We often hear people saying that girls have a natural motherly instinct; even their pretend plays have a caring touch. On the other hand, boys play rough. Now, where does this behavior come from? Are they born with these instincts or traits? Well, they imitate their parents since childhood. Girls see their moms in a… Read More
In parenting roles, we have to teach our kids that when they are uncomfortable discussing a specific topic or when someone comes and shares some new information with them, how should they decide if they should entertain such talks? And if they don’t want further discussion, how do they communicate it to their peers? And… Read More
I am a mother to a high school and an elementary school child. My high schooler will fly away from our nest in a few years. And my elementary schooler will be learning new ways to face and handle unique aspects of a student’s life. Pressure, anxiety, stress – these words go hand in hand… Read More
“You have been on your phone for one hour. Do something else, please.” “You just switched off the TV and now you are on your phone.” Do these sentences sound familiar to you? In almost every household, these are a few standard sentences. We often set limits on kids’ screen time. During their yearly well… Read More
Have you ever thought about how we can tell what somebody else is feeling? Sometimes, friends might say they are happy or sad, but we can guess their mood even if they do not tell us. Other than their non-verbal clues, one essential clue is their facial expressions. Our ability to recognize emotions in other… Read More