<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] &nbsp; We know that many families are going through new challenges during the pandemic, especially with the schools closing due to the lockdown. Although schools have tried to keep students engaged in online learning, studies have shown that remote learning does not work well for every child. It has actually created more challenges and [&#8230;]</p>

<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] &nbsp; “My daughter always loved going to school. But, suddenly she started making excuses not to go or started missing her after-school activities. I knew something was not right so, I decided to ask her what was bothering her. She reluctantly told me that a boy at school was making fun of her appearance [&#8230;]</p>

<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] &nbsp; You’ve requested nicely a thousand times. You’ve tried taking away privileges. You’ve tried bribing. You’ve tried grounding. You’ve even tried yelling at the top of your lungs. But, your kid just does not want to listen. So, as the last resort, you lift up your hand to spank them. Then the parent guilt [&#8230;]</p>

<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] &nbsp; You may think that praising your children is beneficial for their self-esteem and confidence; and it can be, if done in moderation. But, too much of a good thing can actually be more harmful than valuable for our children and excessive praise is definitely one of those things. Do you know that excessive [&#8230;]</p>

<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] &nbsp; If you think about it, children are actually going through a lot as they grow up. They aren’t only learning about the things around them but also about the huge emotions they feel on the inside. Everything for them is happening so rapidly and there is just so much new stuff to grasp [&#8230;]</p>

<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] &nbsp; Have you ever wondered why two adults who experience the exact same setbacks in life have completely different reactions from one another? One might bounce back pretty easily while the other seems to crumble under the hardships. The answer lies in the amount of resilience that person has acquired which makes them respond [&#8230;]</p>

<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] &nbsp; Parents should be rest assured that conflicts and disagreements are common and can happen all the time between siblings. When children argue or disagree with one another, it’s actually a healthy sign that they are learning to express themselves and are practicing social skills they will need as adults. Although it’s common for [&#8230;]</p>

<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] &nbsp; Anger is considered to be one of the most demonizing and negative emotions out there. But, it doesn’t always have to be something horrible. If anger is utilized productively, it can help us protect our values, make us more assertive and define our boundaries with others.  &nbsp; I can clearly remember the time [&#8230;]</p>

<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] &nbsp; When your child is really pushing your buttons and testing your patience with their misbehavior, that is the time when you have to be the most compassionate. It is important to understand that when a child is angry, that anger stems from fear. A child that seems angry is actually afraid, struggling and [&#8230;]</p>

<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] &nbsp; There was a time when intelligence was assessed only by a person’s cognitive abilities such as their vocabulary, reading comprehension, retention, reasoning and math skills, better known as their IQ level. Having a high Intelligence Quotient (IQ) was seen as the single most important predictor of how successful a child would be in [&#8230;]</p>

<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] &nbsp; Words are powerful. They have the ability to heal us or tear us down and the way we use our words with our children will impact them for the rest of their lives. &nbsp; Can you recall the last time when someone said something nice to you? How about the last time when [&#8230;]</p>

<p>&nbsp; &nbsp; The practice of meditation isn’t something new. People have been meditating for nearly 5000 years and it has proven to be an effective technique for adults to improve their overall health and well-being. There has been plenty of research conducted throughout the world to confirm that meditation has a range of benefits for [&#8230;]</p>

<p>Kids often worry about things without knowing how to cope with the stress or how to manage their feelings. Meditation and mindfulness exercises can all help kids relax, become more aware of their bodies &amp; minds and deal with big emotions. &nbsp; &nbsp; “Due to the rising corona cases, schools in the area will remain [&#8230;]</p>

<p>&nbsp; Some of the fondest memories I have as a child are when we would all get together in the evening and have dinner as a family. We would eat a delicious home-cooked meal, share one story after another and simply enjoy each other&#8217;s company. I remember our dinner time always buzzing with incessant chatter [&#8230;]</p>