Parenting

If the thought of keeping your children entertained and engaged during the long school holiday feel like a burden to you, take comfort that you are not alone. A lot of parents feel the same way but there are always some creative ways to handle this.

Firstly, remember that holiday is a time of respite for the kids. To take a break from the school and homework. A time to relax, play and engage in enriching activities that they can’t do during school days. It is also a time for the family to spend more time together. Continue

Parents often ask, “What is the best age to start toilet training?” Toilet training is a skill that is taught and mastered at different times by different children. There is no “best age” for all children to begin toilet training.
 
Some children are ready to begin toilet training at 18 months. Other children are not ready until 2 years
of age or older. (The average age is about 2 years for girls and 2½ years for boys.) Some things that
might slow down a child’s readiness for toilet training are: childhood illnesses, family crisis, language delays, a new baby in the family, or fear of the toilet. Continue

Parents are your kids stressful? Do they leave messes, fight with each other, or sass you? Try these 3 parenting solutions when your kids tempt you to explode. Continue

Are you a parent who can’t show love? Perhaps you grew up in a straight-laced family without affection. Keep reading and find out how to loosen up, build character, and spread love to your family too.

“In family life, love is the oil that eases friction, the cement that binds closer together, and the music that brings harmony.” – Eva Burrows Continue

As parents, we try to instill in our children our values. For many of us, a generous spirit is central to those values. Generous people not only contribute much to the world, but are themselves rewarded in terms of the loyalty, respect and the friendship of others. Research has even shown a link between altruism and physical and emotional health. Generosity is a win-win proposition. Here are some explicit ways to foster generosity in a child:

1. For the youngest children, teach them early the value of sharing. Emphasize how it brings joy to others, and praise their efforts. Sharing is the basis of generosity. Continue

Selfishness, like a small mirror, only sees the self. How can you help your child go beyond the mirror and see others? Parents of kids with great character know how. They ask 2 important questions. The questions boost moral reasoning. Before I tell you what they are, think back to a time when your child was selfish. Continue

Parenting and stress go hand in hand when kids are busy. If you’re a tired parent, don’t let stress weigh you down like a bag of hammers. Look inside for our 3 solutions for dropping the hammers and enjoying your life.

First Stress Problem for Parents
Let’s say you have 3 kids. Each child has an after school fall, winter, and spring activity. That’s 9 after school activities a year. You’re the driver. How do you buy the groceries, do the laundry, start the dinner, monitor homework, and get the kids to bed? Do you have a stress headache? Do you have the energy you need to do it all? Is this what being a good parent is all about? Continue