Category: Parenting
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Further Thoughts on Kindness in Children
A quick google search about kindness in children will reveal all sorts of excellent strategies and activities for encouraging kindness. Reading books about kindness, modeling it in your family, and talking about it with your kids – all great things to implement in your household. In this article, however, I want to go one step…
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“You are not even my real mom”
“You are not even my real mom” – While I am not sure if this line is commonly heard in Western TV dramas, it is a recurring sentiment in many Chinese drama series, especially when a character is adopted or a stepchild. Even though it is just a fictional portrayal, it can be very hurtful…
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Baby Number 2: Are you ready for the transition?
The decision to have a second baby may be a very exciting yet deeply personal one. You may have a vision for what you want your family to look like and have fond memories of what it was like for you to grow up with siblings. It may be your dearest wish to have a…
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The successful blended family
Blended families are where one or both partners bring children from previous relationships into a new family unit. This union can present unique challenges and opportunities for mental health. Navigating these dynamics effectively requires attention to emotional well-being and proactive strategies to foster a healthy family environment. Challenges in Blended Families 1. Adjustment Difficulties: Family…
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Things You Can Do TODAY To Help Your Child Or Student With Executive Functioning Challenges!
Helping a child with executive function involves strategies that support skills like planning, organizing, time management, self-regulation and problem-solving. Here are 8 key strategies to help set them up for success: For example: Essay intro – highlight main point of essay, include a hook to draw the reader in, give background information. Minimum 10 lines.…
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Cancer in children and role for parents
Cancer in children is a profoundly challenging experience for families, and the mental health of parents plays a crucial role in how the situation unfolds. Impact of Childhood Cancer on Parents 1. Emotional Stress: Parents often experience intense emotional stress, including anxiety, depression, and grief. The uncertainty of the child’s prognosis, the fear of treatment…
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Teaching love to children
Just as children need to hear enough words and phrases to be able to start speaking, children need to experience various ways of love to be able to love others. According to Bowlby’s attachment theory, love is first experienced through the bond between a child and their primary caregiver. When parents are responsive, consistent, and…
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How to Talk to Your Kids About Preventing Sexual Abuse
Talking to kids about preventing sexual abuse might feel a bit daunting, but it’s one of the best ways to keep them safe. Open, honest conversations help kids understand boundaries, recognize when something isn’t right, and feel comfortable sharing their feelings. Here’s how you can approach these talks in a natural, approachable way. 1. Make…
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Flying High, Solo: The positives of being a single parent in today’s world
Back in the 90s, to my naive mind it felt like you were allowed to be a single parent only if you had faced the heartbreak of a deceased loved one. However, choosing to be a single parent or being an unmarried young mother or a divorced parent, all seemed to carry a negative stigma.…
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Faces of Fatherhood: Embracing the Parenting Journey with Compassion
Fatherhood is a deeply personal and ever-evolving journey, one that unfolds uniquely for every man. Fathers are no longer bound by a single definition; instead, they step into different roles at different moments, adapting to life’s circumstances while striving to nurture, guide, and support their children. Yet, alongside the joys of fatherhood come challenges—expectations, sacrifices,…