Bullying is an increasing epidemic in schools. According to the National Education Association, bullying accounts for 160,000 school absences daily because children are scared of bullies. Bullying, as defined by the Stop Bullying website, is “unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. The behavior is repeated, […]
Safe Spaces: How to Help Your Kids Cope With Big Changes
Anyone who’s spent a good deal of time with children knows that sometimes big changes can be very traumatic to them. Also, it probably doesn’t help that modern life has become even more complex within the past few decades. With booming technology and changing family dynamics, children’s lives have become more complicated than ever. […]
How To Get Your Shy Kids More Involved With Activities
For parents, it’s simultaneously heartbreaking and frustrating to watch their shy kids struggle to get involved with activities. While parents can’t change shy children, there are some ways parents can encourage their kids to be more outgoing and involved in activities: Activities They Love Look for activities that play to your kid’s interests. If […]
Mr. Mom: How to Survive and Become a Successful Parent as a Single Dad
Becoming a single dad is likely one of the hardest thing you’ll ever have to do, but after you’ve fallen into a rhythm I can guarantee it get’s easier. This article is going to be my attempt at helping you get into that rhythm. Below is a hopefully comprehensive outline of a few of […]
Glasses or Contacts? What to Know About Vision Correction for Kids
Most parents dread having to convince their child that contacts or glasses might be necessary. However, today modern technology and new trends mean glasses and contacts are more durable, stylish, and more comfortable than ever before. Below explains everything you need to know about how to make decisions about vision correction for your […]
Delinquent Teen: How to Reign in Your Child’s Rebellious Behavior
Children seem to be designed to test parents’ boundaries. In fact, pushing the limits teaches kids quickly what your expectations and rules are for them. However, some kids take the testing too far by becoming overly defiant and disrespectful. You can reign in your children’s rebelliousness by using these useful strategies. […]