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How to Homeschool Your Child in Times of Quarantine

How to Homeschool Your Child in Times of Quarantine

By Michelle Liew, B.A.|2020-03-31T13:28:01+03:00March 29th, 2020|Categories: Family & Parenting, Relationships & Social Life|Tags: children, education, family, learning, school|

COVID-19 has the world in its virulent grip, in more ways than one. Besides causing businesses to grind to a halt, it may have caused you to wonder how to homeschool your child. Schooling a child is a mammoth task, more so homeschooling them. COVID 19 has made it somewhat of a necessity, however, and more parents are wondering how to homeschool their children in times like these. We have some answers. Advantages of Homeschooling For those of us who are skeptical about homeschooling their

11 Fun Things to Do with Kids at Home to Prevent Boredom

11 Fun Things to Do with Kids at Home to Prevent Boredom

By Michelle Liew, B.A.|2020-03-21T19:48:10+03:00March 20th, 2020|Categories: Family & Parenting, Relationships & Social Life|Tags: behavior, children, creativity, family|

Bored children are a handful for hassled parents. With the recent coronavirus outbreak that has stalled school and other activities, parents need a constant source of fun things to do with kids at home. So, what are some fun things that you can do with your kids when circumstances force you to stay at home? You will like our suggestions for kid-friendly entertainment. 12 Fun Things to Do with Kids at Home to Keep Them Occupied 1. Have a spa day Females aren't the only

11 Signs of Overly-Critical Parents and How to Handle Them

11 Signs of Overly-Critical Parents and How to Handle Them

By Michelle Liew, B.A.|2020-02-19T21:35:50+03:00February 18th, 2020|Categories: Family & Parenting, Relationships & Social Life|Tags: behavior, children, communication, criticism, family, parents|

Does your mom or dad keep telling you that you're raising your children the wrong way? Do your parents keep telling you to get a better job than the one you have now? If the answer to these rhetorical questions is yes, you may be dealing with critical parents. If your mom or dad never seems to have anything nice to say about you, you might need to keep reading this article. You'll find out how to keep your parents' unreasonable criticisms at bay. The Effect

Nature-Deficit Disorder Is a Real Thing: How to Get Your Kids to Spend More Time Outdoors

Nature-Deficit Disorder Is a Real Thing: How to Get Your Kids to Spend More Time Outdoors

By Michelle Liew, B.A.|2020-02-19T18:25:43+03:00February 7th, 2020|Categories: Family & Parenting, Lifestyle, Mental Health & Wellbeing|Tags: children, mental health, nature|

Are your children not getting as much sun as they should? They may have a case of nature-deficit disorder. This condition is little considered and as a result, often left untreated. This article may be the first time you’ve read about it, so allow us to explain what it is and what you can do to prevent your kids from developing it. What Is Nature-Deficit Disorder? Nature-Deficit disorder refers to the idea that people, particularly children, are spending less time outdoors, resulting in a host

4 Signs of a Manipulative Teenager and How to Parent One

4 Signs of a Manipulative Teenager and How to Parent One

By Michelle Liew, B.A.|2020-02-22T16:55:54+03:00January 30th, 2020|Categories: Family & Parenting, Relationships & Social Life|Tags: behavior, children, family, manipulation, parents|

Your manipulative teenager understands how to push your buttons. This youngster knows what he or she wants from you, and how to get it. Teens master the art of manipulation quickly, and you’ll become wrapped around their little fingers if you’re not quick enough to realize that they’ve taken advantage of you. So how would you know if they are trying to get the best of you? And what can you, as a hassled parent, do about it? Why do teenagers manipulate their parents? The

7 Types of Family Conflict and How to Resolve Each of Them

7 Types of Family Conflict and How to Resolve Each of Them

By Michelle Liew, B.A.|2020-02-22T13:44:24+03:00January 19th, 2020|Categories: Family & Parenting, Relationships & Social Life|Tags: children, conflict, family, feelings, relationships|

Where there are two or more people, there will be disagreements, family notwithstanding. All of us have to deal with a family conflict at some or many points in our lives. Trite as family disagreements seem, they can be delicate and difficult to manage. So, how do you handle squabbling loved ones? How do you cope when you become embroiled in the conflict yourself? Seven types of family conflict and how to resolve each Note that there are no straight forward solutions to solving in-law

Having Estranged Adult Children Can Be Painful – How to Cope

Having Estranged Adult Children Can Be Painful – How to Cope

By Sherrie Hurd, A.A.|2020-02-22T17:06:17+03:00January 9th, 2020|Categories: Family & Parenting, Relationships & Social Life|Tags: adulthood, behavior, children, family, relationships|

You raise them, teach them, and give them love, and then suddenly, they grow up into adults and become estranged children. What happened? The pain of watching your children, one by one, leave the nest is a hurt that I cannot describe. I have three boys, and one is already moved away. I only see him a few times a year, and it’s still incredibly hard. Yes, I have two others still at home, but they are rapidly nearing the age of adulthood. I am

6 Reasons Why Yelling at Kids Is More Dangerous Than You Think

6 Reasons Why Yelling at Kids Is More Dangerous Than You Think

By Michelle Liew, B.A.|2020-02-21T22:38:02+03:00December 21st, 2019|Categories: Family & Parenting, Relationships & Social Life|Tags: anger, behavior, children, emotions, parents|

Every parent wants the best for their children. Unfortunately, it's the reason many of them make unwise parenting choices. The startling truth is that yelling at kids can cause more damage than they think. Discipline is a long-drawn, frustrating process. Sadly, kids seldom grow when adults are always yelling at them; it has the opposite effect. We explain why, and what you can do to manage the overwhelm instead of shouting. The Adverse Effects of Yelling at Kids Poor behavior can grate on the nerves

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