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
Kids’ birthdays are always unique, not just for them but also for the parents. Planning for my kid’s birthdays has always been one of my favorite things. I enjoy every step of the process. It gives me another chance to relive my childhood days. I could have ordered it on Amazon, but birthdays are more… Read More
Children typically begin lying in preschool ages during 3-4 ages. Initially, lying start humorously. For example, picturize a face of a child with a mouth covered with ice cream, and they are trying to wipe it off while telling us that they haven’t eaten anything. I am sure it must have brought a smile to… Read More