We all know that school opening is just around the corner. Kids will start waking up early and go to school. They will face, prepare or not, whatever challenges come their way. Not only in academics, but also the weather and the pollutants they have to face. As moms, we all know that we should protect our children from all sort of nemesis that can cause harm to our children’s health. We try to battle it with whatever we know is right for them. Let me share to you three ways that I learned on how to protect your kids from everyday health challenges… 1. Keep your children hydrated. Juices…
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Displaying Empathy: 5 Tips for Better Communication with Your Teen
Living with a teenager can be a trying time for everyone involved. As parents, we tend to focus on the behavior rather than trying to see what is driving that behavior. We see the disrespect, the moodiness, the negative attitude, and we want it gone. But rather than attempting to fix the reason it is there in the first place, many of us rely on disciplinary actions like punishments, yelling, or other negative reinforcement to get rid of the problem temporarily. Instead, learning how to communicate with your teen can help eliminate the problem behaviors completely by addressing the root concern. However, communication with a teen can be likened to…
