Mood swings and puberty—and 4 simple ways to cope
This is the time in our daughters’ lives where their hormones start surging, their bodies are changing with the onset of puberty and their relationships with their friends are becoming more important.
6 simple ways to raise kids to love reading
Here are some ideas to get your family kickstarted on a brand new lease of life when it comes to reading.
5 easy ways to teach children compassion and empathy
Raising children with the ability to empathise is key in creating a kinder, more compassionate and loving world.
Age-appropriate chores: 5 ways to get your kids started
Let’s talk about why children should be doing the family chores from a young age and how to get them started. Make sure you read to the end for our list of age appropriate chores for kids aged two to teens.
My kids didn’t expect this after they failed to do their chores—again
“I knew Jacob needed a consequence for his inaction, but all I could think about were the chores that awaited me, and here I was doing his simple chore on top of it!”
The best energy-boosting foods for kids
Kids rush from classroom to activity to home and back again. So they need high energy-boosting foods to sustain them.
Why good enough parenting is the best parenting
You’ll be surprised why psychologists say good enough parenting actually helps build a secure attachment with your kids, and is actually the best type of parenting.
When your child wants to quit
Psychologist Collett Smart walks us through the strategies to help teach your child to embrace challenges, persevere and grow from mistakes.
How to tell if your child has an eating disorder
Young people suffering from an eating disorder or body image issues can be adept at hiding their insecurities. Here’s how you can help them.
How to celebrate a birthday while in quarantine
Has COVID-19 put a dampener on your (child’s) birthday party plans? There are still ways to celebrate the milestones with a bit of creativity. Who knows? It might even become one of the more memorable ones!
Showing God to children during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis
With church services cancelled, how can parents continue to cultivate the spiritual lives of their children?
Why won’t my child talk to me?
Kids often decide to clam up when they reach a certain age. Here’s what you can do to encourage them to talk to you.