Sibling Rivalry

If you have one child or you have brothers and/or sisters you’re probably well away of sibling rivalry even if you’re not familiar with the term. According to Mott Children, “Sibling rivalry is the jealousy, competition and fighting between brothers and sisters.” So why does this even happen ? Check out one theory, “Try to … Continue reading Sibling Rivalry →

Adoption Facts

In the United States, according to the Adoption Network, there are 428,000 children waiting in foster care. Only about 135,000 children are adopted each year. Among these children, in both groups just mentioned, there are more boys than girls, over half are over the age of 6 and African American children are “disproportionately represented”. More … Continue reading Adoption Facts →

Children And Dieting

As parents, we just want whatever is best for our kids. When you notice that your child is overweight or shows other diet related signs that they’re unhealthy of course you want to do something about it. Along with exercising more, you may think about putting your kiddo on a diet. Wellllllllll, according to ParentMap … Continue reading Children And Dieting →

Children and Meditation

One of the unfortunate disparities between impoverished children and other children is that the underserved don’t readily have available the tools needed to cope with stress. This can end up being completely devastating since high, prolonged stress is one of the most dominant byproducts of poverty. One way people around the country have tried to … Continue reading Children and Meditation →

Parenting Styles

There are four primary types of parenting styles based on how supportive and how demanding you are regarding your children. Out of the four that we’re about to explain, keep in mind that psychology says that AUTHORITATIVE parenting is the style that produces the healthiest children. Supportiveness, also called Parental Responsiveness, refers to “the extent … Continue reading Parenting Styles →

Why Gardening Matters

Research has shown time and time again how important it is for us to make sure we get outside time daily. It’s good for both our bodies and our minds. The question is, however, what should we even be doing while we’re outside ?! One suggestion is G A R D E N I N … Continue reading Why Gardening Matters →