Aqsa SalamIn the United States, 8% of children live in homes with their parents and grandparents. This living arrangement was popular in the past is making a comeback. It might be due to financial situations, cultural roots, and the emotional and social support extended families provide. Even for families that choose not to live in such…
Aqsa SalamHave you ever thought that some lessons we pass down to our kids with the best intentions might not actually help them in the long run? As parents, we’re all about preparing our kids for the complex world out there. We want them to succeed, be happy, and find their purpose. But sometimes, in our…
Aqsa SalamWhen discussing millennials’ childhood, it’s crucial to know how different their growing-up years were from the other generations. Millennials, born between 1981 and 1996, didn’t grow up with their noses on phones or tablets as Gen Z kids did. However, despite the lack of digital entertainment, research suggests that millennials are the most nostalgic generation and tend…
Aqsa SalamIn the age of social media, you’ve likely witnessed how a seemingly innocent post or comment ignites a firestorm of controversy and offense. From trivial matters like food preferences to more serious subjects like politics and religion, there seems to be no shortage of things that can offend people. But why do some things trigger…
Aqsa SalamIn recent years, many couples have started their families later in life. In the 70s, the average U.S. woman gave birth for the first time at around 21. However, recent data shows the average age of first-time mothers has risen to over 27 in 2022. Additionally, births to women aged 40 and above have increased, with…
Aqsa SalamIf you have school-aged children, one of the biggest concerns you might face is the risk of them being victims of bullying or, worse, bullying other kids. Or it’s also possible that as a child, you had suffered at a hand of a bully and still living with the trauma. Kids bullying is the most…