How to build resilience in your children from an early age
Not to step on Aslan’s toes here, but it truly is a crazy world out there, and one thing I want to try to do as a parent is raise a resilient little person. Resilience equips kids with the tools they need to bounce back from challenges, navigate setbacks, and thrive in the face of […]
2 years ago
The youngest sibling is the most fun, according to science
Being the youngest has its perks! If you’re the youngest sibling in your family then we’ve got some good news for you. A study has discovered that the youngest child is the most fun to be around. The baby in your family is more likely to be the most craic, according to expert Dr. Catherine […]
2 years ago
Giving our children experiences rather than toys makes them more intelligent
Very interesting. The run up to Christmas and birthdays often fills me with dread as I know my kids are about to get an influx of gifts that really they don’t need. I try to stay as zero waste as possible but it can be difficult when grandparents and aunts and uncles want to naturally […]
4 years ago
Study says that these childhood experiences can affect our health for life
What we experience as children may dictate our health the rest of our lives according to study. The Kaiser ACE (Adverse Childhood Experience) study has shown links between negative experiences and risky behaviour, psychological issues, serious illness, and even causes of death. According to Michelle Shepard, MD, PhD and paediatrician at the University of Vermont Children’s Hospital, […]
4 years ago
Liam Neeson says he has “kind of a post-traumatic stress disorder” from childhood memory
“It has definitely formed something of my character.” *Content warning: This article contains references to domestic violence.* Liam Neeson has revealed he is “still coming to terms” with violent memories from his Northern Irish childhood. Speaking to AARP about his new movie Memory, in which he plays a hitman struggling with dementia, the actor reflected […]
4 years ago
Childhood is over for many children by the age of 12, new study finds
A toxic combination of marketing, media and peer pressure. There is no denying that children today are growing up – both physically and behaviorally – at a much faster pace now than their parents’ generation. In fact, according to a survey conducted by Netmums, most parents agree that these days, childhood is over for many […]
4 years ago