Food for Thought

Friendships obviously play an enormous role in our children’s’ lives. Helping our children deal with relationship issues is an important part of growing up. Helping children through a difficult time helps them develop a higher level of emotional...

Emotional intelligence is about “being smarter with our feelings”. Emotional intelligence is a powerful set of learnable skills that can help us to become more aware, make better choices and be more purposeful in our parenting. Learn more at: http...

There’s no specific recipe for a healthy mind, as each individual is different and our needs also change over time. Just like with our physical health, we need to be mindful of our mental health. Mental wellness is all about giving your brain lots...

Parents can help their children foster problem-solving skills by having a responsive, accepting attitude. Following are other key ways to facilitate children's growth: Every day, provide plenty of time for children to choose activities based on...

As with the real world, the internet also has its seamy side and it's all too easy for children to stray into it. To preserve the best of what's online for your children and avoid the garbage, parents have to get involved. Just as you know every...

Children are not born simply good or bad. They need adults who will help them become caring, respectful and responsible for their communities at every stage of their childhood. Learning to be caring is like learning to play a sport or an instrument...

You can make a difference in your child’s life by training their brain to successfully function on social, emotional and academic levels. Here are some ways how: Limit technology and instead re-connect with your kids emotionally. Don’t be afraid to...

Protecting your children from harm is just as important online as it is in the real world. As a parent, you can play an important role in helping children have safe and positive experiences online. The internet offers an exciting world of...

Stress is a natural and normal part of children's lives and the process of growing up can carry quite a bit of stress at different times. Children can begin to experience stress at a very early age and can be more vulnerable because they have not...

It is easy for parents to identify their child’s physical needs: nutritious food, warm clothes when it’s cold and bedtime at a reasonable hour. However, a child’s mental and emotional needs may not be as obvious. Good mental health allows children...