In the way we take care of our physical health, we must pay the same respect to mental health, especially during the bad days when we feel stressed and anxious about life. That’s when we have to be strong, reset, and do things to help improve our mental state. As for...
Healthcare access plays a crucial role in a child's growth and well-being. From birth until age five, a child's brain develops rapidly and is highly influenced by environmental factors. Regular access to pediatric care and preventative screenings for developmental...
If there's one thing that every parent wants in life, it's their children to be successful, well-rounded people. But whether you're having your first child or your second, raising them is no small accomplishment. It's a known fact that raising children is hard work,...
Children can experience academic pressure and high expectations that can result in stress. However, if your children are provided with the proper support to help them manage academic stress, it can assist them with their overall performance and even make learning fun!...
Parents are the first attachment figures in our lives. They are the first ones we have contact with, live with, communicate with and get advice from. However, as children grow up, they become more and more independent and they make their own decisions. One of the most...
Do you have a baby on the way? Congratulations! Pregnancy is a period of excitement, joy, and expectation. It can, however, also be a very overwhelming event. There are many factors to consider and choices to make when pregnant. Here are some pointers to guide you to...
In this day and age of constant connectivity, encouraging mental stimulation and activity in our children is more important than ever. Therefore, parents and teachers should encourage children to exercise their brains in a fun and enjoyable way, even though there is...
Making sure that children do well in school and don’t struggle with their tasks is important for their education. While teachers take the biggest role in educating students, parents also need to actively participate to help their children. While you cannot take over...
What is Chancla Culture? How does it relate to Adverse Childhood Effects (ACEs), and why is it so important that we acknowledge this harm so that our communities can find healing? Chancla Culture is the totality of punitive, violence-based, authoritarian dynamics that...
As we look toward 2023, American Society for the Positive Care of Children is looking for sponsors and partners who want to make a big difference in the lives of children! American SPCC is committed to providing life-changing resources to families across the globe. We...
Martin Luther King Day is a US National holiday that is observed annually on the third Monday of January, with this year's holiday falling on January 16th, 2023. This is observed in remembrance of the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was a...
A New Year can mean changes to our daily habits, schedules or mental health practices. However, as we emerge into 2023 what if you resolved to be the parent you have always dreamed? This decision could impact your family for years to come, while bringing with it the...