By Elmer George, Contributor (Image courtesy of Pexels) It’s easy to forget how much magic there is in learning when life becomes busy with routines, responsibilities, and due dates. But if you’ve ever watched a child ask a string of “why” questions or get lost in the pages of a book, you know that curiosity is…
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The Juggle Is Real: Finding Balance in Kids’ Packed Schedules
By Elmer George, Contributor (Image courtesy of Freepik) Kids today are busier than ever. Between school, sports, lessons, clubs, social lives, and the ever-present pull of screens, it’s no wonder so many parents feel like personal assistants just trying to keep up. But even the best-organized calendars can’t guarantee that your child is thriving. Finding a…
Building Strong Sibling Relationships
Sibling relationships are unique and complex. They can be sources of lifelong love, support, and companionship, or they can be fraught with rivalry and resentment. Despite the age gap between my two little ones (almost 8 years) the sibling bond is no less important nor is it any easier to develop. But based on my…
Mastering the Art of Kitchen Safety: A Parent’s Guide to Teaching Children
By Elmer George, Contributor (Image courtesy of Pexels) Teaching your kids cooking and baking isn’t just about recipes and ingredients. It’s crucial to incorporate safety lessons into this fun and educational process. This guide from Candid Life Journeys is tailored to help you, the parent, ensure your kitchen becomes a safe and enjoyable learning environment for…
Thriving as a Single Parent: Strategies for Balancing Life’s Demands
By Elmer George, Contributor (Image courtesy of Freepik) While raising children can be one of the most rewarding roles in life, it can also be one of the most demanding – especially if you’re a single parent! Balancing the many obligations of work, home, and raising children can feel overwhelming at times. However, these key strategies…
Establishing a family “People Charter”
I’ve always found it challenging to deal with children when it comes to over criticism versus explaining some of the nuances of dealing with people. Where do we draw the line between setting some basic social structure for the little guys versus allowing them to be free in expressing themselves? Obviously there is no right…
Fighting Entitlement with a Dose of Perspective
I have written about not guilting kids, and that doing so actually has more negative effects than benefits. But there is a fine line between guilting and readjusting a child’s perspective. Especially when it comes to being grateful, empathetic, and understanding. If you are too careful about avoiding any guilt trips, you may run the…
Don’t Go Break”fast” Their Heart
Horrified that your kids want to make you breakfast? Here are some thoughts that might help.
Practising Delayed Gratification
This concept has been rolling around for a while – but once you think about the benefits it provides you and your kids you’ll want to start early.
Be Mindful of Your Kids
This is just a reminder to well-intentioned parents out there to be mindful of your kids and treat them as humans not as playthings, especially around family and close friends. I am guilty of this too where I tend to pressure my son to hug and kiss every single person (when only handshake can suffice…
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