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How gardening helps a child's emotional development

Engaging in gardening is a joyful and fulfilling experience, fostering positive emotions for individuals of all ages, including children. The social-emotional learning derived from tending to a garden contributes significantly to a child's overall well-being.  In this article, we explore the intertwined relationship between gardening and the emotional growth of children, highlighting the shared joy and benefits that blossom in a garden setting. According to narture.org, about 15 billion trees are cut down each year, and more than 41 million daily worldwide, which is very alarming and could be catastrophic if nothing is done about this problem. This is why it is essential for parents to start teaching the next generation about gardening so that they can develop an interest from an early age. Many things from gardening can contribute positively to a child's development, but our attention will be on the emotional aspect of it in this article. Gardening benefits in a child's em
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What to do if your child is making you miserable

pexels.com Children are supposed to be a blessing, but let's be true to ourselves; they can really make the job extremely difficult and make your life miserable too. I've had my personal experience, and it's no fun at all; I know many parents can relate to what I'm saying. It's really frustrating, and at times you feel like giving up. So here is one story; I remember having a bad day at work one day and returning home, I had a flat tire and had to pull over to try and change the tire only to find out that I was actually using the spare because I had a problem with the original tire which I took to repairs but completely forget to go back for it afterward. I had to call a friend to come over with a tire; it took him hours before he showed up. Eventually, I was on my way back again after all that stress from work and my car issues. I got home and felt like my heart just dropped out of my check. The whole house was completely submerged in water, and guess what? All tha

How to motivate an unmotivated child

pexel.com Ever wondered how to motivate an unmotivated child? Adolescence can bring new challenges, and if you're grappling with how to motivate a lazy teenager, you're not alone.  In this blog, we'll explore effective strategies and resources, including the Big Life Journal, to inspire and encourage positive changes in your child's motivation and mindset. Last year, I traveled to visit my brother, it was a while since I met him and his family, but my traveling there was not a happy one for me because I noticed something that I felt terrible about, and as an uncle, I couldn't say no when my brother asked if I could help out. The problem was that their 10-year-old suddenly changed into this lazy, unmotivated bully where he feels too lazy; and just orders his siblings around to get them to do almost everything for him. There have been a lot of attempts to get him to change for the better, but nothing seems to work. Fortunately for them, I have dealt with this problem

Free Best Apps For Babies Under 12 Months

picture credit; pexels.com Looking for apps to help your kids learn is kind of like searching for the right ones in a big sea of options. It can be tricky because there are so many to choose from. Even though it's usually not recommended for babies to use smartphones a lot, sometimes they can be handy to keep them busy while you're busy with other stuff. According to a study published in a Journal of Physics, babies' excessive use of electronic gadgets negatively affects their brain development and causes attention disorder. They, however, advised that parents should monitor the use of electronic devices by their children and also limit the time spent on them.  Though too much exposure to electronic devices is terrible for a child, they can also play a vital role in helping the child develop his learning skills quicker. However, some of the apps which we have gathered in this article are to help parents give the best care to their babies. Here is our pick for the best free

How To Make Your Child Smart And Confident

pexels.com Every parent's dream is to see their child become smart and confident, but how to achieve that is the problem. Smartness and confidence can help open more doors for people, so it is very crucial for parents to find a way of helping their children become confident, leading them to succeed in life. Research from the National Institute of Health indicated that 50 percent of genetic intelligence comes from genetics. In comparison, the other 50 percent comes from factors like where the child lives, his exposure, and so on. With this information, parents can do something about the child's intelligence to make him smart and confident. Below are a few ways, based on research, in which a parent can help make her child more confident and smart. How To Make Your Child Smart And Confident 1. Encourage playing; Children learn from playing; they try many things out and learn from them because of their curiosity. Allowing them to go play will help them explore, and this helps suppo

How To Make Diaper Changes Easier For Newborn

pexels.com Most of us are new to these parenting things, and at times we get really confused, making some mistakes that we shouldn't be making, like diaper changes and so on. I know it can be messy at times; that is why most of us run to the internet to find help in doing things right. In this article, I will be tackling the problem that most new parents face, and that's the easiest way to change your baby's diaper without making a mess out of it. Some of us learned these tips the hard way, and I know most parents will agree with me about how messy things can get at times. So here are a few tips on how to do it right; 1. Wet wipe; Most of us have had the experience of when trying to change our baby's diaper, and he suddenly urinates on us. If you haven't, it's coming. This is where the wet wipe technique comes in to help you.  Before you open the diaper on your child, wipe a wet wipe across his belly, and wait for about 4 seconds to pass before proceeding to tak

Right Way To Deal With An Unapologetic Child

Pexels.com Is your child unapologetic? Well, if he does, then you are in for some trouble. No parent will be happy if his child has this character and will be very worried too, but you shouldnt be too worried because since your child is still young, there is hope that you can help put him back on the right path. I remember my niece also used to have that problem growing up where whenever she does something really bad and the parents get angry at her for that, she ignores them and does not regard their calls to come back and say sorry. We all thought there was nothing that could be done about her situation and gave up hope on her but today, she is one of the most apologetic person in the family. She now cares a lot and is very concern whenever she does something that hurts someone's feelings. Here are some tips to help you deal with your unapologetic child getting him to change; 1. Talk to him; My first advice to addressing this problem is talking to your unapologetic child.  Seat y