Children with high self esteem will be very independent, responsible, confident, able to express themselves emotionally and be able to take failure as a learning experience. Parents can help their children to develop their interests and hobbies and teach them how to face challenge in their lives will help to build the self esteem […]
A recent survey by the Lucille Packard Foundation for Children’s Health found that for parents, the most concerning aspect of their children’s lives is emotional well being. As a parent myself, this is not shocking, but it does make me want to hear more.
The Secret of Emotional Well Being: High Self Esteem
It is very challenging to be parents. You will go through a lot of joy and sorrow in the process. The adorable children may sometimes be very demanding to test our boundaries. You may get emotionally frustrated at their behaviour or character. The good news is that it is very normal […]
It turns out you may be to blame for your kids’ math anxiety issues. According to the 2001 report, What Are the Relationships Between Math Anxiety and Educational Levels In Parents and Math Achievement In Their Children? by LeAnn Dahmer of Tennessee State University, parental math anxiety is a contributing factor in their children’s lower […]
The most common method by which online predators reach children over the Internet is through chat rooms, instant messages and email. There are many children who go into chat rooms looking for a friend or someone who understands them. Consequently, most children who frequent chat rooms are at serious risk of encountering an […]
Kids remain indoors for long periods of time during rainy days. The fact that we cannot, as usual, step outside to play could and usually does make them feel bored. However, you can help by suggesting some useful activities indoor.
Indoor activities for babies up to three months:
In order to be capable of raising children, who are set to take on life’s challenges and perceive disappointment as simply a springboard rather than an obstacle, it is our duty as parents to inculcate in them the principles of self-support, self-determination, self-assurance, and self-respect.
Children, who are self-determined, are capable of cogitating […]
In the same manner that adults have regular eye exams, children should have their eyes regularly examined as well. As a rule of thumb, eye examination is a must every two years and if possible every year. For those who have a family history of eye diseases or are taking certain medications that can have […]
When a baby is born, the parents look it over, making sure all ten fingers and toes are in their place. Finding comfort and breathing a sigh of relief, the parents know that their new baby is “healthy”. A few months down the road, when the colic doesn’t subside or when the baby […]
If you want to save your child a lot of pain and suffering as they grow up, there’s one habit they must learn. This habit will help them avoid financial problems, many relational problems, and a large number of health problems. But it will do a lot more than help them avoid problems. It will […]
All parents deal with the difficult struggle of keeping their kids safe. You have to find a perfect balance between keeping them safe and letting them find out about the world. You don’t want them to be over-sheltered, but you also don’t want them to be in danger. It’s very hard to find the right […]
If your child’s success in life is important to you, there’s one thing you must do while they’re young. Regardless of whether they work in business, ministry, the home, in government, in a school, or anywhere else, doing this one thing for them will pay off big.
Back in 1883, Wilbur Crafts, a well-known author, pastor, […]
Most games of the War Family call on the players to keep their eyes open and their brains sharp, but they don’t require great skill in the play of the cards. The skillful players usually win, but even the youngest player has a very good chance.
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Reading stories to children helps them acquire essential language skills and introduces them to the many intricacies and complexities of the language. Choosing age-appropriate books to read to children is of great importance as it helps them identify with the story as well as the characters and encourages them to actively participate in the reading […]
When my son and daughter were six and four, respectively, they got into an argument that escalated to my daughter socking my son. Marshall, being the boy that he is, gladly retaliated and hit her back. Kristen was shocked.
She came crying to my wife, but her cry wasn’t one of hurt. It was a cry […]
Making your home child safe requires much more than placing a few outlet covers or cabinet locks. Child safety is an ongoing issue and the only way to ensure your child’s health and well being is to adopt a safety culture in your home.
The point of a safety culture is not “safety over everything […]
As a parent, consistency is key to raising children. If you are continually changing your standards or your expectations, your child will become confused and uncertain of what he or she is and is not supposed to be doing.
Take discipline, for example. In order to help your child understand that doing something is […]
Getting parenting help should not be an embarrassment but the reality is, many people, particularly young parents resist the temptation to ask for help.
Why this is so is a mystery because of the dangers of trying to deal with the pressures of parenting alone. These pressures are real and can build to dangerous levels so […]
Here are some frequently asked questions about how parents may foster the love of reading in their children.
1. Are children who try to learn two languages during the preschool years handicapped in learning to read?
Dora the Explorer is the Hispanic title character in an animated cartoon for children. Dora made her premiere in 1999 on Nickelodeon, and by the year 2000 her show had become a network staple. In 2005, she became the first Hispanic character balloon to grace the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Dora is a cheerful, […]