Is your teen able to cope with the burden of school deadlines, packed schedules and activity-laden evenings? Even as adults we are exhausted and sometimes unaware of the toll stress in our lives. By maintaining a regular self-care routine we will have to be ready. So we need to teach our teenagers, as parents, how to incorporate self-care practices into their lives… View Post
Your little girl is all over the place at the age of one, and to keep her busy, toys will be your saving grace. You may be spoilt for choice when you go shopping since there are so many varieties. Here goes a guide to give you ideas on what is ideal for your child at her age.… View Post
Being a parent you like to think that you know everything about your children. To a certain extent you do, you can spot their personality traits, what makes them laugh and cry. However, one area that we don’t necessarily know about is what they are like at school. Their approach to learning, characteristics etc. Whilst parents evenings give you an insight, there is nothing like being there in the thick of things to see first hand.… View Post
Parents have become teachers and we are doing this in the ways that suit our families, for some homes it will look quite structured and for others, it could be much more child-led. One of the challenges has been working out how best our children learn. … View Post
A child’s education begins at home and parents are a child’s first teacher. The important role that a parent plays impacts a child’s education as well as their individual character. Ultimately. Both home and school together shape a child’s education and learning. If a parent wants their child to succeed in education then their encouragement is vital. Below we will provide you with some insight as to your role in your child’s education.… View Post
Inside Out is a family movie that makes kids and adults start thinking deeper about how they feel and respond to certain situations. Throughout this film, there are references to emotions and kids get to enjoy learning more about anger, joy, sadness, and other emotions as they follow the journey of the Inside Out team. … View Post
Now that most schools have closed down for weeks with no end in sight, it’s time to think about how you’ll keep the kids entertained indoors. Social distancing is being enforced, which means you may not be able to enjoy a day at the park or local museum, but you can keep the kids busy at home. These easy suggestions are something any family can do regardless of finances or free time. … View Post
Many parents have to work these days in order to provide for their family. While many parents have opted to have at least one parent work from home as a remote employee, the fact of the matter is, many parents must have two incomes in order to support their family. That’s why it’s so hard to figure out how to juggle family and work, both parents are so busy making a living to support the household that they aren’t quite sure how to pause for quality family time. … View Post
If you have a child that prefers to play computer games rather than go outside, you’re not alone. It’s one of the big challenges that parents face on an almost daily basis in today’s digital world. … View Post
Raising a child can be challenging, but if you look at it from the child’s perspective, it seems even more confusing and daunting, especially for kids in their tween and teenage years. These kids are often overwhelmed with the world and the society and are trying to make sense of everything around them and where they stand in all of it, and some kids, in particular, take it harder than others. … View Post