Whether you had a happy childhood or not, you undoubtedly want to give your own child a happy, memorable one. Despite the diverse views on parenting, most parents would concur that safety and stability, play opportunities, and space to grow are essential components of any happy childhood. Security and Safety There are several factors involved in creating a proper home, a sanctuary from the harsh reality of the outside world where one can feel emotionally comfortable. Although it would be …
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Many things we wish we could provide for our children yet we are unable to do so. There are also some things we should probably completely quit doing for them. Our kids need to mature and learn to take care of themselves. At the same time, there are things we can and should do to help them: Allowing for healthy physical, cognitive, and emotional growth can be as simple as providing a safe place for them to sleep, suitable storage solutions to encourage neatness, and open room for creative …
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Making the most of limited spaces isn't only for city dwellers and organization experts; many parents want to do it, but few know how. You can't make more space, as city planners and architects know, but you can always maximize the square footage you currently have by rising up. Buildings such as high-rises, parking garages, and even billboards take advantage of previously untapped possibilities. Whether you live in the city or the suburbs, the same approach may help you maximize your home …
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Making family relationships a priority can benefit you and your children academically as well as in other ways. While there is no substitute for consistent, routine times for relationship-building (as we discussed in Part 1), parents can get creative in arranging a setting and planning special events that intentionally celebrate and anticipate closeness in relationships, one of the key elements in a child's academic success. Environmental Elements Your home both reflects and impacts your …
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Recent studies have revealed an even more important component in children's academic achievement among the ongoing discussions about educational funding, advantages of private vs. public school, teacher preparation, and professional development: parental support and home life. While school and family involvement are vital for academic performance, the importance of family involvement is stronger, according to a study involving 10,000 adolescents. If you're not sure if your child's school i …
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Academic achievement is greatly influenced by a parent's relationship with their child, but not nearly as much as when parents make academics a visible, active priority in the daily life of the home and explain (and actively enforce) their own expectations (see Part 1). The importance you place on hard work and education in general can be demonstrated by including schoolwork in the calendar and providing conducive study places for your children. Yet, there is no substitute for the kind of …
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The most crucial thing you can do as a parent is to support academic success at home, regardless of how confident or uneasy you are about your kids' school, teachers, and the condition of education in general. Your position as a parent is given major weight in the conclusions of a groundbreaking study involving 10,000 students which concluded that "although both school and family participation are vital, the significance of family involvement is stronger when it comes to academic performan …
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While the environment isn't the only issue in ensuring your children get enough sleep, it is an important one. Of course, your child's bed - and, more particularly, his mattress - are key, controllable factors in his sleeping environment. We only provide the best in comfy, low-profile mattresses at The Bedroom Source, so parents can choose from a variety of safe, health-conscious solutions for their children. What are the benefits of having the appropriate mattress? We'll look at a few of …
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A well-rested child absorbs everything that is going on around her and interacts with others with ease. Late or inconsistent bedtimes, early mornings, and over-scheduled days can all contribute to your child's inability to get enough sleep. Your child will suffer both immediate and long-term implications if she does not receive enough healthful sleep on a regular basis. Sleep Deprivation's Short-Term Effects If you have a child who gets enough healthy sleep on a regular basis, you know how …
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According to the National Sleep Foundation, most adults require between 7 and 9 hours of sleep per night to operate optimally, while children over the age of one require between 9 and 14 hours per day, depending on their age. Healthy sleep, on the other hand, demands more than just the proper number of sleep hours; it also necessitates some quality-related factors, which can be somewhat difficult to accurately measure. However, given the importance of good sleep for a child's physical and …
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