There is a common belief that responsibility is inborn. This belief is false. Some children are naturally responsible, but these children are rare. Learning to be responsible rarely happens by itself. It must be taught, practiced, and learned, but teaching responsibility at home is possible. So now we know that children can be taught to […]
Character building
13 Things Every Child Needs to Know to Stay Safe
There’s always a certain amount of danger when you start letting your kids walk to school alone, stay home alone, or go to their friends’ houses. Danger lurks everywhere, and children themselves are rather unpredictable; they may suddenly cross the street because something on the other side has caught their attention. The world has its […]
What to do when your child can’t concentrate
Some of the products recommended here are affiliate links. This means that buying these products helps support this blog at no extra cost to you. Please read the disclosure for more details. Science says that the ability to concentrate can determine the kind of future that our kids will have. It says that concentration can mean the […]
How to navigate the transition to teenagehood
Sometimes, it’s the most subtle things that let you know that your baby is slipping away. It’s in the way they stop needing hugs, or in how they say, “stop mom, you’re embarrassing me”. Sometimes, it’s in the way they say, “I’ve got this”. Those three words totally threw me off. I had been preparing […]
The Importance of Teaching Respect at a Young Age
This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. Nelson Mandela was known for his respect for others and for himself. It is said that during his time in prison, Mandela was respectful of everyone he met irrespective of their backgrounds, and even when the others were his oppressors. But is respect something that is taught and learned, […]