Category: Parenting Tips

Fun for Parents: Instructions Manual from a Freezer

Read carefully the highlighted text below (from the Instruction Manual for a Chest Freezer): Here is the full text: https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/C1EJ%2BbRO-lS.pdf. Do not hesitate to leave a comment below. Cheers, Alina

9 Consequences of Video Game Addiction on Children

Ever since Pang (computer tennis game) arrived in 1972, video games have been a fact of life. Over the years they have multiplied exponentially. Some are educational, some are fun, some are violent. However, there is a chance for anyone to become hooked to these games as most of them are designed to be addictive. … Continue reading 9 Consequences of Video Game Addiction on Children

Tips for Working from Home with Kids – Be Efficient at Work and Raise Happy Kids

Working remotely when the kids are home can be challenging, depending on the age and temperament of the kids. Here are some tips (from my experience) how to succeed to be efficient at work and raise a happy kid at home 😊. Tip #0 Start by explaining to your kid that you have to work … Continue reading Tips for Working from Home with Kids – Be Efficient at Work and Raise Happy Kids

Being a Good Parent During a Pandemic Period: Addressing Kids’ Fears and Isolation – Part 2

Since the COVID-19 quarantine started, social media has had a significant impact on spreading the panic: the exponential growth of the cases in some countries, announcing that flattening of the curve should happen in 2 months, 3 months, then not sure anymore, talking about a virus mutation, a second wave and much more. The MIT … Continue reading Being a Good Parent During a Pandemic Period: Addressing Kids’ Fears and Isolation – Part 2

Being a Good Parent During a Pandemic Period: How to Survive Working from Home with Your Kids 😊 – Part 1

We are living unprecedented times: the COVID-19 pandemic had influenced our habits and society has changed. For the last four months we've spent more time indoors than outdoors. And there is a lot of uncertainty about when this will end. Many of us, every time we go outside, take our gloves and/or masks. When you … Continue reading Being a Good Parent During a Pandemic Period: How to Survive Working from Home with Your Kids 😊 – Part 1

Advantages of Bilingual Kids – Benefits of Learning a Second Language

Teaching your kid a second language is beneficial in many ways. A study published by the University of Washington indicates that exposure to a foreign language ignites infants’ learning. According to an article on Neurology Journal there is evidence that lifelong bilingualism is contributing to delaying of Alzheimer disease. Another study from Frontiers in Psychology … Continue reading Advantages of Bilingual Kids – Benefits of Learning a Second Language