Our children are stressed out by an educational system that actually uses stress as an educational technique. It's a constant pressure of homework deadlines, essays and exams. And our children are told at a young age that failing a test means that they are failures in life. … [Read more...] about Coping with Stress in Modern Education
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How Early Should Children Learn Their ABCs?
As parents struggle with the demands of career and family life many parents are wondering when they should start preparing their young child for school. This school age preparation can be started at a fairly young age but there are certain considerations that should be made by … [Read more...] about How Early Should Children Learn Their ABCs?
Why Parent Involvement is Crucial to Proper Child Growth
As an educator I would have to say that parent involvement is extremely important. I have seen children's lives literally changed when a parent decides to get involved more in their child's life. Academically their grades and attention improve as well as their motivation to … [Read more...] about Why Parent Involvement is Crucial to Proper Child Growth
What Are the Principles of Attachment Parenting?
Attachment parenting is a style of parenting that helps promote bonding and closeness between child and parent. While there may be medical or family circumstances why you are unable to practice all of the principles of Attachment parenting, they can serve as a basis to develop … [Read more...] about What Are the Principles of Attachment Parenting?
Pros and Cons of Attachment Parenting
While Attachment parenting is marketed as a unique and loving way to parent, this method of parenting has its detractors as well. While every type of parenting advice and model has both pros and cons, it is important that prospective parents understand that the important thing … [Read more...] about Pros and Cons of Attachment Parenting
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to