Parenting

Youngsters on occasion do issues that others don’t like. Every now and then, they ruin issues or even harm others. It’s essential to lend a hand them perceive what took place, however folks must by no means power them to mention, “I’m sorry”. I feel the speculation of claiming “sorry” is distorted as a result of social “expectancies” that if …

  It’s hard to believe, but we know many of you are already thinking about that big transition from the cozy preschool world into the “big kid” realm of elementary school. It can be a lot to digest for a parent, but we have you covered with some great tips from Brooklyn mom, Alethea Cheng Fitzpatrick. We’ve been talking about the …

Dear Sahaj: I’m in my mid-forties and have a tween daughter. I recently divorced after 20 years of marriage to a white man – who my family did not approve of. My father unfortunately passed away and my mother has been living with my brother or sister for a few years. She didn’t want to live with me because of …

As a parent, you know that your child must eat vegetables in order to boost immunity, prevent obesity, and establish good dietary habits for adulthood.  Getting toddlers to eat vegetables is not easy, but with a little persistence your toddler could start loving vegetables! (wecll at least a few) If your toddler won’t eat veggies, you aren’t alone.  Picky eating …

As if childbirth weren’t enough to give you pains in places you didn’t even know could hurt, raising kids takes its own physical toll. Common actions: Craning your neck over a breastfeeding baby to check for swallows,Schlepping around babies in your arms, jutting a hip out to distribute the weight are all part and parcel of parenting. Moving your baby …

January 21 (great date: 21-Jan-21) is International Hugging Day. It also falls during Walk Your Dog Month, which makes it even greater. But this year, with COVID-19 still running wild, let’s make sure it’s a happy day! Research has found hugging the most effective anti-depressant. Many experts have written about hugs and their ability to change our chemistry. Touch in …

As parents, it’s natural for us to want to keep our children from feeling what we perceive as negative emotions. We want to keep them from suffering. But as hard as it is to admit, by doing so, we often do more harm than good. Most people grow up thinking that our purpose in life is to avoid suffering. But …

As we all know, the COVID-19 pandemic has affected almost every part of our daily life. Work, school and social engagements were adjusted to follow the restrictions. But the most troubling change is the huge increase in domestic violence all around the world. Domestic violence has been damaging our society in more ways than COVID-19 ever will. But no one …

Shopping was a different experience in the past year. The changes the COVID-19 pandemic caused were good for some, because it was an opportunity to save money. But for others, it increased the shopping costs and left them spending more than ever before. It’s important to understand that we shop to gain a feeling. Even when we buy food, we …

Relationship problems are a natural part of life, and usually stems from either or both parties’ insecurity. Many people think that if they understand the source of a conflict, they will find a solution more easily. Sometimes, asking “Why?” helps, but often, it can cause more harm than good. Why? Because “Seek and you shall find”. When someone asks us …