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…
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…
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…
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….
With a growing number of parents balancing a career and a family, more attention is being paid to how single parents manage their day-to-day lives. Not only do they have to be able to communicate with co-workers and handle the demands of work while also spending time parenting, but they may also need to provide childcare at home so the parents can work. For some single parents, this is…
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…
