It’s a new day, and another school goes home to a parent who can’t wait to log in and unwind. But before you start browsing, it’s worth taking a minute to think about what kind of screen time your child is getting. Lately, there has been a lot of talk about the negative effects of screen time on developing minds. So, you might be wondering if you should cut…
One of the most important jobs as a parent is to raise your children to grow up as healthy eaters. And while it’s easy to think that this job is best left for your partner, there are actually some dos and don’ts for raising a healthy eater, regardless of whether you’re a single parent, father, or mother. All you need to do is read on! This post will cover…
For decades, companies have been offering their employees support with childcare. This can range from in-house classes to much more elaborate programs. There are many benefits to providing childcare regardless of your industry. Childcare can actually be much more important to an employee’s career than you might think at first glance. Childcare is beneficial for employers because it improves the quality of life in the workplace and reduces…
Post-traumatic growth describes the positive psychological changes that many people experience after experiencing significant life events. For instance, people might experience post-traumatic growth after experiencing or witnessing traumatic events like surgery recovery, natural disaster recovery, military deployment, and the death of a loved one. As we discuss in this blog post, parenting can result in similar positive psychological changes; however, it often comes with more complexity than what we…
The purpose of employer-supported childcare is to provide a safe and reliable alternative for parents that work. In short, it’s a company’s investment in its employees. A company may offer any of the following types of childcare services: Childcare on site. Meal plans or on-site food service. Paying for the annual cost of the child’s tuition at a nearby college or university. Bringing in experts to teach classes, such…
Paid leave for parents to take care of their children is a benefit that extends beyond making your company more family-friendly. There are many other benefits that can come from offering this type of benefit. Some of these are increasing recruitment and retention rates. In conclusion, offering paid childcare benefits will make your company feel more attractive to prospective employees and their families. According to the Bureau of Labor…
Finding out that your child has broken the rules can make it tempting to discipline them in ways you know are not good for their health. But there are other options, which you should always try before making the decision to punish them. First, take a deep breath and remember that your child is not perfect either. They have made mistakes just like the ones they have made before….
This is a fact that we create best memories in the span of time we spend with the people we love. Some parents might be struggling with what to do for their children’s upcoming summer holidays. Research and study shows that experiential presents such as traveling, vacations, etc. have greater impact on child development than materialistic gifts. Spending time and going on holidays with kids are not only fun…
Parents want their children to be mentally and physically strong to overcome obstacles and handle every situation strongly. This is why we start teaching kids how to deal with various aspects of life. For example, we teach them how to go to school, brush their teeth, and many more. Apart from these minor personality development factors, one of the most crucial things that many parents do not find important…
Being able to speak up for yourself is a skill, and it takes time and practice for many quiet kids to develop it. Let us have a look at different ways that as a parent or guardian one can opt in order to help and encourage the participation of the child. #1: Say something positive about their personality It’s not just your attention that you need to encourage, but…
