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Toddler

July 31

Avoid the Overparenting Trap: How to Parent Like a Minimalist

Overparenting is exhausting for you and your child.

This generation’s parents are all about showering their kids with more — more love and affection, more protection, more good memories, more choices, more opportunities. It may stem from the fact that parents did not receive these growing up, so they want
Preschooler

May 17

Risky Play for Children

Risky play is scary for parents, but kids have so much to gain.

We may think that kids would rather play on their smartphones and tablets. But if they grew up free to run outside the house, ride bikes, or climb trees, they are likely to engage in those activities than staying indoors and seated on
Preschooler

March 8

How to Raise a Fearless and Adventurous Child

Experience is still, by far, your child's best teacher in life.

It's a parent's job to worry about their kids' well-being and their future, but it's also mom and dad's job to prepare them for the world. Experience is the best teacher, as the saying goes, which is why parents need to encourage
Preschooler

June 16

Subic Forest Serves as a School for These Kids Once a Week

A work-at-home mom discovered that nature is the perfect space for learning and play

It was during our regular afternoon neighborhood walks with my daughter, Summer, that I thought about how fun it would be if we have a group of children involved in outdoor activities. One would think summer camp, but I wasn't quite convinced.
Toddler

May 31

This Playschool Has the Best Classroom, and It Is Set Up in Your Home

Authentic play time is not wasted time. And when it's planned around your child's needs and conducted at home, it's even better.

Young kids learn best through play. Several studies have proven that play fosters creativity, resilience, openness to new ideas, and many more. But while independent play builds confidence and critical thinking, kids should also learn to play with others to boost their
Real Parenting

March 9

4 Ways to Raise a Daughter Who Is Not Afraid of Anything

If we want our little girls to be strong and brave, moms, we need to be the same.

If we still think of ourselves as fragile and weak, we are doing a disservice to our daughters whose first female role model -- whether we like it or not -- is their mother. To instill courage in our little girls early on

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