Waldorf vs Montessori Education Explained
In our quest to provide the best educational exposure for our children, two philosophies often emerge at the forefront of discussion – Waldorf and Montessori. Though they may appear similar in their departure from traditional education, they are distinct in their approach to teaching and learning. Waldorf education is a developmental approach that integrates intellectual, […]
Positive Parenting: What It Is and How to Adapt It for Your Family
Positive parenting is a style that has been gaining popularity in recent years. It focuses on gentle, positive reinforcement instead of punishment or rewards. Positive parenting can be adapted to fit any family, and it has many benefits for both children and parents. In this article, we will discuss the positive parenting style in detail […]
How to choose a daycare or nanny that is best for your family
When it comes to choosing a daycare, there are many different factors that you need to consider. But the most important factor is whether or not the caretaker will be able to provide for your child’s needs. This article covers all the differences between a nanny and a daycare and gives you valuable tips on […]
Why it’s important to read with your children
Parents are often asked about the best ways to get their kids to read. The answer is simple, but not always easy: read with them! When a parent reads aloud in a coherent and expressive voice, it’s easier for children to understand what they’ve heard. It also creates a shared reading experience that can foster […]
How parents affect child development
Some children are more successful than others. This is usually because of the choices their parents have made for them, whether they were intentional or not. Parents can affect their child’s development in many ways, but there are three that stand out as being the most significant: by using different forms of discipline, modeling behaviors […]
Why we need to start worrying about how screen time affects our kids
You’re probably wondering how this could be possible. How could the screens that are all around us, from our phones to our TVs, have any effect on our children? Well it’s important to understand the difference between two different types of screen timer kids are exposed to. Passive and interactive screen time. Passive screen time […]
Parenting hacks, from infancy to adolescence
Parenting is a journey, not just for your child but for you as well. You can’t know what it’s like to be an adolescent until you’ve been one yourself. You can’t know what it’s like to be in the middle of potty training when all your friends have moved on to preschool. There are milestones […]
Child Development During The First Seven Years of Childhood
The majority of people around the world become parents at some point in their lives. However, this doesn’t mean that parenting is an easy journey. Becoming a parent goes hand in hand with a range of new experiences, compromises, learning, and so much more. The development of your child and their role in the world […]
Child Development Stages: Drawing and Writing
As parents, one of the most exciting times in our child’s development is the moment they start drawing and writing. This is a very special moment that is difficult to forget as it symbolizes that your child is now ready to embrace a whole new phase of life. Drawing and writing are both creative processes […]
How to Choose Your Next Baby Carrier
Baby carriers are one of the cleverest inventions of all time and if you have experience parenting you’ll most likely agree. Considering the busy lifestyle that most of us live in, it is impossible to imagine going the day without having to leave the house. And unfortunately, when you become a parent of a newborn […]