Posts about children explore the wonders and challenges of raising young ones, offering insights and advice for parents. Discover strategies for child development, nurturing family bonds, fun activities to keep them entertained and creating a supportive and loving environment for growth.
Something we usually don’t consider, as parents, is how we will cope with our children as adults… from experiencing challenges of their own to the changing nature of their relationship with us. Of course, we look forward to the day they can independently fend for themselves. Come to find out, worrying over their needs and … Read more
Children who are encouraged and given positive reinforcement for their accomplishments will grow up into encouraging, motivated compassionate adults. According to some experts, a child’s brain isn’t fully developed until he/she is 25, so the more positive influences they encounter including family members, friends, teachers, mentors, colleagues, and supervisors, the stronger and more emotionally balanced … Read more
If you are in a hurry and just want to know if we recommend Positive Parenting Solutions? The short answer is YES! Positive Parenting Solutions is a good solution for parents who struggle with disciplining their children and need to find a better way to communicate with them. To learn more, check out their 60-minute … Read more
As a child, the smell of freshly baked cookies, cooling on the countertop, is something we never forget. It’s locked in our favorite memories. And even today, that same warming smell can instantly transport us back to our childhood. It’s like a fairytale, of our very own, with dens built under the kitchen table from … Read more
Helping your grown child comes with the territory of being a parent. Going above and beyond the call of duty to please them is where the problem lies. Always trying to meet their needs could become harmful to their independence and well-being. A guide on how to stop enabling your grown child could be a useful resource … Read more
For many people, their childhood memories are filled with visits to Grandparents, letters to Santa, and their favorite toys. They can probably describe the smell of Mom’s baking. And pinpoint when the snow fell heavy, blanketing the streets like a magical wonderland. But for others, the darkness of childhood trauma overshadows these beautiful memories. And … Read more
There are few greater commitments in life than having children. Even with a loving partner by your side, the journey from a continuously crying baby to a stamping toddler and inevitably, hormonal teenager, is tough! But when that relationship falls apart and you’re left trying to wade through a stormy separation, the weight of parenthood … Read more
Teaching kids about essential concepts like gratitude is hard. Most parents would agree that teaching kids how to behave in civil society can be a battle of wills or go in one ear and out of the other. So, in today’s post, we’ve got some gratitude quotes for kids to help show them how important … Read more
“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” ~ Source Unknown Although I’d be lying if I said I didn’t picture Jack Nicholson in The Shining every time I hear this phrase. Classic. When I think about hobbies for kids, I remember picking flowers and leaves and collecting stones and other interesting objects … Read more
Wanting to do a kindness challenge, but don’t know where to begin? We can get you started! If there is one very important value that people ought to learn, it’s kindness. Being kind is not just about helping other people. It’s also about helping yourself become a better person—it’s about doing something that can make … Read more