And make their — and your — mornings easier. — The holidays are coming to an end and some schools have already started their school year. Besides getting those new books and other supplies, new school uniforms, and all the accessories that go with school life, parents have a huge challenge. Can you guess what that is? Their children’s back-to-school sleep schedule. After the summer break, it can seem intimidating to…

Here are five simple ways. — To become a well-rounded and self-sufficient adult, it is imperative that we become comfortable with managing stress and taking care of ourselves first. But why should this notion be merely limited to adulthood? In fact, it can be argued that self-care is valued more during childhood and adolescence. …

Take advantage of what the internet can offer us while minimizing the negative impact. — In an increasingly digital world, kids use tech devices for just about everything. From completing schoolwork to watching movies and playing games, an internet connection has become essential. How to keep your child safe online? Now more than ever, when we have to stay home to stay safe, it is…

Causes, Symptoms, Treatment — The teen years are filled with social, emotional, and mental challenges with pressure to fit in with peers while keeping on top of academic performance. Unrealistic expectations both at school and at home can create a sense of inadequacy and disappointment, and lead to the feeling that life is unfair…

16 ways that worked for me as a parent. — As parents, we want our children to reach their best potential. We want them to get the most from their education. This success depends on several factors such as the quality of education provided by the school, the teachers and the resources available. …

Because sometimes children make us better parents. — Parents want to be perfect. I was no exception. As I attempted to be perfect, I learned 12 valuable parenting lessons. I also learned perfection is a myth. The transition from one academic year to the next always makes me wonder — is he on the right track? What will…

Positive parenting approaches to raise healthy eaters by cultivating a healthy mindset about food and eating. — How to raise healthy eaters is one of the hottest topics among parents. During my son’s school days, in my interactions with other parents, the most common complaint was about their children’s eating habits. Every parent wants to raise healthy kids with eating habits to match — and feed the…

Especially the stay-at-home dads and moms. — I’ve been a working mom as well as a stay-at-home mom and this post goes out as a tribute to all parents! I’ve always found it ironic that when you ask a child whose mom or dad is a stay-at-home parent “what does your mom/dad do?”, …

The short answer? Yes. The long answer? Please read on. — As parents, we make every effort to teach our children good hygiene and healthy habits; for example, brushing teeth twice a day, eating vegetables, drinking lots of water, sleeping early, and wearing sunscreen. We also teach children how play nice, and to have good manners, but usually with the subtle…

Gratitude helps a child grow into a happier adult who is appreciative and does not take things for granted. — We live in challenging times — more so when it comes to parenting. Of course, we want the best for our children and in the process, end up overindulging them. This can have long term consequences — and not of the good kind. Sadly, childhood overindulgence leads to a sense…