Parenting is a so much about teamwork,
and more often than not, partners parent
differently. When parental differences can
be aligned, this collaboration provides
opportunities for sharing, creativity, and
understanding one another better.
A very recent study out of UBC, soon to be published
in an upcoming issue of the journal Psychological
Science, reveals data showing that in homes where
fathers pitched in, daughters held broader career
goals.
” It is the personal paradox of our time:
never before has there been so much
opportunity for families to plug in and
at the same time disconnect.
” Catherine Steiner-Adair, EdD
Mindfulness is a term used to describe a way
of striving to be more aware and present in
our day to day lives. We live such hectic lives
that being mindful helps us to slow down and
absorb the moments in a deeper way than we
normally might.Applying mindfulness to parenting
can bring many benefits to the parent/child relationship.
At Information Children workshops we talk
a lot about temperament. Understanding more about
who your child is and how they react to the world around
them can help you become a more effective and empathetic
parent.
Many parents of late-talkers are concerned with later
language development. But a delay in speech does not
always mean a problem with language. Read about the
difference between speech and language and get some
tips on how to encourage healthy language development.
Parenting is hard work, for everyone.
This can lead to disagreements between parents.
Learn some tips for negotiating parental conflict.
Swamped with leftover boxes from the holidays?
Get creative with your kids and celebrate Boxing Day
with some quick and easy ideas for reusing cardboard.
Getting kids to do chores can be a chore in
and of itself. Get some tips on how to make
things a little easier.
Parenting often comes with a lot of unsolicited and unwanted
advice. Some of it can be harder to ignore than others. Get some
tips on how to deal with all those amateur parenting experts you
encounter.
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