If you are the kind of parent who hugs their children a little bit too much, don’t stop- your children will thank you for this. Namely, a recent research has found that this particular type of physical affection is more beneficial than you may think. When we hug our children, […]
Did you know that more than one million children from 5000 schools in Thailand gathered in the Phra Shammakaya Temple to meditate for world peace? This was a part of the project called V-Star Change the World which takes place every year. The children are brought to a Buddhist temple […]
Did you know that when children are acting out and screaming, they are usually behaving like that because they do not know a better way to release their emotions? The child yells and cannot stay calm because he/she is battling with an array of complex feelings which are completely new […]
What are your thoughts about gardening as a school subject? Do you do gardening yourself or are you accustomed to buying your fruits and veggies rather than growing your own? If you are a parent or caretaker, what is your opinion on teaching children how to grow their own food […]
Even though we constantly hear that we should try and do our best to focus on the good and positive things in life, we cannot but overlook the negative things that are happening in the world. Children no longer play outside but are stuck in front of screens and relationships […]
Unfortunately, modern-day relationships tend to last for a couple of years and a lot of them are not based on genuine values like love and respect. But, there are a couple of love stories which have survived the test of time and left a significant mark and will always inspire […]
A survey done with more than 7,000 mothers from the U.S. showed that most of them rated their stress as 8.5 out of 10. A study also showed that almost 50 percent of mothers experienced a lot of stress, not because of their children, but because of their spouses. Why […]
At a young age, most of our time is spend on trying to figure out how the world works and things may seem exciting and new, but sometimes also intimidating. Parents and family are there to give us clues about how to react to our surroundings and they are without […]
While growing up, did you ever consider your parents to be overly strict or maybe you are a parent yourself who is very strict? According to studies, it appears that strict parenting approaches may not be as negative as thought and that strict parenting may make children better and more […]
According to newest research, children should share a bed with their mommies until they are four. Namely, it is believed that sleeping with your child is crucial in helping the child get better rest and lower stress. As seen on Inquisitr, Dr. Nils Bergman from the University of Cape Town, […]