In this age of technology, parenting is a bit different than when we didn't have iPads, smartphones or the internet. Children played outside, did crafts and played card games, for example, to entertain themselves. Today we raise children in a very different way than 20 years ago, but maybe it's time to go back to…
Raising children is not easy. If you want your children to grow up to be mentally strong adults, this is quite a challenge; it is a requirement that parents also remain strong. This is especially difficult when you see your child struggling, having to face their own fears or learn that they are responsible for…
It is becoming increasingly common for children or teenagers to not feel good about themselves, to have angry outbursts or to be depressed. Children who are easily irritated are often exhausted and overstimulated. A constant state of arousal and readiness affects memory and the ability to make connections.
At some point, you may even be…
Do you also need peace, a tidy house and perhaps a good book when you are exhausted and stressed? Then playing with your toddler is probably not an activity that allows you, as an introverted mother, to recharge your batteries...
Introverted parents can also be super social and involved with their children, but at the…
Whether you have children, want children or are just curious. The tips below will give you more insight into how to raise a happy and healthy child.
1. Give them plenty of time to just play.
A child's biggest responsibility should be to play. Of course, children will have homework, have after-school activities and play…
Young children are very aware of the attention they receive from their parents. Not surprising, because they need their parents' attention to survive. But not only that, they also need this attention for their social and emotional development. Unfortunately, children receive less and less of their parents' undivided attention; this attention is divided between the…
Based on his research and bestselling psychology books, Dr. Tim Elmore discovers 7 big mistakes parents often make when it comes to raising their children. These mistakes can reduce children's self-confidence at an early age and also reduce their chances of having a successful career as an adult.
Below you will find the 7 parenting…
Growing up, I often tried to make myself as small, quiet, and invisible as possible. I hate drawing attention to myself and will do almost anything to avoid being in the spotlight. I have been doing this since I was little, but now that I am getting older I have to deal with the consequences. …
The research is clear, children need to play outside. Children who play outside have higher concentration, fidget less, are better focused and more pragmatic compared to children who have not played outside.
Children do better at school when playing outside is a regular part of their day. Research shows that children who play outside for…
Researchers have found that toys that contribute to healthy development in children are the opposite of trendy and expensive toys. The American Association of Pediatricians (AAP) released a report on the best toys for child development.
They claim that the best toys go back to basics, while the shelves are full of flickering lights, sounds…