Let children figure things out for themselves. That’s what the experts say. According to a new study from the Journal of Child and Family Studies, toddlers who have greater autonomy to perform tasks on their own showed a type of higher thinking. This may not come as a surprise to most parents, but it is [...]
Do you remember being afraid of the dark? I do. I remember waking up from nightmares, parched and thirsty for water. I remember sitting, frozen, petrified of what might be lurking under the bed. What if there was a monster with sharp teeth? Or a giant, flying insect just waiting to land on me and [...]
In today’s tech-savvy, smart-world parents and children are on-the-go on all forms of wireless communication. From texts to instant messaging, from androids to iphones, keeping in touch is vital. But it’s just as important—if not more—to keep old-fashioned lines of communication open. When young your child’s world is like a pearl in your oyster. There’s [...]
We all want what is best for our children. That ideal world when they need never feel afraid or sad or anxious. Where they never feel threated by bullies or and always feel comfortable stepping into a brand new school. But since that ideal world doesn’t exist, many parents try to shield their children from [...]
