Category: Parenting

Technology has become such an integral and deeply-embedded part of our kids’ lives that it isn’t always possible to control it as much as we would have liked to. However, you can use the following strategies to raise your kids to be responsible and safe in the technology-driven era: Discuss Digital Citizenship Discuss with your kids what digital citizenship entails. Talk to them about how people use technology as a family with safety and how good digital citizens deal with relationships and privacy online. When kids discuss with their parents’ ways to manage digital issues early on in their lives, …

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Helicopter parenting is a parenting style where parents are overprotective, undermine their child’s independence, and struggle to give up control over their kids’ lives. It’s often detrimental to the child’s development for a myriad of reasons. It can hinder creativity in kids, breed anxiety for both children and parents, and ultimately keep them from learning to self-regulate As parents, despite our need to care for our kids every chance we get, we ought to find a balance between being supportive and not overbearing. Types of Parenting Styles According to researchers and psychologists, there are four different parenting styles: Authoritarian Authoritative …

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YouTube was originally a place for people to upload and share their videos on just about anything. Back then, no one imagined that the platform could turn you into an overnight sensation. If you have a YouTube channel and publish the right content, you could have reasonable success, be famous and get lots of product endorsements. The allure of being a homegrown celebrity appeals to people of all ages. Even your kid could one day wake up and start their YouTube channel hoping to make it big. As a parent who wants to support their dreams, you should know that …

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With modern technology, everyone is exposed to a smartphone, tablet, and even computer screens. However, some researchers suggest that having too much screen time is dangerous for our health and productivity. However, we cannot escape the use of digital screens, especially at home. Therefore, parents should focus on exploiting the monitors to benefit their kids. Here are some strategies to help children benefit from screen time. Do Not Skip Quality Time With the Family Technology has made communication so much easier. In previous years, you could only meet up with your relatives during the holidays. You could talk to them …

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