Parenthood for the most part is one of the most rewarding paths that you can tread, however it can cause stress and over time especially with financial concerns worsen if left unchecked. One in three Americans recently polled admitted to suffering with high levels of stress, so you do have roughly a one in three chance that you are too ' even if you did not realise! The recent financial climate will not be helping many to avoid this most...more
Play kitchens are a common fixture in preschools and early education centers for good reason. The combination of imagination play and social play makes them particularly useful in helping a child's cognitive development. There are several types of play kitchen sets out there, in a variety of price ranges. One of the best, in terms of quality and economics, is the Kidkraft play kitchen. Available in a number of styles (including vintage, a la the...more
Most children have lost the respect and the admiration they once had for their parents and they are not entirely to blame for this. Parents have failed in their responsibilities and their role in the upbringing of their children. Like in the case of disciplining their children, they have left this to fate. I am one person who believes that when you spare the rod you spoil the child, but for this to be administered correctly there is need to have parenting skills. Good parenting involves include not argue or fight with your partner in the full glare of your children. Also do not confront your partner in the presence of children, relatives or any other person. Wait until when you are only the two of you and talk about what is bothering you. This will make the children respect you both. Regardless of how busy you are; good parenting is making time for your children. Have heart to heart talks with them. Create an atmosphere where your children feel free to consult from you anything that involves their personal life. The internet has get information on good parenting skills so make use of it. Attend your children’s school events instead of sending your driver or house...more
From baby to toddler to preschool and beyond, a child imitates and practises real life situations. Play is how children learn. They learn about the world around them. They process cause and effect. In problem solving they explore how they can manipulate variables to create different solutions. Children use all senses: taste, hearing, seeing,...more
Many parents are not only themselves opting to take classes online but are also starting to sign their children up for study courses that they can participate in online. A major reason for this is that parents are taking more and more control over their children’s education. Distance learning courses allow them to find courses...more
New parents are often warned that the ages one to three are, perhaps, the busiest time for child rearing, as it is during this phase that the child learns to walk, talk, and do things all by himself or herself. For the experienced, parenting toddlers is the most critical stage as they tend to absorb every bit of information around them and are the best imitators. As parents, we have to be careful about what we say or do in front of our children.Parenting Tip: Toddler Rearing 101Children's minds are like sponges; they absorb everything they see, hear, smell, taste, feel, without knowledge of good and bad. It is during the toddlers activity stage that their brains are totally without filters, making the expression 'Monkey see, monkey do' very appropriate. Good parenting skills, therefore, means being extra mindful of our own actions as adults and leaving very little room for lapses in our behavior and habits.Of course, we can't always control what our children are exposed to. It would be an ill decision to keep our toddlers locked in a specific environment just because we want them to grow up 'perfect'. We have to let our children grow -- and part of this growth means being...more
More and more couples turn to a fertility clinic to achieve his dream of becoming parents. Currently, numerous studies show that rates of infertile couples around 20%, a relatively large when compared to past figures. The problems that can cause a...more
Popular television commercials involving 2 or 3 year olds would often project toddlers as the most inquisitive, boisterous, and tantrum-sensitive of all children -- and this is true. While the toddler stage can be the most adorable, as this is the...more
Why is healthy parent teacher communication important? Well, parents and teachers have a common goal the childs success. It is surprising how this simple fact is often overlooked in parent communication with teachers. Since the childs education and...more
Teachers at local PTA meetings invariably stress the need for increasing parent involvement, but this concept goes beyond mere education. Involved parenting requires that we take our children more seriously - that we fully understand the magnitude of...more
It is not sufficient for parents to involve themselves in extra-curricular activities at their child's school. Effective child management requires that they play a significant role in the education process, as well.There are sound parenting...more
I want to share some advice with parents who want to help their kids get a bigger kick out of school. Im primarily talking about parents with children in elementary school in other words, children who are in their most impressionable years. However,...more