Death is a part of life, and sooner or later, children will encounter it in some form, whether it’s the loss of a pet or the passing of a loved one. As parents or caregivers, it’s our responsibility to help
Early elimination communication
Elimination communication is also known as baby led potty training where one uses the baby’s cues, signals, and intuition to understand when the baby needs to eliminate waste. Therefore, the baby is then held over the potty instead of using
8 Ways You Can Teach Your Kids Discipline
Do you feel your kids are misbehaving and you struggle to deal with it? Do you feel they lack discipline and wonder how to teach them?
The first step is understanding the developmental phase they are in: teaching discipline to
How to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Children
Emotional intelligence refers to the ability to recognise, understand, and manage one’s own emotions and the emotions of others. It is important for success in many areas of life.
Emotionally Intelligent Paths
Research has shown that individuals with high emotional
What is Play?
What is Play?
Play is an activity that is chosen by the child and is also directed by the child. There is an intrinsic motivation to engage in this activity and it is also guided by mental rules whilst being
Adopting a positive ‘back-to-school’ attitude
School has been a difficult time for children with all the changes that COVID brought. Thus, it is important to adopt a positive attitude for the upcoming scholastic year. Children need all the help and support that they can be
6 After-School Activities
Children require attention and need to be entertained. Although it might be tempting to turn on the television and leave the kids in front of the tv, which they might seem to love, this might not be ideal. Hence this
6 tips on how to help your child process challenging emotions
Most parents and caregivers do their best to protect children from moods or difficult emotions. This can only provide short-term relief and hence, it would be ideal if you sit with your child and visit those emotions. Take time to
Why is My Child Being Violent?
Some parents might find themselves wondering why their child is showing aggressive and violent behaviour. Maybe the tantrums have become more frequent, and your child has started to hit you, or throw things in anger. It can be quite shocking
The Dos and Don’t’s of Disciplining Children
Parents are often bombarded with opinions about discipline which vary greatly according to generation, context, and culture. To avoid confusion it is helpful to look at facts and research. Unfortunately, there are documented cases where children got badly hurt