Hand-written birthday cards and sorry letters on your bedside table. These are just a few of the joys of this stage of raising your children. From four to twelve, we can keep being their confidante and best friend if we stop bossing around these tiny bosses. Not known as the hardest part, because children are independent and like to do things themselves, this is where the homework struggles begin.
In a world that is still predominantly male-dominated, it is crucial to expose children to strong female cartoon characters as role models from an early age. Cartoons and animated movies have the power to shape children’s perceptions and beliefs, and by showcasing inspiring female characters, we can empower young minds and promote gender equality whether…
For generations, the phrase “boys will be boys” has been used to excuse behavior typically associated with boys and men, including aggression, roughhousing, and even harassment or assault. However, this phrase perpetuates harmful gender stereotypes and excuses unacceptable behavior. It is essential that we move beyond this mentality and instead focus on promoting healthy and…
As generations and parenting styles are evolving, the importance of love and family in raising and nurturing children is slowly getting the attention it deserves. Raising children can be a challenging and intricate task that requires a considerable amount of time, effort, and resources. However, despite the difficulties, it’s also one of life’s greatest joys….
When young children, particularly toddlers, ask about how babies are made, it can be a bit daunting to know how to respond. As a parent or caregiver, it’s important to approach this topic with sensitivity and honesty, while also keeping in mind your child’s age and level of understanding. Remember, nearly every kid has asked…
Why has this world created a control or standard for normalizing things? Anything or anyone that deviates from the control is considered abnormal, irregular, unhealthy, or whatever word fits in according to the type of thing or person we are talking about. Likewise, behavioral issues that are pronounced “misfit” for a certain person, could be…
Like all mothers, I always wanted my child to learn more. I did not just want him to know the answers but I also wanted him to know which questions to ask and how to think critically when a problem is present. For this purpose, I always wanted my son, Musa, to get a STEM…
The other day, my son and I had a very interesting conversation about the word “no.” Honestly, I don’t remember the context but I’ll tell you what I remember. I was telling him that no is a complete sentence to which he giggled. “When someone says No, they mean it Zaviar,” I told him. When…
Unschooling is an interest-led approach to education, where the parents act as facilitators and supporters of their child’s education rather than take on the role of teacher. If someone had told me a few years ago that I would be homeschooling my two children with multiple special needs, I probably would have laughed or just…
As a parent, your concern about your child’s eating habits and patterns is inevitable and justified. From the moment you start weaning your little one, the challenge of what to feed and what not to feed begins. Most children are picky or reluctant when it comes to food items, especially if they are trying them…
While writing sentences as part of his homework, my six-year-old came excitedly to me to ask me the spelling of penis. After an obvious double take, I asked him to tell me what his sentence was first. He then brought his notebook and showed me a page-long sentence describing a lollipop. Imagine. Apparently, the lollipop…