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Understanding Separation Anxiety in Toddlers: Signs & Tips
Ever wondered why your toddler clings to you like a koala bear? Let's take in a quick guide to the fascinating world of separation anxiety in toddlers. It's more than just tears and tantrums, it's a developmental milestone in disguise!
Helicopter, Free-Range, Tiger and Attachment Parenting Styles: Experts Weigh In
Parenting philosophies vary widely as various value systems, cultures, religions, etc. all have different ideas about the best ways to raise children. Here is a look at four popular parenting styles that have gained momentum in American households, and experts thoughts on them:
Goyle From Harry Potter Is My Oldest Friend
I grew up with Harry Potter. Being the same age as the boy wizard when the first book came out, it was easy for me to identify with him. So began my love affair with all things Hogwarts. I was hooked from the get go and craved each new chapter in the saga as if it were a drug.
8 Ways to Overcome Loneliness in the Holidays
During the pandemic, many of us were forced to reckon with what some deal with throughout the year. Loneliness. With gatherings and good tidings plastered all over social media, the absence of connection can be felt acutely. Let's try and vanquish those holiday blues!
Sustainable Staycations : How to Holiday at Home
With the price of basic utilities skyrocketing and inflation at an all time high, taking a vacation may be out of financial reach for some of us. Flights and accommodation fees are not a priority, never mind the ecological consequences and carbon emissions involved with aviation.
7 Things Your Child's Therapist Wishes They Could Tell You About Your Divorce
In the US 44% of all marriages end in divorce according to a study in 2019, and statistics show that one in two children will have divorced parents. Studies show that children of divorce are more likely to experience problems with academics, behavior, and mental health.
One Technique To Help Children With ADHD To Focus
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a disorder that begins in childhood at the age of seven & can persist in adulthood. It is associated with impaired development of the child’s nervous system. Symptoms include inattention, excessive activity, & impulsive behavior.
Separation: 3 Signs & First 3 Steps by Leslie Vernick
Many women stay for years or decades in relationships and marriages that are physically, emotionally, financially and/or otherwise destructive. A sense of duty, holiness, perseverance, love, guilt, or many other factors may influence those decisions.
How Marie Kondo Now Embraces Messy Life with Kids
Marie Kondo's 2010 book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up and her hit Netflix show on home organization made her a global sensation known for her signature method of organizing by identifying items that "spark joy", discarding everything else, and creating immaculate spaces.
What do creative activities look like with a toddler?
Some of my favorite early memories are of the art projects I did with my mom. As a pandemic parent to a fiery toddler, I've relied on those moments for inspiration on rainy days. Whether you're here in solidarity or hoping for ideas, here's what I've learned in two years time:
Tips from "Untangled", an insightful book about raising girls through adolescence
UNTANGLED, by Lisa Damour, Ph.D. is a hand guide of sorts about the sometimes scary, often frustrating, yet surprisingly predictable path of raising girls. By organizing adolescence into chapters of seven "strands," she lays out a road map to understanding the stages.
China’s last generation?
The past two years have been both tumultuous and defining for China against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic. But beyond the ever-growing wall between the most populous nation on earth and the West, there is another, more intimate battle playing out within.
Top 10 Most Watched Episodes of Jada Pinkett Smith's Red Table Talk
10. A Girls Trip Coronavirus Quarantine Reunion: (24.9m views 4/15/20) Jada is joined by her Girls Trip co-stars: Regina Hall , Tiffany Haddish and Queen Latifah for a laugh-filled reunion which won’t disappoint. In tough times you just need to laugh with your BFF’s!
How families work
The family is the most basic unit of society, and tugs on our heartstrings. Yet families are also ‘systems’. Their structure, roles and rules can be objectively analysed. For a visitor from another planet, here is an introduction to the human family.
How to make your dad happy
Spend quality time together: Spending time together doing something that both you and your dad enjoy is a great way to make him happy and create lasting memories.
The Four Types of Emotionally Immature Parents
Dr. Lindsay C. Gibson's 2015 bestseller Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents is a self-help guide for those who experience residual trauma and stress from their childhood. The book is often recommended by therapists to help clarify emotional regulation issues in adults.
Burn off the crazy and the calories this holiday season
Family and food are the foundation of many a holiday season. Simple strategies can balance activity, anxiety, and those nourishing foods we experience throughout these festive days.
Raksha Bandhan: A festival that celebrates the brother-sister bond
The word Raksha Bandhan means a “tie of protection”. It is a famous Hindu tradition which celebrates the love between a brother and sister. How many other cultures celebrate this bond?
Are you a victim of domestic violence?
Intimate relationships are bound to involve fights, but it is difficult to recognize the signs of abuse in them. Domestic violence is a pattern of abusive behavior towards an intimate partner, where the abuser exerts power and control over the victim. @
3 Indian Dishes with High Nutrition Levels
1. PALAK PANEER:Spinach is also known as Palak in Hindi is a leafy green. It is not only good for overall health but also is a source of vitamins & minerals. Spinach is a rich source of vitamins A, C, and K, magnesium, iron, and manganese.