Preventing Child Sexual Abuse
As a parent, you always want to protect your children from the many evils of the world. One of the scariest things to imagine is your child suffering from sexual abuse, and the threat is far too prominent. One of every 10 kids will be sexually abused before their 18th birthday. Children who are sexually […]
Chores or No Chores: Should I Give My Child Chores?
Chores, or no chores… That is the question. If you ask your child, chances are they’ll vote no chores, but the truth is that chores help teach kids important life skills. Here’s what you need to know about chores for kids. Benefits of Household Chores for Kids Household chores aren’t just meaningless work, they are […]
Practicing Self-Compassion
Teaching compassion helps our kids develop into kind, caring individuals. However, compassion is not just about how we treat others, it’s also about how we treat ourselves. Self-compassion is the kindness and understanding we give to ourselves. While it’s great to give to others, to grow into healthy, confident adults, kids must be able to […]
What to Do if Your Teen’s Friends Use Drugs
As kids enter their teenage years, they tend to gravitate more toward friends. Oftentimes, this growing independence is associated with acting out and other negative behaviors. In the worst cases, teen years can be riddled with drug and alcohol use. The earlier teens get into drugs, the worse impact it can have on their life […]