Effective time management tips for parents
Time management is essential for parents! No matter how full your schedule gets as you juggle packing lunch, helping with homework, getting dinner ready, and making sure everyone gets to bed on time, you will save yourself a lot of stress if you know how to wisely manage your time. Let’s explore a few time […]
How to discuss boundaries with kids
Part of helping kids to be the best they can sometimes involve pointing out things they can do in a different way. Your kids might not always be happy to receive this information but it’s an important lesson to learn from an early age. Setting boundaries for your kids is essential for building strong relationships […]
What to do if you don’t like your child’s friend
As a parent, your feelings about your child’s friends are likely coming from a gut instinct that they may not be a good influence on your child in some way. But the best thing you can do is to help your child navigate their friendship, rather than trying to control who they connect with. You […]
Top tips for parenting in the digital age
In today’s modern world where children are literally “growing up digital”, it’s essential to help them learn safe and healthy concepts of digital use. Here are six key tips to help you parent in the digital age: How to parent in the digital age Talk to your child about healthy tech use Firstly, you want […]
The importance of communicating with your child’s teacher
There’s a lot of evidence that shows positive communication between parents and teachers helps to improve the academic performance and confidence of children. You don’t need to wait for parent-teacher meetings to start communicating with your child’s teacher. You can reach out right at the beginning of the school year to start building a solid […]
The effects of technology on children
From social media to video games, increasingly more technological offerings are fighting for your kids’ attention these days. The growing presence and accessibility of technology in children’s lives, from their very first year through their teenage years, is a double-edged sword. How technologies are applied and how children are exposed to and use them can […]
Why you shouldn’t try to be a perfect parent
Parenting is a highly demanding job that can seem overwhelming at times, considering the level of responsibility involved. The pressure on today’s parents to do and be everything for their kids is also a real problem. From judgmental parenting books to the shaming that goes on in online forums and social media, it’s no wonder […]
What are executive functions and why are they important?
Our brains perform several tasks that are necessary to think and act. During early childhood, it is important develop some of these tasks. Some of the most important ones help us learn new information, keep new information in our minds, and use it to solve problems of everyday life. These tasks are performed by the […]
The importance of independent play for kids
Playtime holds great importance for kids’ development. Especially independent play is essential for kids to explore and learn more about themselves. Independent play is a time where kids play in a safe area alone for a certain period of time. Let’s look at some of the most valuable reasons why kids should play alone regularly. […]
What are night terrors and what to do if your child gets them
Night terrors in kids, also known as sleep terrors, are sometimes mistaken for nightmares. Both of these occurrences cause distress and disrupt sleep, but they are quite different. And although night terrors are less common than nightmares, they are not unusual – especially among young kids. But what exactly are night terrors? Let’s take a […]