Change is never easy and for children, moving to a new school environment is stressful and can cause upset regarding grades or behavior. The recent rise in home learning due to the ongoing pandemic has tested millions of children - and their caretakers - worldwide,...
Parenting is a tough job. Yet most parents will tell you it’s the most important and rewarding thing they’ve ever done. The love of a parent compares to no other kind of love or feeling on the planet. But when your sweet babies turn into toddlers, some parents start...
Building a strong relationship with your child is an essential part of parenting. Children who feel bonded with their parents feel safe and secure. It helps them build a strong foundation for future growth and trust. The positive effects of well-attached children...
Parenting woes can’t simply be wished away, nor resolved by merely reading a few blogs and articles. The American SPCC realized the need for a science-based, readily available platform to refer to, and partnered with the Human Improvement Project to release the Happy...
*Article originally published on Aha! Parenting December is here, and your child is probably getting excited, no matter what holiday you celebrate. But with coronavirus cases on the rise across the U.S. and throughout the world, most of us will need to alter our...
As difficult as a divorce can be for a married couple, it can be just as upsetting and confusing for a child. Parents tend to want what is best for their children and are apprehensive about the effects a potentially long, drawn out court battle can have on the family....
If you’re a new or expecting parent and you don’t know much about safe sleep, you’re not alone. The importance of practicing safe sleep is woefully absent from our society’s cultural awareness. Yet, SIDS is the leading cause of death among babies between 1 month and 1...
Besides feeling emotional about the failure of your marriage, you probably have a lot on your mind, such as the division of marital property, whether the judge will award support and if so, how much, and how you will cope with being a single parent. This article, from...
As parents, we want to do everything within our power so that our kids grow up to be well-rounded individuals. Empowering our children from a young age using positive parenting techniques is more important than ever with the COVID-19 pandemic, and the uncertain times...
Everyone knows what bullying is. Some may think of it as a “rite of passage.” Some may see it as a “test to prove oneself.” Some may feel like it’s “not that big of a deal.” For others, bullying leaves long-lasting psychological, social, emotional, and physical...
Nobody is more aware of and in tune with the needs of a child than his or her parents, but there come times when it is necessary to trust others with their care. Day care services allow parents to work and take care of their personal commitments while ensuring their...
Families place trust in companies to ensure that their products are safe before bringing them into their home. Especially if those products are meant for children, it’s expected that producers will diligently vet their items for quality before they’re placed on the...