Children are often recommended to learn in an active learning environment, but most children at school sit down at a desk for 8 hours a day. Scientists who’ve studied the effects of having children only experiencing indoor activity have stated that we are doing our children a disservice by keeping them indoors. The following list…
Growing up is a difficult process. Navigating school, social life, and extracurricular activities is a challenge for every child. With the right guidance, most make it through unscathed, develop as people and mature into adulthood. Sometimes, however, a child can fall into the wrong crowd of troublemakers. Drug use, violence, and other activities can hinder…
In the United States, there is an epidemic of child sexual abuse. Sexual abuse can happen to any child, anywhere, no matter their background. Unfortunately, child sexual abuse tends to be common in organizations that involve a mass number of children and people who are supposed to be mentors and/or role models. The Boy Scouts…
Raising kids is not always easy, and parenting teens presents unique challenges that have to be addressed. It’s important to dive into awkward conversations with teenagers about tough topics before they make decisions that could have life-altering consequences. Relationships Kids develop relationships with friends and family members early in life, and parents can help guide…
Low self-esteem is definitely something difficult. It can get in the way of you having a quality life. One of the main reasons that an individual will enter into therapy usually stems from low self-confidence. Additionally, it’s important to note that the low self-confidence of adults typically stems from events that occurred in their childhood.…
It can be hard for children to understand what it means to function in the real world. As parents, we often want to protect them from failure and struggle. Yet, it is often only by overcoming obstacles and challenges that children gain the confidence they need to live successfully as adults. Starting a small business…
Many teenagers are susceptible to mood swings, especially when puberty hits and they are dealing with changing hormones. This is a particularly hard time for kids to maintain a positive attitude if they already struggle with self-confidence. Parents can help their teenagers handle these shifting emotions in positive ways. Try talking things out or suggesting…
\Technology has come to play such an important role in everyday life that today’s children accept it as commonplace. Their parents, on the other hand, are faced with a number of challenges to go along with the convenience—namely, the issue of how to teach your child about the pros and cons of social media, as…
There are many acts that a teen may consider to be relatively harmless that could be considered serious offenses in the eyes of the law. For instance, stealing a comic book could be considered larceny even if it only costs a few dollars. As a parent, you can help your child get through a potentially…
Learning how to drive is one of the biggest milestones of a teen’s life. However, it can be fraught with uncertainty for both the teens and their parents. If you have a child who is getting ready to learn how to drive, you need to make sure that you’re both in the right mindset. Below…