Contrary to what some parents may think, divorce doesn’t have only negative impacts on children. Children of divorced parents could in cases suffer psychological, academic and behavioral problems, but it could even be that the children benefit from the reduction of conflict inside the home. So if you are undergoing a divorce, how can you make this ...
Some of your best memories are likely to be those of holidays and vacations that you take as a family. A beautiful locale to enjoy and discover with no everyday work and stresses to contend with; meals and other things taken care of – these are all the constituents of great vacations with kids. But ...
There are so many reasons for adopting a child: personal reasons for your own growth and fulfillment, as well as social reasons where you make a difference to society as a whole in your own small way. We look at all the various reasons why adopting can make sense for you on a personal level and ...
Whether you decide to home school your child or want to give your child a head start in school, there are many things that you as a parent can do, for teaching your child to read. Even if your child is going to school, it is probably the things that you yourself do as a parent ...
It isn’t for nothing that they call them the ‘Terrible Twos’ – toddlers up to the age of three and even more can be difficult, destructive, unreasonable, unmanageable, exasperating, exhausting… one can go on! So how do you make your toddler better behaved in his own interest as well as your own peace of mind? Here ...
For every child, birthdays and holidays like Christmas and Hanukkah are the happiest days not only because of the festive atmosphere, but also because of the gifts they'll be receiving from loved ones and friends, and of course, from any of the myriad versions of Santa Claus all over the world. When we say "every ...
With the arrival of a baby, there is bound to be major adjustments and alignments in the lifestyle of new parents; which may involve their attitudes, values and roles. Though addition of child to the family is a happy welcome, there are many challenges for the parents, especially if it is the first baby. The reality ...
Children are the worst affected when the parents go through divorce, more so if the divorce is dirty and rough. Children are emotionally attached to both the parents; hence it is very difficult for them to choose the right side. They are scared that they may lose contact of one parent permanently. The least parents can do is ...
It is natural for the teenagers to break away from their parents, for the sake of creating an identity of their own. This is also important in helping them to become, well adjusted, emotionally independent adults. This emotional breakup is hard on the parents, especially on those who still consider the teens to be children who need ...
Positive parenting helps the children become successful individuals in their lives by promoting, development of intellectual curiosity, motivation to learn, and thirst for achievement. Good parenting deters children from anti-social behavior, delinquency, substance abuse and addictions. Children who are brought up by parents, who are well versed in parenting skills, seldom develop anxiety, depression, eating disorders and ...