parenting
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Teen Habits Parents Find Troublesome
(But Are Actually Just Part of Growing Up) As parents, it’s natural to worry about changes in our teenager’s behavior. The adolescent years are a time of immense transformation, both physically and emotionally. However, many of the habits that we, as parents, find troublesome are actually just signs that our child is growing up and Read more
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How to Tell If Your Teen Is Addicted to Screens
In today’s world, screens are as much a part of life as food, water, and air—especially for teenagers. But how do you know if your teen is simply keeping up with their social circle, or if they’re truly addicted to their devices? As parents, we can feel a bit helpless in this digital age, where Read more
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7 Questions to Ask Your Teen That’ll Bring You Closer
Because “How was school?” just doesn’t cut it anymore. Let’s be honest—talking to your teen can sometimes feel like trying to text with no signal. You ask a question, and all you get is a shrug, a grunt, or a “fine.” And if you’re anything like me, you’ve probably wondered: “Am I doing this right? Read more
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Parenting in the Digital Age: Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids in a Screen-Filled World
Being a parent has never been more confusing. In today’s tech-driven world, raising kids comes with a whole new set of challenges. Between smartphones, tablets, gaming consoles, and 24/7 internet access, modern parenting is no longer just about teaching manners or bedtime routines. It’s about navigating a digital landscape while preserving emotional intelligence, human connection, Read more
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10 Must-Read Books for Teenagers
“Let’s be reasonable and add an eighth day to the week that is devoted exclusively to reading.” Lena dunham I wish the above could happen! Reading as a habit is one of the most useful habits you can develop in your children. It’s even easier if you start when they’re young. Read: How to Develop Read more
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10 Ways to Engage Children During Summer Break
Summer vacations are around the corner, and kids are super excited about the free time they will get. For most parents, however, this is the harbinger of tough times. One thing that I have said multiple times and would like to reiterate: It’s okay for kids to get bored. As parents, you are not responsible Read more
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QRS #2: On Creativity
This is a QRS Series – Question, Recommendation and Saying – focusing on things that are important for us, as parents and as professionals. Question: Are you doing enough to increase your creative skills? Are you exercising your brain to think beyond the obvious? Almost every job requires creativity, some more than others. With automation Read more
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QRS #1: On Priorities and Health
This is a QRS Series – Question, Recommendation and Saying – focusing on things that are important for us, as parents and as professionals. Question: We all talk about priorities, but urgent work takes precedence over our ‘real priorities’ in our daily life. Thus, the question arises: What are your top priorities? What percentage of Read more
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Healthy Resolutions for the New Year
It is health that is real wealth and not pieces of gold and silver. Mahatma Gandhi In our busy schedules, the one thing that ends up taking a back-seat is our health. Simply because its usually not urgent. The problem is that, that unlike a project deadline, when health becomes ‘urgent’ it is scary. It Read more
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Gift Ideas for 5-7 Year Old Kids
This is the age when children transition from little kids to grade-schoolers. They are slowly learning to read and understand, have better motor controls and can start thinking a little independently. This is the age when they start developing likes and dislikes, have a lot of creative firepower and an equally high amount of energy. Read more
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