#Repost Credits to: myvision.org Screens are everywhere in the modern world. But spending too much time looking at screens can be harmful to your children’s eyes, bodies and minds. Setting limits regarding screen time can protect your child’s health and help them live a balanced, happy life. There are many tools to limit what types of content your child can access and for how long. Teaching your child how to interact appropriately with digital media will also help them stay safe while living a modern life. Too much screen time can cause the following eye-related symptoms in ..read more

IN THIS WEBINAR We’re going to show you… How to have stress-free school nights without fighting/arguing with your child about their schoolwork even if they have not been good at taking care of it. The REAL reason why your child procrastinates on his/her school work (Shocker: it is NOT because they are lazy). Understand how your child can enhance his/her learning without having to re-learn the material all over again before tests even if it is hard to understand the teacher. How to complete homework and study for tests without having to sit with your child or hiring expensive tutors even ..read more

As a parent, when kids make mistakes, let them realize what lessons they learned from their mistakes, what did the experience really teach them, and what they will do differently next time.  We are not perfect, we fail, we make mistakes, this is the reality, we cannot protect our children from this, but we can teach them to deal with it, to deal with their mistakes in the right and healthy way. Let them know that you do not expect them to be perfect. Let them know you love them no matter what, your love is unconditional. Share your stories about your mistakes too, the consequences and ..read more

Given the chance to climb, roll, crawl and jump freely, your little explorer can use their imagination to create anything they want.  Mess-making is undeniably good for kids. For most, it is joyful and wildly engaging. Messy play builds foundational skills that are crucial for children’s later development. It is one of the most important kinds of early learning experiences we can offer to infants and toddlers.   Embracing a mess can come down to doing two things at the same time: Showing kids that we understand their drive to make messes while also teaching them that there is ..read more

If you’re raising a child who has ADHD, you probably spend a lot of time focusing on his weak points — intentionally or not.   To ensure that your child is happy and well-adjusted now and, in the future, — and to create a tranquil home environment — you’ve got to be a great parent to a child with ADHD. All it takes is a few small adjustments to your parenting strategies and the way you interact with your child.   It’s not easy to accept that there’s something atypical about your child. But a child who senses their parents’ resentment — and pessimism about their pros ..read more

Your job as a parent is not to “cure” the learning disability, but to give your child the social and emotional tools they need to work through challenges. In the long run, facing and overcoming a challenge such as a learning disability can help your child grow stronger and more resilient.   Always remember that the way you behave and respond to challenges has a big impact on your child. A good attitude won’t solve the problems associated with a learning disability, but it can give your child hope and confidence that things can improve and that they will eventually succeed.  ..read more

Children cry for many different reasons, they may be frustrated, hurt or want attention. Whatever the reason is, the way you as a parent react to their distress will make an impact on them as a human. Approaching sadness and unhappiness with love and compassion is the best way to go.  1. It’s OK if you’re sad   It is OK to feel sad. But sad feelings don’t have to take over your mood or ruin your day. You can do things to help yourself feel better. When sad feelings ease away, a happier mood can take their place.  2. You’re so frustrated! It’s okay, I ..read more

 A young child can typically complete a five-minute chore with only occasional supervision. The average teenager can do a task, with short breaks, for one to two hours. But for children with ADHD, it’s completely different. Try these tricks for increasing focus and attention in your child with ADHD at home.   Break schoolwork assignments into small segments. It’s easier for kids with ADHD to do six five-minute chores than to do one 30-minute chore.   Reward your child when he finishes a task. Giving your child something to look forward to will energiz ..read more