Best Parents

Although the role of mothers has changed little over the years, the role of fathers has changed considerably, particularly over the past 150 years. During the second half of the nineteenth century, often referred to as the Victorian Era, the father was a very distant and rarely seen figure as far as children were concerned and his responsibility was largely confined to being the family's 'law giver'. This changed during the early part of the twentieth century, due in no small part to the influence Read more [...]

What is best for your child in today's world? Both parents work, we all are not wealthy so what choices do we have? We have to consider who is watching them; do we know them? I think we have to be more careful at what program we decide on. I believe that safety and keeping our children happy is very important. For millions of parents around the world when the bell rings their day does not end. What I mean by that is we cannot leave our jobs to come home and welcome our children at the door. So, Read more [...]

When parents buy their children toys what are they really looking for? Is it purely price of their children's consistent request for a toy that makes the final decision or is it something more measured that that? For some parents buying a toy can be the price of peace and quiet. When kids become rowdy or demanding purchasing a toy can seem like a quick solution. This is an understandable, though short term approach. When kids are caught up in peer and media culture they can be driven to take interest Read more [...]

What is best for your child in today's world? Both parents work, we all are not wealthy so what choices do we have? We have to consider who is watching them; do we know them? I think we have to be more careful at what program we decide on. I believe that safety and keeping our children happy is very important. For millions of parents around the world when the bell rings their day does not end. What I mean by that is we cannot leave our jobs to come home and welcome our children at the door. So, Read more [...]

Take a trip down memory lane, how did your parents try to manage your behaviour. Were they controlling, guiding or just laid back. Chances are that you probably use the same techniques to discipline your own offspring. We all would have learnt from experiences throughout our own childhood. The way your parents brought you up is probably the same way you are raising your children right now. Diana Baumrind (1967) suggests that there are three parenting styles used by parents to help children with Read more [...]

At the age of 40, I have realized that my parents knew more than what I gave them credit for. Many of us don't listen to our parents because we think they are ancient. Looking back, I realize that my parents gained their wisdom by surviving on common sense and street smarts. I would like to share some things I have learned from them. Maybe you have learned the same lessons from your own parents.   You will look back at the first person to break your heart and laugh at your stupidity. Read more [...]

Raising happy children does not have anything to do with the material possessions that you give to them. Regardless of how many toys kids have or how much you try to shield them from the harsher aspects of life, the ability of children to be happy as they grow up is largely based on internal factors. Signs of Unhappiness One of the primary keys to making sure your children are happy is to know how to spot the signs of distress, particularly among children who are under the age of five. Unhappy Read more [...]

I consider myself a fairly educated person. I speak both English and Spanish, have passed several psychology classes, and got an A in logic and persuasion. I thought I was prepared for anything life could throw out at me. I didn't know about teenagers. When my son was a toddler I dreaded taking him on the weekly food shopping expedition. If he was riding in the grocery cart he wanted to be walking, and if he was walking he wanted to be in the grocery cart. He took great pleasure in grabbing things Read more [...]

I may upset a few with this post, but it is something that has been bugging me for quite some time. What you may ask? It's the ugly truth about parenting. Many parents will be disappointed with the actions of their children for some reason or another. Many still, will think it is the child that has the issues or society or the teachers or the peers but never once have they looked at themselves. Never once have they looked in the mirror. By looking in the mirror we may actually see some of the traits Read more [...]