Article originally published by wetheparents.org in April 2019. WeTheParents are Neve and Keane (the parents), two unperfectionists looking for simplicity, meaning, and humor in parenting. All ideas expressed are the writer’s own. Is your child getting enough ‘free play’? Child-led free play – the unstructured time during which children can act out their fantasies, create … Continued
While being a stay-at-home parent isn’t for everyone, many parents would prefer to be home with their children more often. For most families, working part-time work, or being a stay-at-home parent just isn’t financially feasible. Many working parents feel bad they can’t attend every baseball game or feel guilty that a daycare provider spends more … Continued
“Put your phone away when I’m talking to you.” One assumes this is a parent talking to their child, right? As it turns out, kids think that too. A key study examining how kids view tech rules and expectations at home reveals kids want tech rules! So let’s cut to the chase and explore the 3 tech … Continued
“Disconnect from technology and reconnect with each other.” – Rosemary Wixom The holiday break, a time when all the family are together and the kids are underfoot. Problem is, it’s well and truly winter now. The months of spring – and sunshine – are still a few months away so you won’t be reaching for that … Continued
Now that December is well and truly here, it’s time to start thinking about the Christmas break. The time when all the family comes together and celebrates a magical time of year… Or not. Once your kids have opened their present and found the latest iPhone or tablet that you got them, you may as … Continued
“There is no Wi-Fi in the forest but I promise you will find a better connection” – Author Uknown Summer is here! And with it, the age-old parenting conundrum of how to keep the kids entertained during the school holidays. But the answer doesn’t have to be screen time! In fact, with a little know-how, … Continued
“Play is the way kids try the world on for size and imagine their place in it” – Raffi Why is it that everything feels so choreographed these days? Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE routine. It gives me structure – a way of organising my life – day-in-day-out. And it’s great for kids! You can find out … Continued
We tend to overly complicate our kids’ lives in this modern world. From scheduled playdates to structured activities to meticulously planned-out road trips, we’ve forgotten the beauty of puttering around our own homes and neighborhoods finding imaginative things to do to pass the time. According to the American Association of Pediatrics, in a 2007 study on … Continued
The holiday season is behind us for another year and we’ve had over a whole month to recuperate. Let’s all breathe a collective sigh of relief, shall we? As much as I enjoy the holidays, there is much that seems compulsory about them. It’s the time of year when you break out Great Grandma’s recipe folder. … Continued
From toddlers to teens, our world is now dominated by screens. With plenty of experts and material on the matter, parents have often asked for a guide that helps them take charge of technology in their home. So, we decided to review Noel Janis-Norton’s book — Calmer, Easier, Happier Screen Time — to see if … Continued