Parenting

Getting a Sense of Adolescence Connecting with Your Teen through Attentive Listening   Photo by @talen   As your child grows, you will slowly notice how aging changes the way they interact with you as their parent. While infants and children up to age 12 may...

Friends for Keeps How Parents Can Support Their Children's Friendships   Photo by @threelittlebao on Instagram   Friends are like an extension of our family. While we don't share the same blood, we share a lot of experiences and memories together. They make...

While we continue to see progress in the fight against the global pandemic, reports about the rise of new variants are beginning to make people feel uneasy once again. This can give rise to a new wave of anxiety, stress, and feelings of uncertainty that may not be sensed at first glance, but can be visible to those who have a strong connection towards the person who is burdened with these emotions. With some areas enforcing lockdown mandates, providing emotional support becomes crucial in preserving one’s well-being. For families, positive parenting through listening and empathy can be a great solution to combat negativity.

Growing Up Gritty Instilling Strength of Character in Children     In the context of behavior, "grit" is defined as "firmness of character; indomitable spirit." Researcher Angela Duckworth pushed this further to include "perseverance and passion for...

As a parent, you don’t have to be perfect, but you have to be effective. You have to be open to all sorts of possibilities and scenarios as you take on the challenge of raising kids, and each experience will put your parenting skills to the test. The first step in becoming an effective parent is acknowledging the fact that what might work in one situation won’t necessarily solve another problem. Some may say that having “parenting instincts” is innate, but it is not advisable to rely only on hunches especially where your kids are concerned.