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*This is a guest post.* Research shows that interacting with animals can help promote healthy emotional development in children and adolescents, reduce stress and anxiety, and help develop strong emotional bonds. Nicky Ellis of Horses & Foals shares how riding horses can help kids improve focus and problem-solving abilities while providing good physical exercise. While … Continued
Do we know what our children are extraordinary at, other than their academic curricula? That is where we, as parents, need to excel.
It’s no secret that bullying and cyberbullying is an issue facing many of our children.
Here are some of the ways in which reading can improve emotional intelligence in readers of any age.
As the father of 4 wonderful kids, I understand how important it is for them to be outside, burning energy and exploring the world around them. Not to mention, it helps keep the house a little more tidy and gives us parents some time to catch up on our favorite show or book or whatever … Continued
We have created the following survival guide featuring 7 indoor winter games and activities for kids to keep them happy and regain a little bit of our sanity
We can all do our parts by making the planet a much safer place—children included!
In order to cater to their needs and create a powerful bond, it’s important for parents to really think like their children and take their perspective into consideration.
School starting again means having more things to do: pack lunches, attend meetings, do homework, participate in after-school activities, and the list goes on. While getting back into the swing of the school year is exciting, the shift from summer to fall is overwhelming and often results in the loss of well-formed, closely-followed, summer habits…such … Continued
A look at how to help elementary students manage back to school stress and routines.
Here’s how to help your child thrive and survive during even the most volatile peer-pressure ridden years of their youth.
I can remember my Dad reading The Berenstain Bears to me while I slurped on veggie broth and soup noodles. I can remember my Mom reading Harry Potter to me after I’d showered and was in my pajamas. I can remember when I closed the first book I’d ever read all the way through. I … Continued
Reading during the summer can be a bit of a battle.
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