It’s never too early – or too late – to let kids help out with chores. Many parents know the value of having kids do chores – from teaching good life habits to building confidence as a contributing member of the family. But sometimes it’s hard to think up the right chores for the right … 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
“Fifty-six percent of all working parents say the balancing act is difficult, and those who do are more likely to say that parenting is tiring and stressful, and less likely to find it always enjoyable and rewarding.” – Stressed, Tired, Rushed: A Portrait of the Modern Family, NYTimes.com, November 2015 It doesn’t matter what you … 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
“Megan, get off the tablet. NOW!” – Unknown Are you tired of nagging your kids to get off their screens? Do you find it hard to explain to your child why they need to get off their devices? When it comes to limiting screen time, most kids don’t get why it makes sense to introduce screen … Continued
“Managing kids’ technology use was once much easier for parents. They switched off the television when a show was over or kept an eye on kids as they used the family computer in the living room,” – Alexis Hiniker, author of “Not at the Dinner Table”. Alexis is right, managing tech expectations used to be … Continued
“Can you explain why you’d give a one year old an iPad?” Yes, Adam Alter can. As he so accurately summarizes in his new book Irresistible, iPads make the job of parenting seem much easier (at least in the heat of the moment). So, we read his book to summarise the key points we loved … Continued
Nothing beats the feeling of satisfaction – or relief – once you have tackled the household chores. But did you know there are hidden health benefits to doing them? A 2008 study by the British Journal of Sports Medicine found just 20 minutes of sustained housework a week can reduce depression by 20%! This was further … Continued
As many parents have recently seen in the news, Facebook has launched Messenger for Kids. A good way to give parents greater parental controls and additional safety measures for kids who we know are online? Or a platform that will convince kids to turn to Facebook when they reach 13 years of age? What is … Continued
I scream, you scream, we all scream for…screen time. After all, who wants ice cream that lasts 5 minutes when you can have endless hours of entertainment on your smartphone, tablet and computer? Nothing sends us Moms round the bend like hearing our child whine and moan, scream and screech — demanding time on their … Continued