“Studies show that the best time for a child to start learning swim basics is between the ages of one and four.” How to teach a child to swim? Teaching kids swimming is all about getting it natural in a playful form, with swimming lesson ideas in mind. Whilst I have a superpower with presenting …
There was one family that used to have a dog. It lasted until their first child was born. And the reason they gave away one of their valuable members of the family is that they didn’t want their baby to be exposed to dog fur, dust, and dirt. Well, in recent years this became a …
It was 2 a.m., and the cries started again. My newborn’s face was scrunched into the tiniest, angriest frown I’d ever seen, and I could feel my heart racing. Was it hunger? Gas? Did I miss a diaper change? I looked over at my partner, who shrugged helplessly, half-asleep. In those early days of parenthood, …
The Enduring Relevance of Emotional Intelligence Books Emotional intelligence (EI) is a cornerstone of personal growth and effective relationships, making books on this topic indispensable for both children and parents. From teaching kids how to recognize and manage their emotions to helping parents foster empathy and resilience in their families, this genre offers tools to …
What your child’s space says about their emotional needs? Are you familiar with the concept of introverted vs. extroverted children? Have you noticed your child spending all their time curled up on the family couch, chatting while you cook, or shadowing you from room to room? Or perhaps your child seems to vanish after school, …
How to Create a Home That Supports Your Child’s Inner World Your home is your child’s first emotional classroom — every corner teaches them something about safety, comfort, and self-expression. For children, especially, the layout, tone, and feel of a home can deeply impact their sense of safety, independence, and emotional regulation. This is where …
Parenting in 2025 looks different than it did just a few years ago. We’re no longer just managing behavior — we’re decoding emotional signals, rethinking discipline, and prioritizing family mental health and well-being alongside academic success. In other words, we are more focused on mindful parenting which typically means parenting without yelling or parenting with …
Once we all come to the point when our child is ready to have a real toddler’s desk and ergonomic children’s furniture. This is a very important moment for both parents and kids as we move our activities from the floor to a real kids’ desk and chairs. Let’s take a look at the best …
Terrible Threes is a term that is used to identify the stage when the child unexpectedly changes the behaviour, throws unexplained terrible 3-year-old tantrums, and becomes less controllable. Indeed, when your child reaches three years of age, he undergoes amazing changes in his development.
“A human being is a single being. Unique and unrepeatable.” /Eileen Caddy/ Entering a living room after putting our little baby for his first short “siesta”, I came to my hubby and gave him a gentle hug. He was watching his Facebook or Instagram. But this time the singer Pink caught my attention. Back in …
Early childhood education is important but do parents realize just how important it is? Today we talk about why it is never too early for parents to think about their child’s education and explain how it shapes every stage of a child’s life and development. Introduction to early childhood education Your child is learning every …
What are the Terrible Twos? What can be so terrible about a two-year-old toddler? While our babies are the cutest and most loving little humans in the world, there are certain stages both, parents and a baby, have to face. This is where signs of terrible twos start to appear. The terrible twos is a …
Our brain needs 21 to 25 years to get fully developed, and of course, it undergoes lots of challenges. Today we will talk about children’s stages of development and understand more about certain developmental stages of the brain. How is the child’s psyche developed? Let’s start with the neurophysiology of infancy. First of all, children …
Is raising child bilingual or trilingual for life even possible? My first son is trilingual. His first words were at the age of 8 months. He started to speak Russian, Spanish, and English when he was two and a half years old. Currently, we are raising trilingual children with an aim that these three languages …
How to raise bilingual children…Trilingual or multilingual? After we moved to the UK, we found out that one of the biggest problems of most bilingual parents in the UK is that their children speak English and refuses to use their parents’ mother tongue. Well, this makes sense if your child is being raised in English-based …
When we became parents, we knew we wanted to raise strong-willed, brave, and healthy children. We knew they would fall, but we knew we should not make a big deal out of it as we wanted to pursue all the benefits of risky play. First step to even starting risky play with your kids is …
