Children today grow up with a world of technology at their feet. Unfortunately, research shows that this new technology has taken a heavy toll on our children. According to the statistics, children spend an average of six to nine hours of screen time every day, with some children spending even more screen time than that. Because children spend more time watching … [Read more...] about The Negative Effects of Screen Time
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Teaching Kids to Give: 10 Tips for Success
As a parent, we all want our children to have healthy, happy lives. But far too many children grow up without ever learning the importance of giving. That teaches them not to give to others, and the more dominant they are in their fledgling years, the more unlikely they are to change their behavior. However, teaching your child how to give to others can increase their … [Read more...] about Teaching Kids to Give: 10 Tips for Success
5 Ways to Help Children Set Boundaries
One of the best things a parent can do is help their children set boundaries. Boundaries help children develop limits for themselves and their activities. One example is saying "no" to their friends when they want to do something that they know their parents would not approve of or asking them to do something that makes them feel unsafe. Other boundaries include telling … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Help Children Set Boundaries
5 Ways Parents Can Deal with Negative Habits in Children
A school is a fantastic place for young minds to learn and grow. But it's not all fun and games. When a child encounters the school environment for the first time -- or even when they resume lessons after a summer break -- they expose themselves to a barrage of habits. These habits, good or bad, are out of your control. And although you might have shielded them from … [Read more...] about 5 Ways Parents Can Deal with Negative Habits in Children
How to Find Wholeness After Having Kids
It would be easy to tell yourself that having kids doesn't change who you are. That you become a blend of tired and stressed and joyful and exhausted, and perhaps that's all there is to it. But the truth is, you change. You don't ever go back to the way you were before. At the hospital, you may not notice the change immediately. Nurses still help take care of the child - … [Read more...] about How to Find Wholeness After Having Kids