Parenting

Children do better when they feel needed and loved. This feeling is important for our kids and their emotional growth.  When a child feels that their thoughts and feelings matter, that they’re loved, and that they can make some decisions, it helps build their self-esteem.  It also makes it more likely for them to form […]

Luis is my coworker, and he has an 11-year-old son who often hits his younger brother.  Luis and his wife are worried about this behavior and wonder why their son acts this way.  It’s possible that when the younger brother was born, Luis’s older son didn’t get the attention he needed, and that might be

Anna Vakota is, as she says, a lazy mother.  The psychologist and author of several successful books are even proud to be considered “lazy”.  Because she is convinced that her laziness gives her children the opportunity to become more independent. However, this kind of laziness is not caused by lying on the couch all day,

Talking to your child about something you’re worried about can be a positive and exciting experience for both of you. It is useful to think in advance what you want to say.  Also, consider when you want to start the conversation.  Conversations often flow more smoothly while engaged in an activity. For example, if you

Wondering how to enjoy a difficult child?  You can enjoy a difficult child by not being judgmental or partial. Some parents make the mistake of isolating themselves from a difficult child.  But this is not the solution. Ignoring the child won’t yield any positive results.  Every child needs care and love. It might not be

What children are taught changes depending on the circumstances and values ​​of society. Sometimes, however, we are surprised that something we thought was perfectly normal disappears from one generation to the next. Here are 6 examples of things that no child learns anymore, or at least masters like children did back then.  Is this a

If you want to know if your child doesn’t respect you, observe their facial expressions.  Most disrespectful children frown on their faces when they see you or when you are talking to them. I found this out when my daughter turned 6.  She hardly looks cheerful when sees me.  I asked her many times to

Do you want to know how to deal with an arrogant child? Yes, you can deal with an arrogant child by being more confident and consistent.  When my son was 5 years old, he always wanted things to be done the way he wanted them. There is no way I can allow that to happen. 

Are you struggling to deal with an insolent child? Insolent children can be difficult to deal with especially if the child is still very young. I struggled with my son when he started behaving badly.  It was unbearable for me because I was very busy with work during those times. But I later figured out

Mom, I want that, I need it! All my friends have one! Does it sound familiar to you?  As we grow up, we realize that we’re often influenced by advertisements and sales tactics, and we don’t actually need all the stuff we see.  Adults start to appreciate what they already have and question if they