‘Boys Don’t Cry’- Rethinking Traditional Parenting Phrases
One pleasant evening, we sat in the garden with some of our childhood friends and talked about the childhood we had compared to the childhood of our children.
How To Stop Helicopter Parenting
I guess everyone knows what’s a helicopter. It’s a big machine that flies high up in the sky and can move in any direction. But have you ever heard of a “helicopter parent”?
4 Types of Parenting Styles and Their Impact on Children’s Development
Parenting is a complex and multifaceted journey, with numerous approaches that can significantly impact a child’s development. In the realm of psychology, there are four commonly recognized parenting styles: authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, and neglectful. Each style has its unique characteristics and effects on children’s behavior, emotional well-being, and overall growth. It is essential for parents…
How to Unspoil a child
In today’s world of instant gratification, it’s easy for children to develop a sense of entitlement and become spoiled. It is important to understand the root cause of spoiling, which can include overindulgence by parents, fear of missing out, and lack of boundaries.
32 Growth Mindset Quotes for Your Kids
We all heard of Michael Jordan. He’s known as one of the greatest basketball players of all time. His success on the court is a testament to the power of a growth mindset. But, did you know that he wasn’t always the amazing athlete we remember him as today?
Fun and Easy Gratitude Activities for Kids
We all want our children to be happy and appreciate the things they have. Gratitude is a powerful emotion that can help children feel more positive and content with their lives. In this article, we’ll explore different gratitude activities for kids that parents can incorporate into their daily routine to help foster appreciation and positivity in our children.
Why Being a “Good Enough Mother” is Good Enough for Your Children
Motherhood is a beautiful and challenging journey that requires a great deal of love, patience, and hard work. However, it is not always easy to navigate, especially with the constant pressure to be a “perfect” mother. The “Good Enough Mother” theory challenges this idea of perfection and offers a more realistic and empowering perspective for mothers everywhere.
Breaking Free from Guilt and Shame in Motherhood – Being good enough
Being a mother is one of the most rewarding experiences a woman can have, but it can also be one of the most challenging. Society has high expectations of mothers, and this can often lead to feelings of guilt and shame when they can’t meet those expectations. In this post, we’ll take a closer look…
Growth Mindset for Kids- Encouraging Efforts
Talent is a gift, but talent without hard work and persistence doesn’t last very long. Carol Dweck, in her book Mindset, goes through a long list of talented people, in sports, arts, business, and more, who wouldn’t have been successful if they hadn’t worked hard.
Children’s Worlds
It is not that difficult to enter a child’s world (after all, we were once children ourselves…), but it requires you to pause, and remember: Empathy! Empathy!
The Importance of the Family Atmosphere
It can be a bit tricky to define the atmosphere. On the one hand, it is easy to sense and to determine if the atmosphere is calm and pleasant or tense and irritating, but on the other hand it can be very difficult to put your finger on what it is exactly that creates the atmosphere