Parent in the virtual age On the one side, there is a social imperative to be a perfect mother or father, on the other, a reminder of a psychologist that there is no ideal formula for education, and there is also a desire to find the best kindergarten, the best teacher, the best coach… Parents are confused. When I was a kid, the main "advisors" in raising a child were parents and grandparents. When kids start to go to school, the teacher takes the role of "third parent".…
@pinkwidow in January 2021
Learn kids how to overcome the fear of Covid-19 Our daily routines have changed, we don't know how we will live from Monday or tomorrow, and the media that report minute by minute on the number of infected coronaviruses with the virus that is increasing day by day, talk about a new vaccine or about the interruption of classes. This is talked about in all media, discussed in the family, and at school, children are given recommendations on protection measures so that they do…
In search for happiness What is happiness? We all want to be happy, but do we know what happiness really is? Man is in an eternal search for happiness. Everything he does, he does to be happy: he creates a career, earns money, surrounds himself with material goods, seeks the love of his life ...The question is, what does it really mean to be happy? People have been thinking about that since time immemorial. Being happy means being satisfied with life and feeling fulfilled,…
"Forest" medicine Imagine a new branch of medicine that can teach you to be more active, more relaxed, to control stress, and to reduce the risk of diseases resulting from unhealthy lifestyles, all through being in the woods. This new branch of medicine is called “forest medicine.” It incorporates the impact of forest stays on human health and is a science that encompasses elements of alternative medicine, environmental-based medicine, and preventive medicine. Shinrin yoku…
Holidays with kids Holidays… a magical time of year. The smells of cakes, the illuminated and decorated city, gifts, socializing… all this causes a feeling of joyful anticipation and excitement in most of us. Only children feel that special charm. Most people associate their fondest childhood memories with the New Year and Christmas holidays. The holidays are definitely an ideal time to spend more time with your children. Through family connections, traditions and events,…
Plant a tree We constantly complain to each other about how the Earth is left without a mantle, how weather changes will kill us, and no one wants to do one thing that will help the planet: to plant a tree! Planting a tree (trees) is one of the most beautiful and noble gestures that a person can make towards nature, other people and himself. In this article, I will give you a nine reasons why you should plant a tree: **Trees produce oxygen** Every being on the planet inhales…
"Shareting" (Share+parenting) "Shareting" - posting photos and videos on social media is a typical parental joy of these days. First of all, in this way we maintain a connection and introduce relatives and friends how the child grows, what he has learned and what interests him. Social networks are becoming a "digital mediator" for exchanging news with people and helping us maintain family and family ties. Secondly, it is a way to preserve precious memories. Third, such…
God have a plan for all of us None of us can even guess what the next day will bring us. For example, my destiny, my life changed in one day, the day when my husband died. Those days and nights I asked why God gave me this. Is this a punishmant, or maybe a gift? I could not find answers, because God's plans are known only to him. After a few years, I finnaly find out that He exactly knows what to give us and when and who will he send to us. It is up to us to make the most of…
Toxic mothers When people hear the word "mother" they usually imagine a devoted woman who nurtures unconditional love for her children and who will do anything to lead her kids on the right path. As long as we believe in universal maternal love - a myth that our culture actively supports - we cannot see the true power that parents have over us, even the power of covert violence. We like to think of mothers as women who keep this world from disappearing, wonderful and…
Learn to be optimist! Today, there is more and more talk about the power of positive thinking, and sometimes it is not enough to want to think positively - this way of thinking is learned and practiced. The pessimistic way of thinking happens to many people and is most often learned, and it is characterized by the fact that these people think in a negative way and create beliefs about things. It is a reaction of giving up, when a person thinks that nothing he does can help…
Raise an independent child Parenting is a most beautiful, but also the hardest "job" in the world. Mothers and fathers are faced with doubts, challenges, fears, with questions about whether they are raising their child properly. Parents are confused with all that books, researches, news and advices for parenting, but I think we should not complicate parenting. In this article, I will try to present my "knowledge" about this subject, because I have little experiance in…
How to choose a pet for a child Almost every parent is faced with children`s request to get a pet. We all know that we will succumb sooner or later, but we are also know that the "honeymoon" is short. When the innitial excitement passes, kids forgets about their new "friends". Basically, most of the responsibilities fall on the parents' shoulders, if we do not carefully plan the purchase of a pet and do not consider all the obligations that this entails. If your family has…
Let`s go outside! Today's way of life has distanced man from nature and influenced that nature to be polluted and destroyed. Man began to lose the sense of need to stay in nature, move, socialize with other people which relaxed him and rested him from stress and problems at work. Because of reduced movement, there is an increasing number of people who are fat, with heart, lung and many other diseases. It has long been known that the influence of nature is important for man,…
How DIVORCE affects a child's mental health Parental divorce for children is a big shock and leaves many consequences. The love, support and commitment of both parents are the only ways to avoid severe consequences for the child. When a relationship between spouses gets cold, most parents ask themselves a question like: "Should we stay together because of the children?" There are parents who consider divorce to be the only option. **What consequences can divorce have on…
A hyperactive child Hyperactivity ( or ADHD - Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is defined in modern psychology as a neurobihervioral disorder. It is often questionable how much of a "disorder" it is, or simply a matter of temperament or energy, which is in the very nature of the child. Contributing to this is the fact that "hyperactivity" is a word that is used quite often among parents. Some people think that a hyperactive child is the one who runs around…
The scientifically proven effects that LOVE has on your mind and body We all know that we feel good out of love, but did you know that there is real science behind it? Here are some of the most amazing and scientifically proven effects that love has on your mind and body: **Love encourages long life -** Research shows that people in meaningful relationships, especially in marriage, feel healthier and live a healthier lifestyle (including food choices, regular meals, better…
Learn to respect yourself! Learn to respect yourself by discarding everything that tramples on your value, anyone who diminishes it and plays with it. Learn to respect yourself so you don’t ignore the fact that people treat you. If they respect and appreciate you you will know that these are the people who need to stay in your life, but if they don’t they are a sign that you need to replace your team and look for some better experiences near other people. Learn to respect…