Source: Haut-Risque / Unsplash In 1979, 6-year-old Etan Patz disappeared on his way to his school bus stop in lower Manhattan. And then, in 1981 with the demise of Adam Walsh, the nation froze. Photos of missing children appeared on milk cartons for children to watch as they ate bowls of breakfast cereal. The restrictions … Read more
While some will say that children are born selfish, others say it is learned behavior. Whatever you think, let’s all agree that selfish kids need to get rid of their bad habits. Selfishness is when an individual thinks about himself first and foremost. These people are much more concerned with their personal gain than with … Read more
Source: Mathilde Langevin / Unsplash The boys are brilliant. Girls read better. Only the children are spoiled. Parents play an identifiable role in perpetuating stereotypes, be it race, sibling or gender. According to a study published in Science, “Gender stereotypes about intellectual abilities emerge early and influence children’s interests. The researchers found that girls as … Read more
Speaking to Woman Magazine earlier this month, Gino said, “My kids aren’t allowed to be picky eaters. The problem with picky kids is their dumb parents. The chef’s comments sparked a stir. heated debate – is there a difficult child? For Clair, it was important that her son eats everything and is’ adventurous’ because she … Read more
Source: Andriyko Podilnky / Unsplash Most parents push their children to be successful in one way or another – athletically, academically, or artistically. However, unintentionally, you could put your child in a pressure cooker. Some parents push lightly, much harder, but almost always in the name of wanting the best for their children. Parents unwittingly … Read more
My Village Doula Collective is a non-profit organization providing care to newborns, mothers and families in North Bay and surrounding areas. Founded by Emily Beauchamp, Elysha Carriere, Jane Collins and Kimberly Gibson, the group strives to provide perinatal support to new mothers and new families. “What the collective wants to do is provide a better … Read more
Source: Izzy Park / Unsplash As part of the One Child Project, a research study that I lead, I asked only children and parents of only children how many children they thought they wanted or thought they wanted. Most, but not all, say two or more. The idea of a nuclear family with two or … Read more
Source: Jerry Wang / Unsplash Wanting to raise “star” children is nothing new, but a significant number of parents in China have taken their offspring to a new level. “Jiwa” parenthood, as it is called, increases parents’ anxiety, and it can be expensive, too. The name is derived from a decades-old untested medical treatment of … Read more
In some ways, sleepovers almost feel like a childhood rite of passage. Who doesn’t remember staying up late with friends, watching movies and eating snacks, only to faint in their Disney Princess sleeping bag on the floor of their best friend’s finished basement? Well, a mom is going viral on TikTok and Instagram for sharing … Read more
Source: Annie Spratt / Unsplash World leaders meet to discuss and negotiate issues related to climate change. When you think of climate change, you may think of disastrous natural consequences like fires and floods. You may be concerned about rising sea levels or struggling with policies to prevent large-scale disasters. But for some, the impact … Read more