“We don’t know yet how this story is going to end but let me tell you about some challenging times I got through or your grandparents got...

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We begin evaluating children in school very early on. Even before the first grades are given teachers often use stickers, stamps and...

With summer here before you knew it, many parents wonder how to occupy their children during the break. Some have solved this problem by...

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Lately, I found myself appreciating a trait that my parents have demonstrated when we were growing up, especially during the school years...

A step-by-step guide for raising art lovers When I was little, I had the privilege to grow up in one of the most beautiful cities in the...

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Do you do what your child asks you to? Not in a sense of doing whatever they wish every time they do, but when they want a hug, want you...

“He just knows how to push my buttons!”, “I swear, this child just keeps testing me!” Do these phrases sound familiar or resonate with...

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Do you sometimes feel like you are correcting your children too often? Or perhaps they are shutting down even before you begin...

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Have you ever heard the term "terrible twos"? I have not, until I came to the United States. This term does not exist in the other...

"Mom, are you listening?" Have you ever heard your child ask this question? Or felt overwhelmed and exhausted by your children's demands...

We are going through a challenging time but this is just one of many on our parenting journey and so we often wonder: how do I make sure...

Are you a good parent? Such a provoking question that immediately invites judgement, especially if you are naturally prone to...