На 2 април отбелязахме Международния ден на детската книга. Това е и рождената дата на един от най-обичаните автори на приказки, Ханс Кристиан Андерсен. Затова ще посветим тази статия на една приказна част от детството – детските книжки. Защо e важно да четем на децата? Да четем редовно на децата Read more
Following up on the topic of temper tantrums, in this article we are going to discuss what to do not during the emotional crises, but in the calm moments in-between. While the child is going through the tantrum, overwhelmed by strong emotions (and we are struggling not to be overwhelmed ourselves), we can Read more
The bond between mother and child is extraordinary and very special. This bond is the foundation of human life. It is the first thing the baby knows in the womb and its first contact with the world outside. The mother is so much more than just the person who feeds the baby. She is Read more
Young children find it difficult to control themselves. They are just learning how to control their body, mind and feelings. Sometimes this leads to intense emotional outbursts, accompanied by crying, screaming, rolling on the floor, flailing arms and legs, or even kicking and hitting. These outbursts, known as temper tantrums, are not a sign that the child is bad, spoiled or Read more
In this article we are going to further look into one of the key topic in parenting: limit setting. In the previous articles we discussed why clear limit setting is critical to early development (part 1) and how to do it in an effective way (part 2). Today we are going to point out 5 typical mistakes Read more
The fifth wave of Covid-19, this time caused by the Omicron variant, is already a fact. And while children were previously spared from the disease, this time the number of infected and sick children is on the rise. How can you protect your child from contracting the virus and what to do if they show any symptoms? Furthermore, what can you do to Read more
In the middle of the winter season, when temperatures usually drop below zero, many parents are worried about taking their baby or toddler outside. Exposure to cold is usually associated with the risk of contracting the common cold, the flu and other cold-season infections. But is it really better for kids to stay warm behind doors all day, and if Read more
The beginning of the new year is normally a time to consider what positive changes we want for us and our families. What should our parenting goals be for the new year? Which things should happen more and which less often in our daily lives with the kids? Here are 5 suggestions that if followed little by little could have a huge positive impact on Read more
It's holiday time and you may find yourselves with some extra time on your hands. Why not spend it playing with the kids or preparing games for independent play? Here are some easy craft ideas to add to your holiday mood, which can also be used all year round. And let's not forget - play is key to the healthy development of children. Read more
In the previous article we talked about the importance of setting healthy boundaries and what overly permissive or overly strict parenting leads to. But how does setting boundaries look like in practice? What to do and what not to do if you want your child to stop climbing on furniture Read more