8 Incredible Advantages of Physical Activity for Children

Photo by Mikhail Nilov Commonly, when individuals choose to become physically fit, they presume that the process would involve grueling and rigorous labor. But the truth is, anyone can get in shape by performing daily activities. Simple things like carrying packages, walking to the store, or climbing stairs are good exercises. The trick is to…

Sibling Rivalry: A Polarizing Relationship in The Family

Photo by Victoria Akvarel Sibling rivalry is typical in almost every family in the world. Whether we like it or not, it happens. And sometimes, it can get entertaining. When the fight gets serious, it might have serious repercussions. How should parents resolve this positively? Sibling rivalry is formally defined as brothers and sisters competing…

The Sense of Morality in Children

Photo by Monstera Despite their young age, children already understand that helping others is good and harming them is terrible. These behaviors show that children may already have some sense of morality. However, with a long way from maturity, they will still need reinforcements to cement their belief system. Morality is a system of values…

Learning About Toponymy: How Place Names Evolve

Monique Elias’s Faces and Places in the World is a lovely book for children to learn more about geography and place names, which led me to discover more about toponymy. Derived from the Greek words topos and onoma, meaning “region” and “to name,” respectively, toponymy is the study of place names, how they evolved throughout the years, where they came…

Making Most Of The Playtime: The Do’s And Don’ts

Photo by Ksenia Chernaya Play helps our children learn new things while developing their creative thinking, building social skills, and learning about their talents and interests. Since life is so busy, these “Do’s” and “Don’ts” will indeed help your family make the most of playtime! Special playtime lets you focus on your kid’s good behaviors…