In order to have a better future, physically active children need to be able to perform a series of voluntary and involuntary movements. Today physical activity is a way for children to develop motor skills and self-confidence. It will allow them to better socialize with friends and families. Studies show on adults where people who were always physically active as children had lower rates of mental health disorders. Also,…
Reading is an underrated activity. But it has many positive effects on child development. 1) Reading develops children’s vocabulary 2) It promotes logical thinking 3) It enhances creativity 4) It boosts self-esteem 5) It encourages children to read more often, which improves their comprehension skills. This will help them throughout their education and professional careers, as well as their lives in general. Being able to read helps people function…
Adults are responsible for raising their children, but what is the effect of parental mental health on children? Children raised in the home of a mentally ill parent are more likely to have behavioral problems. The overall effect is that these children are more likely to have mental disorders when they reach adulthood. A recent study looked at how parental psychiatric disorders when they enter adolescence affect their child’s…
Childhood is a stage of life that has been progressing for decades. Each day new research and findings come out to help us better understand the needs and requirements of children. One area of increased focus is how toys can impact a child’s development. Educational toys can be instrumental in teaching children about the world around them. However, they don’t work if you buy them wrong. In this post,…
One of the most important and difficult decisions parents face is to decide which parenting style will be best for their child. Whether you want to raise a strong, resilient, well-adjusted child or one who is well behaved and listens to you without resistance, there are many things to think about before selecting a particular style of parenting. Studies have found that parents of children with the four different…
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…
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…
