Most parents like to reminisce on how their childhood was fun, even though there were no fancy toys and electronics. Children created games from practically nothing. Sometimes play was unstructured, ideas were invented as they sought to push the boundaries of their...
There are certain gender expectations that boys are subjected to as they are growing up. They are expected to follow a script that is based on traditional ideas of masculinity. This is summed up in the popular phrase ‘man up’. Some Of These Expectations Include:...
September and October can be very challenging months for both parents and children transitioning back to school from a relaxing and non-structured summer. Going back onto a routine can be tough for both parents and their children. Once school starts, most teachers...
As any parent knows, children have to learn what to expect from the people, places, and things in their world. The task of figuring out who or what talks or has feelings, what objects just take up space but can’t move on their own and which things might move freely...
Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder is a group of disabilities that cause impairment in social, cognitive and behavioral areas in a person. Although, up until now, only 65 genes were known as part of the autism-risk spectrum, new research has estimated there are...
When it comes to raising children there are all sorts of obstacles and challenges that come your way. One of those challenges that many parents face is making sure that when their children leave the nest they are confident adults. Being a confident child and adult in...
