As winter approaches, many parents will be bracing for the cold and flu season and reaching for a bottle of cough syrup. Young children typically get at least six colds a year. But we now know cough syrups arenât very effective at treating childrenâs coughs. And amid mounting evidence of harm from poisoning and deaths, ...
Parents share content of their children for myriad reasons, including to connect with friends and family, and to seek validation or support. However, some parents also do this for commercial gain. They manage their children as social media âkidfluencersâ â allowing them to work with brands to market products to other children (and adults). The ...
The role of a dad in a family has changed dramatically in the past century. In the past, fatherhood mainly provided for the family and left the parenting to the mom. But in the last few decades, studies have shown the importance of dads in parenting. Your presence influences your children’s success, well-being, and happiness. ...
Are you a parent concerned about your children not having enough outdoor playtime and spending too much time in front of screens? You’re not alone. With the rise of technology, many parents worry about the impact of screen time on their children’s mental and physical health. But there’s good news: Outdoor play can be a ...
Most children spend several hours a day playing video games either alone or with friends. Although video games are not inherently bad, it’s important to limit your child’s gaming time. Studies have linked excessive video game use to obesity, cognitive ability problems, anxiety, and poor academic performance. While video games don’t directly cause these issues, ...
As a parent, choosing a hobby you can bond with your children may be the best way to build your relationship with them. One activity you can do with them is gardening. Children may need to experience the joys of nature and the outdoors as soon as possible, as there are many benefits they can ...
In the book Dream of the Red Chamber, author Cao Xueqin said, in the words of one of his characters: “An external force does not destroy a family, but by internal struggle or internal fighting by all means.” Internal conflicts can be more destructive than poison, shaking the family’s roots until they break their foundation. ...
Lu Kun, a famous literary scholar and thinker during the Ming Dynasty, compiled the book Virtue for Women. In this book, he emphasizes that the most important thing for a biological mother is to teach her children correctly and not overindulge them. However, for a stepmother, the most important thing is to be more patient and ...
Everyone wants a good and successful life, and you can find plenty of information about how to do this. All of us are part of a family, and when you think about extending your family with marriage or children, your thoughts and focus are about the unconditional love and care you will have for your ...
A child’s growth and character are often the result of a combination of influences, including family, school, peers, and society. However, the role family relationships play is the most important one of all. How a couple raises their children has a big impact on the types of people they will grow up to be, and ...