It’s no secret how the Coronavirus pandemic has caused a global panic for people of all ages. And if you have kids in the family, it’s only natural for you to worry. As parents, you probably find yourself almost glued to the TV to get real-time news updates. You could be panicking and rummaging through
Do you remember the last time you went on vacation with your family? Or the last time you traveled and spent quality time with them? Busy schedules can take so much from our lives but at the end of the day, it’s important that parents look at the things that matter the most. It may
When it comes to activities that children love and those that they find little to no interest in, figuring out what motivates your child takes time and patience. It involves getting to know your child, learning what his or her interests are, and what they would be willing to do to achieve something they want.
After spending an entire day at school, holding nothing else but paper, books and pencils, there’s one thing kids look forward to - home! As soon as the bell rings, children rush to leave the four walls of their classroom to finally end a day of academics and have some fun playtime at home only
Social and emotional learning involves recognizing one's emotions and gaining control over them. This essentially refers to emotional intelligence which enables a person to navigate social situations with ease, and use empathy to reduce conflict in order to maintain healthy relationships with others. Although schools teach the basics of recognizing emotions of others through facial
We all know that kids don’t come with owner’s manuals. Luckily, kids are also very resilient. As long as you love them and manage to keep them healthy, chances are they’ll grow up just fine. Still, we all want to be the best parents possible. So with that in mind, here are a few of
Explaining concepts and presenting lessons might not be the easiest part of teaching, but keeping kids engaged in a lesson? Now that’s even more challenging.. Teachers may already have the resources and the best curriculum to get kids to learn in the most effective way possible, but keeping kids engaged in a lesson can be
Kids are constantly seeking attention, especially from their parents. It’s important to teach them that some ways of gaining that attention from adults are better than others. Positive reinforcement is a powerful tool that can help children form good behavior habits, while minimizing negative outbursts that garner negative attention. Using positive reinforcement can help children
Are you worried that your child isn’t making many friends? Could it be that he is shy or introverted? You may think these two terms are interchangeable , but don’t confuse shyness with introversion. Introversion is a personality trait, whereas shyness is rooted in anxiety during social encounters with unfamiliar people. Introverted kids can be
With the growing number of distractions surrounding us and the ever-busy world that we live in, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to make time for the things that truly matter - one of them being quality time with our kids. Being a parent is definitely not a walk in the park. There are so many roles
