Category: Parents
Have you heard of Einstein Syndrome?
Concern about language delay Most parents worry when their children don’t reach stipulated developmental goals at the same time as their peers. But if there’s one milestone in particular that makes most parents nervous when it’s not reached, and it’s learning to speak. Speech delays can vary in severity, from not saying anything to finding ... Read more
How to talk about private body parts with children?
The subject is always difficult to address with children since there is a lot of fear of making mistakes, creating an uncomfortable moment or saying information greater or less than what children require. Sometimes many adults expect the perfect moment to present itself, but they don’t have a clear idea of what it will be ... Read more
How to improve the relationship between siblings?
One of the most important points during parenting is to foster a good relationship between the children so that they learn to love and respect each other. Here are some tips on how to help improve sibling relationships. We must first understand that since any bond does not occur overnight, let’s eliminate the myth that ... Read more
Bad friendships in adolescence
Bad friendships in adolescence. This is an issue that usually torments parents but that for the most part, for teenagers turns out to be an exaggeration or overprotection. Parents have endless experiences that allow them to identify some characteristics that they do not want in their children’s friends, however, they do not know how they ... Read more
Managing sadness in children
In this article, we will talk about an emotion that all children present, as well as adults, but that is usually little welcome in our lives. We will establish some points for the management of sadness in children. To begin with, sadness is one of the basic emotions, such as joy, anger and fear, taking ... Read more
How to talk to teenagers about drugs and alcohol?
Talking with adolescents is often difficult for us; this may be because the dynamics have changed, that is, the way of relating is different. Normally when our children are younger, they carry out our instructions or advice without much problem or objection; now they have learned more about the world and their opinion has been ... Read more
What Happens When A Child Turns 18 While In Care
If you are currently fostering a child or teenager, you might be concerned about what is going to happen to them when they reach the age of 18 and become a legal adult. Therefore, here is a short guide that contains everything that you need to know if your foster child is approaching the age ... Read more
Pets and babies: can you have all the beings you love together?
Yes, the answer is yes, but much more attention needs to be paid to issues like hygiene and order at home to maintain the baby’s best health, especially during the first few months. In my case, I was fortunate to be able to get my dogs into daycare during the post-cesarean quarantine in which my ... Read more
Activities to improve sibling relationship
Carrying out activities or games to encourage coexistence and strengthen the bond of siblings is essential. Organizing these spaces will allow you to observe their interaction and analyze what triggers them to fight. It will also help improve your relationship through play and rules. Here are some recommendations: Types of sibling activities First we must ... Read more
What Are The Best Gifts To Give New Parents?
Welcoming a baby into the world can be exciting for everyone, especially for new parents. But aside from the little one’s needs, the new parents also have necessities that you should consider from the get-go. This is where recognizing the hardship and hard work they’ve exerted in taking care of the baby comes into play. ... Read more
How to tell if my child needs glasses
In most cases, babies are born with very good eyesight and it remains for several years. But there are more and more cases in which at an early age your eyesight begins to fail, a situation that can go unnoticed by us as parents if we don’t pay enough attention. For younger kids who still ... Read more
Understanding and deciphering children’s drawings
What do children’s drawings mean? Learn how to decipher children’s drawings and you’ll be able to get to know your child better and his or her inner personality. Children’s drawings can tell a lot about their fears, joys, dreams, hopes and nightmares, but they also give you a beautiful view of their personalities. When children ... Read more
Self-medication to children, dangers and consequences in your child
Self-medication is not recommended at any age,but in children it is even less so. Even if you have medications at hand at home, you should take your child to see a pediatrician before giving him or her any medications. A medical professional will provide specific guidance on how to treat your child’s symptoms. Self-medication in ... Read more
What is FOMO and PHUBBING? Digital family addictions
FOMO and PHUBBING are two of the new virtual threats that digital users face. The worst part is that they have repercussions on the people around us. These are hard-to-fight addictions, however it is not impossible. But let’s start by knowing, what is FOMO? FOMO stands for Fear Of Missing Out, which in Spanish can ... Read more
Hand-to-mouth disease, symptoms, risk and prevention
Does your child have red spots on his or her hands and feet and annoying blisters on his or her mouth? Then you may have the syndrome known as hands, feet, and mouth. Don’t be alarmed, it’s a virus it’s contagious, but usually harmless and mild. What is hand, foot and mouth disease? The hand, ... Read more