Being a child doesn’t always equate to living life stress-free, happy, and carefree. Even if they don’t worry about having to pay bills, young kids also have their fair share of worries and stress. This is where emotional support comes in. Coping with negative and difficult emotions such as anxiety, loneliness, and fear can be […]
How to Keep Your Family Protected from Infectious Diseases
If you’ve been following the news for the past few weeks, you might have started feeling anxious and apprehensive about the way the Coronavirus outbreak has been affecting the lives of thousands of people across the globe. It is downright alarming. And if you have a family with kids, you don’t only have yourself to […]
Sleep Training your Toddler: 5 Tips for Every Parent
Sleep is an indispensable part of a child’s healthy growth and development. Research has shown that adequate sleep is closely linked to good physical health. It is also associated with better behavior, improved attention and concentration, and good emotional and mental wellbeing. While the importance of sleep in toddlers cannot be discounted, it isn’t always […]
Importance of Reading Bedtime Stories to your Child
Whoever said reading is old-fashioned must have failed to experience what it feels like to escape reality by getting lost in the pages of a book. Indeed, the habit of reading never gets old. And this is why it’s something that parents should impress on their little ones early on even by simply reading bedtime […]
How To Deal With Child Separation Anxiety At Drop-Off
It’s a moment no parent looks forward to: the first day of preschool… the crying at drop off… the bawling… the trembling lips… the look of fear and anxiety as a result of separation. And then there’s your kid to think about, Mom and Dad. But child separation anxiety isn’t just a punchline to a […]
6 Mistakes New Parents Should Avoid Making
Parenthood is an entirely new phase in life. Nothing can prepare us for parenthood better than hands-on experience as we go through it, as experience is the best teacher. Unfortunately, there’s no manual or cookie-cutter formula for how to be the best new parents. Every parent you encounter has an opinion to share. But when […]
How to Discipline a Child: 6 Tips for Every Parent
Discipline has to be the most challenging part of parenting. But raising a child can also be the most rewarding thing when done right. Discipline is essential for your child’s character development. As children grow up, new habits start to develop and it’s our responsibility as parents to steer our child’s behavior in the right […]
7 Effective Tips on How To Limit Screen Time For Kids
Between television, tablets, computers, video games, and smartphones, kids are constantly surrounded by electronic devices. But according to guidelines provided by the World Health Organization, children need to spend less time in front of screens and more time engaged in active play in order to grow up healthy. That’s all well and good, but with […]
Benefits of Aerobic Exercise for Kids
Obesity is becoming a major problem for kids nowadays; parents and pediatricians alike are all getting worried. We hear parents complaining about how their children prefer to eat fast food and spend the day watching TV or playing video games. Parents should make sure that their children engage in physical activities as much as they […]
7 Great and Fun Science Activities for Preschoolers
When we think of science, we always think about complicated experiments that are beyond the grasps of toddlers and preschoolers. However, there are many simple and fun science activities your preschoolers can try. We all know that preschool age is a time when children are more open-minded and inquisitive – two characteristics perfect for budding […]
