Parenting: 6 Tips for Helping Kids Handle RejectionWhether struggling with family, friend, or work relationships, adults are used to the sting of rejection. However, many, in their parenting years, have forgotten how often kids also experience rejection—and just how hurtful it can be. Just as parents need to help their kids develop physically, they also…
Tickety Toc: Win A Special Tickety Toc “Chime Time Adventures” Gift Pack!As a parent, you make sure to provide your children with everything they need to grow. Healthy meals, doctor check-ups, and a home full of love and laughter are just some of the elements that help your child flourish. But as preschoolers start to explore the world and its mysteries,…
Finding a Nanny: Five Skills to Look for in a CaregiverFinding a nanny is not an easy task. So, how can you as a parent feel comfortable in selecting a caregiver while recognizing that not everyone can be Mary Poppins? Five Skills to Look for When Finding a Nanny Focusing on critical skills is the first step and will…
Character Education: 5 Attributes to Teach Your KidsParenting—It's a simple matter to teach your kids things like going potty and tying their shoes; teaching facts is a straightforward process. But as experienced parents know, many of life's most important lessons aren't based on facts, they're based on character. Building character in our children isn't a…
Reading: The Importance of Reading Aloud to Your Childrenmom • education • parenting • education
It's easy to argue the importance of reading to your children.The effectiveness of doing so, both in terms of improving your child's literacy and your bond with him or her, seems to be obvious. I read to my son every night for the first six years of his life and…
