It is almost impossible to find a parent with two or more children who could honestly say their kids get along perfectly. Ideally, siblings should be best friends. In reality, they will probably fight over a toy and make each other cry. Sibling rivalry is typical, however. For a number of reasons, this is quite natural. Older kids usually get jealous when the new baby arrives, kids’ different temperaments make things complicated, and their different needs make them behave worse than they ... View the Post

                  Parents who say teenagers should come with a manual are not wrong at all. Knowing how to communicate with your teen is tricky at times. They are going through a number of changes during this breaking point of their lives, and sometimes they act completely different from the child you were raising. When that happens – don’t worry, it’s not because you did something wrong. It happens naturally. Yet, there ... View the Post

There are benefits to learning foreign languages as a kid. A rising number of studies points out evidence that bilingual children, as well as children who start learning a new language at an early age, are prone to faster and more efficient learning in other disciplines. Surprising? Not at all! New languages enrich our intellect and views, helping us understand the world around us better. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg! Here are the most important benefits of learning a new ... View the Post

One of my favorite things about the holidays is the fact that I have more time to read; moreover, my family has more time as well, so we usually read by the fireplace together, in a craftily decorated room, while sipping on some hot cocoa and eat cookies. Whether you will read out loud or agree that every family member read their own book, the very act of sharing the reading time is a valuable way to share the Christmas spirit as well. And for that, of course, you need a good book. Here is ... View the Post

There has been unending debate on whether kids should own a smartphone. Parents are divided on whether it is beneficial to get a smartphone for a child or not. And those that would not mind getting one for their child are torn on what age it would be right to give a child a smartphone. So should kids own a smartphone? The risks when kids own a smartphone Exposure to indecent content I cannot forget what my friend, Kathy, said she went through when she saw her child innocently bump into a ... View the Post

What do you do when your child is a bully? It can be quite disturbing to learn that your child picks on other kids. Some of us witnessed bullying while growing up. I hate bullying with everything in me. So, if my child were to be confirmed as a bully, I would feel pretty bad about it. But what can you do if your child is a bully? There is a difference between the normal squabbling children get involved in occasionally and bullying. The difference is when it's habitual -- a pattern. So when ... View the Post