Posts Tagged ‘child development’
The Lie of Faster Parenting: Why Doing It All Doesn’t Work.
It’s 6:45 p.m., and you’re in the car again. One kid has soccer, the other has dance. You’re balancing a drive-thru dinner bag on your lap, answering a text from work, and mentally ticking off tomorrow’s to-do list. By the time you get home, there are dishes in the sink, laundry still in the dryer,…
Read MoreFive Things to Keep in Mind for Parenting in a Digital World and Strategies to Succeed
In today’s digital world, where screens are everywhere, parents face an increasingly difficult challenge: how do you protect your children’s mental and emotional well-being while also ensuring they grow up digitally literate, safe, and prepared for the future. As we navigate this screen-based world, it’s important to remember that we don’t just want our kids…
Read MoreParenting in a Digital World: Fostering Healthy Relationships and Connection with Your Child
In today’s fast-paced, tech-driven world, smartphones have become central to our daily lives. They’re our work assistants, our entertainment hubs, and our constant companions. But as much as our phones keep us connected to the world, they can also subtly disconnect us from the people right in front of us — especially our children. In…
Read MoreWhy Kids Need More Hideouts and Forts: The Power of “White Space” in Today’s World
In today’s fast-paced, screen-saturated world, children need more than just playdates and extracurricular activities to thrive. They require moments of solitude and creativity—”white space”—to unplug and nurture their imagination. As we step into a new year, it’s the perfect time for parents to reflect on how they can create these moments for their kids. White…
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