childhood development, children, electronic gadgets, good parenting

8 Ways to Reduce the Time Children Spend on Electronic Devices 

How would you reduce the screen time your children spend using electronic devices? Some parents give their children a mobile phone or tablet as a gift. Before long, the number of hours children spend using these devices can become considerable.  Technology is advancing at a rampant speed. It immerses society and engulfs it. There isn’t ...

Ratul Saha

A mother scolding her young daughter for being on the phone.

What Couples Should Do Before Getting Married

Before getting married, couples should first get to know each other to strengthen their union. Learn about the best things you can do before getting married. Things to do before getting married Love is a fundamental part of a marriage, but so is knowing your partner. Before getting married, make sure you deepen your understanding ...

Mike West

A loving couple.

5 Healthy Ways to Encourage Good Habits in Children

As parents, it’s your responsibility to equip your children with the skills necessary to succeed. And the power of good habits may be the greatest gift parents can give their children. Sure, there isn’t much you can do about your child’s personality; it’s innate. But, by definition, your child’s habits are acquired modes of behavior. ...

Nathan Machoka

A group of children blowing bubbles.

Helicopter Parenting: 3 Types of Damage it Can Inflict on Children

Not everything done with good intentions leads to positive outcomes, which is evident in the case of helicopter parenting. Find out how hovering moms and dads affect the lives of their growing children. Helicopter parenting is a style where parents “take too much responsibility for their children’s experiences,” says Carolyn Daitch, Ph.D. (Edtechreview). Before everything ...

Mike West

Helicopter parents.

What Is the Greatest Wealth Children Can Inherit From Their Parents?

Life is unpredictable. So what good is accumulating vast wealth and possessions since no one can take them away upon leaving this world? This wise and worldly principle will enable parents to consider: “What is the most important and long-lasting wealth you can impart to your children?”  Traditionally, there has been a well-known saying among ...

Emma Lu

Children playing.

Helping Children Develop Good Character

For young children, everything in life is part of learning. Encouraging children to develop good character during play is essential to their development. Many parents think it is difficult for children to cultivate good character traits, but it is relatively easy to form bad ones when you pay attention to their behavior while at play; ...

Max Lu

Five young friends with smiling faces running outdoors.

5 Ways to Set Technology Boundaries in Your Family

The world is ever-evolving, and technology is used in nearly everyone’s daily life. Technology is not just electronic gadgets, but anything that has been developed to help ease daily tasks, including such things as cooking utensils and office supplies. How is technology separating families? The adverse effects of using technology too much can lead to ...

Viena Abdon

A young boy watching a smartphone screen.

Mental Health Activities for Kids and Teens

In today’s fast-paced society, it can be hard for kids and teens to deal with stressors that may be causing them to experience emotional and behavioral issues. Including mental health activities in everyday life can encourage them to practice mindfulness, improve communication, and strengthen self-esteem. Mental health activities are those that promote and assist in ...

Viena Abdon

A smiling group of teens outside posing for a group photo.

Why You Should Encourage Children to Learn Musical Instruments

Too often, parents and school administrators view learning to play musical instruments much the way they do most arts education — as a supplemental or “optional” subject that helps to make students more well-rounded, but not as an essential component in school curricula. However, studies show that studying music not only supports good intellectual development ...

Armin Auctor

A child playing the piano.

6 Habits That Will Help Children Have a Good Life

Ye Sentao, a famous educator, said: “Education means developing good habits.” Childhood is the beginning stage of your life, and it’s a crucial period for developing habits. If parents are mindful of their children developing good habits, it will be difficult for their children not to grow up to be good adults in the future! ...

Wilma Oakes

A young girl looking through her clothes.