While college students may think of themselves as indestructible, the fact is they face many of the same health, property and liability risks as adults. Before your child or grandchild heads for college, do a quick insurance check. Health: Most students who have been covered by their parents’ policy can continue that coverage, usually until […]
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In order to truly break a habit, we need to fully understand exactly what a habit represents. In other words, habits are complex due to the fact that they are a part of our personality or character. Here, the habit functions as an active component of our lifestyle serving commonly a multitude of functions or […]
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10 Questions to Ask Your Child About His/Her Day at School. Whether your child is starting school for the first time or entering a new grade, get a sense of your child’s life at school by asking these 10 questions that elicit more than a one-word response. The trick is to ask about things that […]
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Confidence is the capacity to believe in oneself and not be in a place of self-doubt or worry. How is confidence established? Self-confidence is earned, not given. A belief in oneself must be attained first hand by the person and absorbed into one’s mind as internal strength. The development of confidence comes from experiencing successful experiences […]
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Assertiveness is the capacity to comfortably communicate one’s feelings and intentions in a positive and confident manner. Once a child has established the capacity to rely on themselves age appropriately and demonstrate consideration for another, assertion has to do with how a child then communicates themselves to others. Assertiveness is based on healthy self-esteem and […]
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“Treat others the way you wish to be treated”. Such a simple cliche but if a child has not developed the capacity to put themselves in another’s shoes, consideration is not possible. When is a child old-enough to be considerate and how can they be taught this virtue? Normal Developmental Theory teaches us that before a […]
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Zuki Bikes, a small start-up is pleased to announce the launch of a crowd-funding event that offers customers the opportunity to pre-order our unique and innovative children’s learning bike at a 25% discount and free shipping within continental U.S. on Indegogo.com. The Zuki Balance Bike has no-pedals and no-training wheels but helps kids learn to […]
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Virtue, developmental milestone, or perhaps the single most valuable human trait, self-reliance is about the capacity to self-care. Once a child has achieved the notion of existing independently from their caregivers, the optimal parenting position is to assist their child in learning how to transition from receiving and internalizing love and nurturance to applying this […]
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If you’re a parent of a child who’s age just cracked the double digits, you may have noticed their opinion of you might be slipping into the ’embarrassing’ category more and more each day. What did you ever do? Probably nothing, but as your child’s sense of self changes you can expect their view of […]
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Transitions. Transitions are always difficult whether you are a two-year old learning to toilet train, a 13-year old transitioning to high school, or, a 60 year old person retiring. Transitions deal with change. Change introduces conflict and, too much conflict leads to anxiety. Depending upon one’s attitude, a transition can be seen as an opportunity […]
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For years, local parents have flocked to Parent Connection’s Family Swap Meets to buy and sell new and used baby, children’s and maternity clothing, handcrafted gifts, toys, strollers, wagons, tricycles, car seats, high chairs, play pens and other furniture. The most recent Family Swap Meet was held at Canyon Crest Academy on Sunday, June 23 […]
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Now that your kiddos are out for the summer, here are some ways to keep the learning going. Tip 1: Create a bucket list with your child Include “places I will go” and “things I will do.” This can even be done with preschoolers with a little help. Tip 2: Read Reading is one of […]
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