Didn't we always dream of being the perfect mom or dad, and raising equally perfect children? But truth trumps fiction every time and when our time as parents came, we had to let go of unrealistic and fantastical goals. We learned that we are also guilty of parenting behaviors that are not the ideal. So, don't be disheartened if you have normal kids who get into scrapes or talk … [Read more...] about 4 Parenting Behaviors that Are Harmful for Your Children
Parenting & Education
There’s a Wrong Way to Praise Your Children
As parents, we have always been told to praise and support our children so that they grow up to be confident adults who can overcome life's challenges. And so, for every little accomplishment they do, we applaud and compliment them endlessly. Then we wonder why, when they grow up, they are not the motivated individuals we envisioned them to be. Could it be that we are praising … [Read more...] about There’s a Wrong Way to Praise Your Children
How To Balance Fatherhood and a Career and Succeed in Both
Father's day or not, dads around the world should be given credit for having an active role in raising their kids. But when talk about family-work balance arises, it's always mothers who get the focus, thanks to cultural orientation and traditional values. Evolving times have changed all that. Dual income households have become the norm, and with both dad and mom working, … [Read more...] about How To Balance Fatherhood and a Career and Succeed in Both
4 Things to Do to Ensure the Safety of Kids While on the Road
Kids in cars. That's one of the biggest frustrations of parents, especially if the trip is a rather long one. Every day, though, parents and caregivers take children in cars - to and from school, to after-school activities, and so on. Even on the weekend, there are family activities that may require parents to take their children with them. There is just no avoiding … [Read more...] about 4 Things to Do to Ensure the Safety of Kids While on the Road
Studying Asian Languages: Learning Thai, Mandarin and Nihongo
Learning a foreign language is not the easiest thing to do, especially if you plan on learning one that is linguistically very different from your native tongue. That said, learning a second or foreign language has always been viewed as something desirable. After all, there are many advantages to knowing more than one language including easier integration for those moving to a … [Read more...] about Studying Asian Languages: Learning Thai, Mandarin and Nihongo