3 surprising reasons why our children want to play Play has an irreplaceable role in children's development. It is an attempt to learn, express, and communicate. In this article, you will find out the 3 reasons why children play.
Are you gaslighting your children? Gaslighting is about showing a child that their own judgment can't be trusted. Are you wondering if you are unintentionally gaslighting your children? Here is all you need to know.
15 surprising things not to say to our children "Good job, I'm proud of you, you didn't mean to hurt your brother..." Do these sentences sound familiar to you? It might be wise to not use these anymore. Here's why.
The illusion of control and how it affects our parenthood Our brains tend to find cause and effect relationships in events even when there is none. This tendency has a name in psychology: the illusion of control.
3 ways to pay attention to your children We want to pay more attention to our children but this is easier said than done. Luckily, there are ways to start paying more attention to our children right now even when life pulls us at different directions.
What would a mindful parent do? 5 qualities of mindful parenting Although there are no strict guidelines for mindful parenting, there are some qualities of it that we can incorporate in our parenting right this day. Here are the 5 qualities of mindful parenting.
Resilience theory & what parents can learn from it Resilience is a skill we all want our kids to have. Here are some insights from the resilience theory to understand what resilience is and what makes children resilient.
Why you shouldn't ignore your child's bad behavior Ignoring unwanted behavior is a way to avoid reinforcing it. But it also deprives our kids of a response. Let's see the 3 reasons why ignoring bad behavior is bad advice.
Do bad words we say around our children turn into memories? Are adult words that we use around our children recorded somewhere in their memories even if they don't remember them explicitly? Let's find out.
The case against timers: Why using a timer for your toddler is bad advice When we place a timer in-between us and our children, we subtly give them a message: "I'm not the one to blame. Blame the timer." But is it really good advice?
Toddler aggression, hitting, kicking, biting: What to do How exactly can we guide our children out of the hurtful behavior, establish boundaries amidst that chaos, and protect their self-esteem at the same time?
4 parenting styles explained through a real-life example Learn about the sweet spot between strict and submissive parenting. Also, see how different parenting styles respond differently in a real-life situation.
What is the best way to start mindful parenting? Most of us lack the time, tolerance, and specific knowledge to practice mindful parenting daily. In this article, you will find the best ways to implement mindful parenting in your life.
Best books on positive discipline Discipline has a terrible connotation but did you know that the word's origin says something else? Here is a list of top 5 positive discipline books for you.
Self-regulation theory: What it can teach us about our parenting In parenting we often feel like behaving one way, but choose not to. How do we do this? Here is a peek into self-regulation theory and how to use it for our parenting mindset.
Why do babies fight sleep and how brain knowledge helps Brain and sleep knowledge helps you become a better parent at bedtime. Here is a guide for understanding why your baby cannot fall asleep like an adult.
How to notice your child's strengths and nurture them A child's strengths can range from social and physical to creative and emotional. What are your child's strengths? Here's a guide to start discovering.
Ungrateful children? How to look beyond ungrateful behavior Find out reasons of ungrateful behavior, how parents might be causing ungratefulness, and 6 steps of guiding our children into gratitude.
Reactiveness in relationships and how to stop Your reactions to things that frustrate you are natural. But the outcomes of reactiveness can be very hurtful in relationships. Here's how to approach the issue.
Learn about your baby's brain and be a better parent When parents have knowledge about baby brain development on baby's first week, they are able to offer higher quality parenting, research found.
Why I started Apparent 90% of parenthood has to do with guiding you and your child through difficult mental and emotional states. Parenthood is a mental game. It takes a strong mental fitness and a solid mindset to put your relationship in the front row, always, no matter what.
emotions What is anger? Why do I experience it as a parent? Anger is simply an emotion, just like other emotions which we enjoy. Our emotions are mental reactions to things. But some mental reactions can be difficult and unpleasant.
emotions Why you should love your anger Hello! They call me anger. When I come knocking on people's doors, they usually try to slam the door on my face. I've gotten so used to this that the first thing I do is to put my foot in-between. I cannot let them kick me out, I have important things to say!"
being present 6 sensations I notice thanks to breastfeeding mindfully One of best parts of having kids is to get a chance to be present in the moment with them multiple times a day. My favorite time of the day is when I nurse my 7 month old son before bed time. As I lay there, I enjoy the many sensations that I notice one by one.
being present 4 things that make it hard to stay in the moment as a parent In its simplest form, mindful parenting is bringing your full attention to the present moment and being non-judgmental towards whatever you find in there. Most of the time, being present in parenthood moments is easier said than done. But why? Let's find out.
