Developing an emotional attachment (bonding) with your child is critical to their development as it directly and significantly impacts their sense of self-worth and security. This connection will shape the way your child perceives him or herself and relates to others throughout life. Clearly, creating a deep, strong bond with your child is one of [...]
Your presence in the daily life of your child is irreplaceable. Children understand that they are loved when they feel like they are important to you and they don't have to compete for your attention. Setting aside time every day for direct interaction with your child is one of the best ways to make them feel [...]
Most people feel nostalgic when they think of family dinners. Smiles will light up their faces as cherished memories are remembered. In the past, sitting down to dinner was a practice that went without mentioning; families would eat their evening meals together every day. However, with the frantic pace of modern life, this ritual is [...]
Children have several stages they go through as part of their developmental journey. For parents, major milestones are a source of both anticipation and anxiety. It helps when you are prepared for them. You can get yourself ready by learning from older parents, especially those with more than one child, since they have the [...]
You may feel a bit overwhelmed by all of the information that's out there about the best things to do during the first three years of your child’s life. We're here to say, take a breath and relax. It’s more important to know what to do with the information you have rather than simply amass [...]
Everyone looks forward to summer. You get a more relaxed schedule and lots of time to explore all the places you’ve wanted to visit and do all the things you’ve wanted to do since last summer! Although this is an exciting time, handling young energy can be challenging. And you don’t want to keep hearing [...]
As Heike Freire says “Be connected to nature should be a childhood fundamental right in our societies” We are sure that you won’t be surprised if we tell you that most children spend a big portion of their free time behind a tv. screen, in closed places or using electronic devices. This causes them to [...]
When children are born, they can pretty much be compared to blank books, having no experience or preconceived judgments about any aspect of life. As such, it is our responsibility as parents to ensure that they get the right foundations as early as possible. One way of doing this is by ensuring that they [...]
It's been repeated to the point of cliche but still rings true: Children grow up so fast. One minute they're in the crib, the next they're crawling and before you know it they're ready for preschool. It can be a challenge when the latter milestone arrives, because it's the first time many parents relinquish any [...]
Most parents are willing to go to great lengths to ensure their children grow up happy, healthy and smart. However, many of them don't know what is actually needed to ensure a child's holistic development. This post explains what you should know and what you can do today to help your child become a [...]
