aggressive behavior, assertiveness, authority, conflict resolution, leadership, parenting, respect, teaching

The 3 Golden Keys of Jewish Mothers for Their Children

In Jewish families, mothers are crucial in imparting basic morals and survival skills to their children, the three golden keys. Both Chinese and Israeli Jewish parents place great importance on parenting and education. But what are the differences in their educational philosophies? A Jewish mother’s story provides a great explanation. Meet Shala Eimis, a Jewish ...

Emma Lu

Three golden keys.

6 Recommendations to Nurture Yourself Amid Parenthood

You love your kids more than anything, but being a parent can be exhausting. Between managing schedules, chores, meals, baths, homework, and activities, it’s easy to forget about yourself.  However, self-care is essential for every parent. 6 ways to nourish your body and soul, renew your energy, and rediscover yourself in parenthood 1. Take time ...

Viena Abdon

Depressed mom with her baby.

What to Do When a Child Lies: 7 Ways to Deal With the Situation

Despite every parent not wanting this to happen, a child’s lying can occasionally occur when least expected. Sometimes children tell a lie about the most minor things ever, and most of the time, they don’t even understand why they do what they do. However, these could be critical moments when you could help them learn ...

Mike West

Pinocchio after telling a lie.

7 Ways to Entertain a Child When They Are Sick: No Technology Needed

A sick child can sometimes be restless as they struggle to have fun and keep themselves entertained. This can lead to more stress since gadgets and electronics aren’t ideal for them, so finding non-technological ways to engage them is essential. If you struggle to keep your child entertained, especially when they are sick, looking for ...

Mike West

A sick child.

Parenting 101: Nurturing Respect and Shaping Positive Attitudes in Your Children

One of the primary goals of parents is to raise well-mannered and respectful children who treat others with kindness and consideration. However, navigating through moments of disrespect from your child can be challenging and disheartening. This article provides practical guidance on changing your children’s attitude if they disrespect you. Building strong parent-child relationships Encouraging respectful ...

Viena Abdon

A group of smiling children.

Why Bed-Sharing Can Do More Harm Than Good

To bed-share or not to bed-share? That is the question on every parent’s mind regarding bed-sharing, a sleeping arrangement in which parents and young children share a bed.  Also known as co-sleeping, children often sleep alongside their parents as they are growing up. Many families believe bed-sharing is a great way to spend time together, ...

Haidene Go

Bed-sharing with a child.

Endurance and Hard Work: Preparing Children for Life’s Obstacles

As parents, it’s our instinct to love and support our children to set them up for a happy, successful life. Yet, an old saying warns that “too much of a good thing is not good.” In your attempts to shield your children from life’s harsh realities, you may unintentionally prevent them from undertaking challenging experiences ...

Haidene Go

Happy brother and sister leap into the air while holding hands outside by a pond.

Waldorf’s Seven-Year Developmental Stages: What You Should Know as a Parent

Austrian scientist and thinker Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925) developed the Waldorf schools in the aftermath of WWI. Steiner concluded that a human being is a threefold being of spirit, soul, and body whose capacities unfold in developmental stages on the path to adulthood. According to Steiner’s anthroposophical beliefs, there is a seven-year period between each developmental stage. The ...

Nathan Machoka

Children doing schoolwork.

The 3 Taboos of Wealth and Status: How Behavior Shapes Your Destiny

Regardless of your status or wealth, breaking any of these three major taboos will definitely lead to disasters. In fact, causality and retribution are closely related, though they may seem to be invisible to the human eye. As an old saying goes: “Good begets good, and evil begets evil.”  You may believe that money and ...

Tatiana Denning

On the man's left is an arid landscape with deep cracks in the parched earth and a sandstorm in the distance. On his right is a beautiful expanse of lush, green grass as far as the eye can see with blue sky and a few puffy white clouds overhead.