According to the Webster’s Dictionary, technology is defined as the application of knowledge to practical purposes. This is a good thing especially for the industrial sector and world trade. Through…
According to Rachel Aydt in her article, The Know-it-All Phase: suddenly your kid thinks he’s an expert at everything. We’ve got ways to give your wise guy some insight the…
Accountability is the obligation to explain, justify and take responsibility for one’s action. Accountability is a critical aspect of how we culture our family, as it teaches each person to…
“Today’s children are tomorrow’s adults, teaching them to respect the opposite gender will lay the foundation for a better society.” Issues relating to gender is a huge problem in our…
Get Your Child to Bed Every Day at the Same Time By FamilyFirstNJA Sleep is one of the most essential part of our body’s function. This is when our body…
Litter is waste disposed of in the wrong place. It comes from so many different sources and can be harmful to people animals and the environment. Litter can contaminate our…
In today’s rapidly changing global economy, it is very vital and important that we take the time to teach our children how to manage their finances. The average parent tends…
Summer holidays is a fixed period during the summer when children don’t go to school. It is the longest school break during the year. For some parents this is the…
Sadly, too often many parents believe that making decisions for their children should not include them as they are too young or just not capable of doing so. Some parents…
Albert Einstein, famed physicist who developed the theory of relativity laying the foundations for modern quantum theory was a big lover of the violin. It has been reported that the…
As parents we have a responsibility to ensure that our children are cared for to the best of our abilities. That does not mean the bare minimal such as food,…
Before the age of technology, the great outdoors was the place to be, regardless of the weather conditions. Snow meant that you could go skiing, summer you could go to…
Three of the best gifts you could ever give your children, is teaching them to swim, drive, and learn a foreign language. The benefits are tremendous, and your children will…
Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 Food for thought. The bible makes it…
The average adult is not a fan of chores. However interestingly, most of us grew up on doing chores, which though you may not even be aware, helped shape many…
The brain is the most complex organ in the human body. It produces our every thought, action, memory, feeling and experience of the world. A part of who we become…
The average parent works very hard to provide for their family. We never seem to be able to pace ourselves. The list of daily activities such as work, school, etc.,…
Dorothy Nolte known for her child-rearing book, “Children learn what they live”. To quote a few lines from her poem, “If a child lives with praise he learns to appreciate….
Animals are Just as Sensitive as Human Beings. The average child between the ages of three to twelve years of age is usually fascinated by and loves animals, especially cats…
The most important thing about learning your family tree is about learning your family health history according to the Center for Disease Control (CDC). The CDC describes family health history…
Pain is not necessary for a child to learn Physical punishment, also known as corporal punishment, is defined by the Oxford Dictionary as caning (beating with a cane) or flogging….
You can respond positively to the different stress levels There is no doubt that some level of stress is healthy for the body. The body’s response is mild elevations in…
Children benefit from role models, their parents and caregivers. According to the American Association of Children and Adolescent Psychiatry (AACAP) children look up to parents and caregivers to shape their…
Breastfeeding your baby is the best and healthiest practice for both mother and baby. What is breastfeeding? Breastfeeding is when you feed your baby breast milk directly from your breast….
#24 Encourage and Monitor Your Child’s Use of Technology
#23 Teach your child how to learn from constructive criticism
#22 Teach Your Child Accountability
#21 Teach Your Child to Respect the Other Gender
#20 Get Your Child to Bed Every Day at the Same Time
#19 Teach Your Children Not to Litter
#18 Ensure Your Child can Understand and Manage Their Own Finances
#17 Give your child a Summer Project (Planting a Garden, Journaling, Reading Assignment)
#16 Promote Your Child’s Agency
#15 Encourage Your Child to Learn a Musical Instrument
#14 Always Communicate with Your Children at Eye Level
#13 Participate In One Weekly Outdoor Physical Activity (A Park, A Play etc.)
#12 Teach Your Child to Swim, Drive and Learn a Foreign Language
#11 Teach Your Child Courtesy
#10 Give Your Children Weekly Chores
#9 Read to Your Child Every Day
#8 Prepare and Eat a Meal with Your Child and Your Immediate Family Members Especially with Elder Adults
#7 Talk to Your Children with Words of Encouragement NOT Discouragement
#6 Teach Your Child Not to Be Cruel to Animals
#5 Learn Your Family Tree, Including Their Medical History
#4 Do Not Punish Your Children With Physical Force
#3 Parents Manage Your Stress Levels
#2 Be Your Child’s Biggest Role Model
# 1 Consider Breastfeeding Your Child
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