Ever since cameras became available to the average consumer, parents have been capturing - and sharing - images of their kids’ major milestones. Over the last decade, however, the way we share photos of our children has taken on a digital dimension that comes with a unique set of considerations. Sharing pictures of your children on social media can violate ...
Though we think of childhood as being a carefree time of life, many children experience periods of stress. Like adults, kids can become anxious because they’re overwhelmed by commitments, dealing with social or family problems, or navigating significant life changes. According to the American Psychological Association, children can experience stress due to various reasons such as academic pressure, social ...
Over the last two decades, ideological polarization has become a prominent threat to democracy, education, and society as a whole. According to the Pew Research Center, partisan antipathy has been steadily increasing since the mid-1990s, with self-identified liberals and conservatives becoming more sharply divided in their beliefs - and more likely to see the other “side” as a significant ...
Raising an adolescent can make you feel like you have a stranger in your home: Your previously polite, obedient child starts to roll her eyes, make sarcastic remarks, and argue at the slightest provocation. Her moods change quickly, and she sometimes shuts you out without explaining why. With all of these changes, you may feel like your bond with your ...
As children grow older, their behaviours change dramatically. While a hysterical tantrum over something minor is completely normal at two ...
The human brain processes all sensory information whether or not you are fully aware of it. Most children are able ...
Every child differs in his/her developmental capacity and pace. Some children learn to speak earlier than others. Some learn ...
Our values continue to evolve throughout our lifetime, but it’s our formative moral lessons - those we learn prior to age 10 - that create the foundation for strong ethics in adulthood. If you have a school-aged child, sharing your values with her will hone her ability to empathize and strengthen the parent-child connection. Imparting solid values can also make ...
One of the greatest challenges parents face is figuring out how to encourage the development of healthy self-esteem without engendering egotism. With research indicating that narcissistic traits are becoming more prevalent among young people, many parents are concerned that their attempts to make their children feel valued could have unintended consequences. Fortunately, understanding what separates confidence from arrogance will give ...
Every long-term relationship involves a certain amount of conflict. No two people agree on everything, so it’s normal for couples to occasionally argue over matters related to money, personal values, or plans for the future. Indeed, many experts believe that conflict can play an important role in maintaining a healthy relationship, provided that it doesn’t get out of ...
Self-discovery is one of the hallmarks of adolescence. By age 12, young people begin the process of separating themselves from their parents and defining who they are as individuals. As they undertake this journey, they’re shaped by many different factors, including their familial and cultural values, the expectations of society, and their peers. Nonetheless, teens are active participants in their ...
