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10 Engaging Alternatives to Screen Time for Kids This Summer

Photo by Vlada Karpovich Are you thinking about alternatives to screen time to keep your kids engaged this summer? With the summer holidays approaching, many parents face the challenge of keeping their children entertained while limiting their screen time. In today’s digital age, screens are ubiquitous, found on televisions, computers, tablets, and smartphones. While these…

ByMargo MorrisonJuly 17, 20250Comments

Parenting

What is Positive Parenting?

Photo by nappy from Pexels What is Positive Parenting? Positive parenting is parental practices that benefit the full development of children through non-violence, care, recognition, guidance and the establishment of limits (Consejo de Europa, 2006 in Pastor et al. 2015). In this article, you'll find the information you need to learn more about positive parenting and gain…

ByMargo MorrisonApril 25, 20252Comments

Blogs

9 Benefits of Competitive Sports for Child Development

Now that the Olympic Games are over, we are reminded of the incredible power of sports. We watched as elite athletes from around the globe achieved remarkable feats. Now, it's essential to recognize the benefits of competitive sports and its significant role in a child's development. Beyond the medals and records, sports offer numerous physical,…

ByMargo MorrisonAugust 19, 20240Comments

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Fatherhood

7 Essential Benefits of Paternity Leave for New Dads and Families

There are many benefits of paternity leave for new dads and their families. However, data after data shows that some men aren’t taking their entitled paternity leave. Data from the UK show that only a third (32 per cent) of eligible fathers took paternity leave in 2022. Considering the many benefits of paternity leave, fathers…

ByMargo MorrisonJune 30, 20240Comments

Parenting

What are the Benefits of Positive Parenting? 6 Incredible Advantages

Photo by Orione Conceição from Pexels The benefits of positive parenting are enormous for child development. Positive parenting is parental practices that are directed to the full development of children through non-violence, care, recognition, guidance and the establishment of limits (Consejo de Europa, 2006 in Pastor et al., 2015). Research has consistently shown that positive parenting benefits children…

ByMargo MorrisonNovember 30, 20210Comments