Outdoor play has been declining for years, but maybe the pandemic can help turn things around. Children and adults are spending more time outside, where the risk of infection is lower compared to indoor spaces. However, there are many more reasons than that to get your kids out of the house. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends that children play outside as … [Read more...] about A Parent’s Guide to Outdoor Play
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A Parent’s Guide to Encouraging Your Child’s Creativity
It’s natural for children to be creative, but they need a supportive environment to keep that spark alight. As a parent, you can help your child to appreciate art and express themselves. Each of us can be creative, and it’s a skill that can be developed. Innovation and originality extend beyond galleries and museums. These are qualities that can be applied throughout our … [Read more...] about A Parent’s Guide to Encouraging Your Child’s Creativity
A Parent’s Guide for When Kids Share Bedrooms
As new homes grow bigger, fewer children share bedrooms anymore. Census data confirms that families tend to buy homes with a bedroom for each family member, and maybe a guest room too. However, some parents prefer to have siblings sleeping in the same room, even if they have extra space. There are many reasons why kids share bedrooms. Sometimes it’s a financial necessity, … [Read more...] about A Parent’s Guide for When Kids Share Bedrooms
A Parent’s Guide to Maintaining Healthy Boundaries with Your Adult Children
After your kids grow up, you remain a parent, but your job description changes. Your adult children can make their own decisions, and you’re both free to determine how you want to interact with each other. Setting boundaries will help you to maintain a healthy relationship. There may be many issues to sort out. For some parents, it’s a matter of encouraging healthy … [Read more...] about A Parent’s Guide to Maintaining Healthy Boundaries with Your Adult Children
There’s No Such Thing as a Perfect Parent
Parenting is challenging and frustrating. It’s hard to know if you’re doing the right things and making wise choices that will benefit your children. It can sometimes feel like there’s no good answer for many of the parenting situations you find yourself in. In parenting, as in the rest of life, perfection isn’t a possibility. Do your best and shoot for excellence, … [Read more...] about There’s No Such Thing as a Perfect Parent