Photo by Kampus Production It’s valuable to know some helpful tips to care for children with disabilities so that we can better cater to their needs, especially for parents. Lynda Drake, author of the book The Power of Imperfect Parents, offers some of these tips that parents can utilize. In her book, readers can also discover…
Category: Child development
10 Important Lessons We Learn from Adventure Stories
Photo by Annie Spratt The lessons we learn from adventure stories let us become more flexible and better individuals when life challenges come our way. “Castle Forks,” a magical outdoor book adventure by Chris Cochrane offers a world to explore beyond the book. It features a character also named Chris Cochrane, who is on his first hunting…
How to Help Kids Overcome Self-Doubt and Be Happier
Photo by PNW Production Learning how to help kids overcome self-doubt is essential knowledge that parents need to know so that they may aid their kids in growing into confident and well-adjusted adults. Elaine Vanderberg, author of the children’s book “Chloe The Left Behind Angel,” encourages parents and kids to discover the transformative power of…
Not All Parents: Living as a Child in a Broken Home
Photo by Salvio Bhering July In August by Maryjo Paradis-Smith depicts what it would potentially be like, at its worst, for children living in a broken home and with a parent who does not care for them. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 1 in 8 children lived in households where…
Life Isn’t Forever: Talking to Children About Illnesses
Photo by Jordan Whitt on Unsplash Children will only understand the complexities of life if adults thoroughly discuss it with them. But with their innocence, how should this discussion happen? Life is never predictable. It’s a mixture of ups and downs, highs and lows. But regardless of where one currently is, everyone can better cope…