Nikoletta SiposWe all know that confidence is crucial for our kids to tackle life’s challenges. The trick is that building confidence takes time, and the sooner we start, the better. The good news for parents is that there’s a simple but powerful tool to boost their children’s self-esteem: positive affirmations. Positive affirmations are short and powerful…
Mercy KamburaFinancial literacy is a valuable life skill that should be taught from a very young age. It’s never too early to teach a child how to make sense of cents. Many parents leave money discussions off the table, keeping kids in the dark as they grow up. To kids, money is still a very amorphous…
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…
Mercy KamburaAs parents, we know yelling isn’t conducive to positive communication with our children. However, in the heat of the moment, it can be difficult to control our emotions and refrain from raising our voices. Yelling can cause fear, anxiety, and low self-esteem in children (and guilt in parents), and it often leads to a vicious…
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…