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5 Modern Things That Hamper A Child’s Proper Development

5 Modern Items That Hamper A Baby’s Proper Development Allowing babies to develop without artificial props are best for their growth

November 30, 2020November 30, 2020 Cheryl

Modern life is filled with many conveniences and we mistakenly assume that they must be good for us. But that is usually not the case. There are numerous things we believe are good for our [Read More]

Rejection-Proof Your Child For Survival and Success Bouncing back from rejection is a vital skill all parents should gift their children

October 21, 2020October 21, 2020 Cheryl

Raising kids to be rejection-proof is critical for their mental health and happiness. And it is a teachable attribute that should be instilled when they are young. Life can never be one smooth sailing trip [Read More]

Free Play the Key to Developing Fluid Intelligence in Kids Fluid intelligence is what will help your child succeed amidst uncertainties and challenges

June 21, 2020June 21, 2020 Cheryl

As parents we want our kids to be happy and successful and we try our best. Unfortunately, best in parental lexicon means scheduling and controlling every aspect of their lives leaving very little time for [Read More]

Teaching Kids Self-Efficacy During Tough Times

Instilling Self-Efficacy In Kids During Tough Times Nurture in your children the belief that they can overcome and deal with challenges

April 9, 2020 Cheryl

These are tough times we are going through. Coronavirus has changed the landscape of our world. For our kids, this period may remain etched in their memories and shape how they deal with any future [Read More]

An Obedient Child Does Not Mean a Socialized Child True socialization entails respect - for oneself and others

March 7, 2020November 8, 2020 Cheryl

I was raised to be an obedient child but was never socialized about the ways of the world. I was programmed to have blind faith in my parents, adults, and church. And as long as [Read More]

Every Child Needs A ‘Positivity Whisperer’ When Growing Up Positive encouragement is critical for a child's mental well-being and success

February 7, 2020 Cheryl

In the movie The Horse Whisperer,‘ the main star Robert Robert plays a horse trainer who gently heals a traumatized horse and its little owner. He uses gentle vocal commands and calm body language to [Read More]

Self-Doubt – Avoid This Toxic Parenting Legacy Self-Doubt limits our potential and destroys our mental health

January 10, 2020November 8, 2020 Cheryl

As parents, we hope our child will be confident and successful. However, even the most well-meaning parents inadvertently and unwittingly instill the self-defeating mindset of self-doubt onto their child/children. This toxic legacy is a big block [Read More]

How Parents Can Prepare Their Child For Preschool Getting your child ready for preschool is vital for learning outcomes

November 25, 2019November 25, 2019 Ayesha Hoda

Preschool is an important step in your child’s life. It is your child’s first foray into the world alone. And this nonetheless shapes his/her view of the external environment for life. Preparing for this transition [Read More]

Prince Harry Is Not A Good Advocate For Mental Health Prince Harry needs to be aware how his behavior influences sufferers of mental illness

October 27, 2019November 8, 2020 Cheryl

Prince Harry has become an uninspiring advocate for mental health. With his resources and family support, he could have been a great role model for those grappling with depression and mental illness. I was really [Read More]

5 Ways To Build Positive Sibling Relationships Parents can do a lot to nurture positive sibling bonds

July 17, 2019July 18, 2019 Ryan Howard

Having a sibling can be a wonderful thing. In childhood, it can mean having someone to play with. In adulthood, it can be one of the few relationships that can truly last a lifetime. As [Read More]

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