Emotions are feelings that we experience in response to different situations, events, or people. Emotions can be pleasant or unpleasant, strong or weak, simple or complex. Emotions can affect our thoughts, actions, and physical well-being. Emotions are important for children because they help them: • Communicate their needs, wants, and preferences to others• Understand themselves... Continue Reading →
The Parent’s Guide to Helping Kids with Their Feelings
My kid turned 4 a few days ago and a thought has been circulating through my mind a lot: How to Support My Child's Emotions Emotions are natural and essential for learning and growing. Here are some tips on how to help your child express and cope with their feelings in healthy ways: Talk about... Continue Reading →
Childhood is like a game of football
As an adult, it's sometimes hard for me to understand young kids. I mean, where do they get all that energy? Why don't they listen to anyone? Why don't they just want to sit down? Don't get me started on going to sleep... Was I like this too? Probably. I must have been like that... Continue Reading →
I want to win – all the time
That's what my (almost 4 years old) kid said when he lost a game to his mom. Crocodile tears all over his face. We were playing a board game for kids. Just throwing the dice and trying to get to the end of the trail. The thing is, he won a few times, but he... Continue Reading →
The mark of the teacher
During our life, we have at least one teacher that marks us for good. I've had teachers that liked what they did. And those who didn't. Those who would give bad marks so people would fear them and learn more. Those who weren't quite right in the head. Those I respected. Those I didn't. For... Continue Reading →
Life with kids who don’t stop talking
Nobody wants to play with me. That's how my son (3 years and 10 months) starts complaining out of the blue. With a sad face and tone. Except we've been playing with him all day long. He has all of our attention. And it's still not enough. For a split second, I wonder if he'd... Continue Reading →
I love everybody
"I love everybody". That's one of the things my kid told me yesterday. I know, kids say all kinds of "crazy" things. But this one caught my attention and I kind of paused whatever I was doing. Such a nice feeling that must be - I thought to myself. Later on, he said something similar.... Continue Reading →
I love you forever
That's how my son woke me up this morning. At 3 years and 8 months, he surprises me at every turn. He is in a phase where he just comes around and gives me hugs apparently for no reason. I think of him more and more as a kid and less as a baby. I... Continue Reading →
Movie Review: Andor
Andor (TV Series) is a prequel to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Done. That's all you need to know. Right? That name should give you enough to start. If you've seen Rogue One then you probably know what's going on. If you didn't see it, I hope you at least have heard about Star... Continue Reading →
Why do kids grow up so fast?
My kid keeps on telling me he is 4 years old. Even if he's only 3 and 7 months. Slow down, buddy. I believe it's because he knows some toys are for older kids 4+. And he always wants new toys. Or it's his self-realization that he is growing up. He is not a little... Continue Reading →