There is not an investment wiser than spending quality time with family. The word “family” is a collective term. In other words, it is not just a couple of individuals living together under the same roof, but a group of people who are connected and share good as well as bad times. A few of the benefits of spending time with family are that nobody knows you like your family and … [Read more...] about 10 Benefits of Spending Time With Family
Parenting
Effective parenting tips for toddlers to teens. Information to help you develop good parenting skills. Best parenting tips from a variety of experts on topics such as single parenting tips, attachment parenting, parenting styles, and discipline.
Self Acceptance Activities For Kids To Help Them Thrive
There is no question that self-esteem and self-acceptance are critical to an individual's happiness. As a mother, I want my kids to strive to always deliver their very best but at the same time, I want them to be able to accept their limitations and feel good about themselves. According to Lorrie Shepard, self-acceptance is "an individual's satisfaction or happiness with … [Read more...] about Self Acceptance Activities For Kids To Help Them Thrive
Understanding What Motivates Your Child To Learn
Are you wondering, "What motivates a child to learn?" One of the most important aspects of nurturing a life-long learner is extending learning beyond the classroom. There is no question that the skills students learn in school are important for both academic and social growth. But, learning goes beyond the classroom as well and children must be open to the larger world of ideas … [Read more...] about Understanding What Motivates Your Child To Learn
Encouraging Independence In Toddlers
According to Psychology Today, one of a parent's biggest responsibilities is to teach your child independence. While your child will not fully be independent until they reach adulthood, it is important to ensure your child learns how to do things on their own as they develop. This should be an easy process if you support it, because toddlers love learning new skills and enjoy … [Read more...] about Encouraging Independence In Toddlers
What It Means to be Family Oriented
Family first seems to be a motto for many, but do they really mean it? What does it mean to put your family first and be family oriented? We all want more time with our families and we want to be there for the special moments as well as the family night dinners, but work and other life commitments can make that a challenge sometimes. Why is being family oriented important … [Read more...] about What It Means to be Family Oriented
The Pros And Cons of Preschool
Recent reports have emerged that preschool may not be as important to academic achievement as once was thought. These same studies report that the children who benefit from preschool the most are those from affluent families; these being the families that can afford the top, private preschools. Does this mean that generations of children went to school sooner than necessary? … [Read more...] about The Pros And Cons of Preschool
Tired of Being the Maid? Try A Family Cleaning Schedule
Ever feel more like a maid than a parent? To change your family’s attitude toward cleaning and give yourself a break, try implementing a family cleaning schedule. It is time to get everyone to do their fair share. Additionally, I share 6 useful tips for raising a tidy family. You go from room to room, cleaning up after your kids and making the house look nice, and by … [Read more...] about Tired of Being the Maid? Try A Family Cleaning Schedule