Somewhere after the long days and months of late-night feedings and diaper changes, and dealing with crying babies, you might experience a new kind of trial. Young children are often afraid of the dark. This fear primarily manifest itself as a kid who doesn’t want to go to sleep. The question then becomes why are kids […]
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What To Do When Your Child Is Struggling In School
Is your child struggling in school? What do you do when your child is failing or getting bad grades in school? When your child does poorly in school, it can feel confusing and frustrating. You just know, “My child is smart but not doing well in school.” If you are wondering what to do and […]
Joon Chore App Helps Motivate Kids To Do Chores
We all have household chores to do and kids should help out too. As a parent, assigning chores and following up on chores can become a chore in and of itself! That is why I am happy to introduce you to the sponsor of this post, Joon, a free chore app. The amazing thing about […]
Making Career Exploration For Kids Fun
Planning a career isn’t high on most children’s priority list. Still, most children dream of an exciting future. As parents we get the chance to plant and nurture the seeds of ambition that can help big childhood dreams blossom into lifelong passions. Career exploration for elementary students shouldn’t be a chore. Use these simple tactics […]
How to Overcome Test Anxiety: Strategies To Help
Have you ever felt your heart race and your palms sweat at the mere thought of an upcoming test? If so, you’re not alone. Test anxiety is a common obstacle that can hinder students from unleashing their full potential. In this article, we will delve into the world of test anxiety and equip you with […]
Is Life Today Easier For Children Than It Was In The Past?
Ever think about how much the world has changed just in the last 50 years? It seems everything is changing in leaps and bounds. The world that our children are growing up in is quite different from the world we grew up in. Sometimes it seems like childhood today compared to the past is easier. […]
Why Positive Discipline Techniques Are So Effective
These days many parents are tuned in to the fact that some forms of discipline are heavy handed. Harsh discipline can actually thwart the development of the child by undermining their confidence and weakening the parent-child connection. However, parents also know that all children can – and do – misbehave from time-to-time. Discipline is an […]