Remember that awkward phase between childhood and "cool teenager"? Yeah, the tween and teenage years are a pressure cooker of hormones, social dynamics, and questionable fashion choices (think neon scrunchies and cargo pants ...
Little White Lies: Why Children Lie and How to Establish Open Communication
If you are a parent who is worried about your child lying a lot or who would like to keep this from happening, take 5 minutes to learn why kids lie and how to stop them before it becomes a habit. Most of the parents at a ...
Happy Middle Child Day to me!
I was fascinated to discover that something like ‘Middle Child Day’ exists! If only I knew that a few years ago, there could have been one more special day to celebrate myself other than my birthday. Middle child day is ...
Empowering Shrey: A Case Study of Bully Resilience
Shrey is a 9-year-old boy who is in the fourth grade. He is a bright and kind child, but he has been struggling to handle bullies at school. The bullies call him names, make fun of him, and sometimes even push him around. Shr ...
Nurturing Emotional Well-being In Children
Emotional well-being is the foundation for healthy and productive lives. It is an essential component of a child’s development, which encompasses physical, cognitive, and social development. It has been demonstrated to have a ...
Puberty Stages: Navigating Parenthood
Parenthood is a journey filled with countless joys, challenges, and transformations. As children grow and develop, parents play a crucial role in guiding them through various stages of life. One of the most significant and s ...
Emotional Awareness Amongst Young Children
Emotional awareness and management are essential skills that help children navigate through life’s ups and downs. As children grow and develop, they encounter many situations that can be emotionally challenging, such as star ...
Let Your Child Commit Mistakes
As parents, we often want to protect our children from harm and spare them from disappointment. We may feel that we know what is best for them and want to steer them in the right direction. However, it’s important to remembe ...
Am I not a good parent? Parental guilt
Parental guilt is a common emotional experience among parents who feel responsible for their children’s happiness, success, and well-being. It can arise from a variety of situations, such as not spending enough time with you ...
Reparenting Before Parenting
Reparenting is a term used to describe the process of re-parenting oneself. It involves taking a look at how we were parented in our childhoods and healing any emotional wounds that we may have carried forward into adulthood ...