Quarantined while locked in the house during COVID-19 blockage, days pass. Time seems to have stopped. And why not, these are not ordinary times. Even happy families and couples in love find it difficult to survive this time hiding in their homes. So what about those with marital problems? These difficult times can be a […]
I am nowhere near the right person to get relationship counseling because I don't have accurate records of lifelong relationships, but I always enjoy reading about how to improve and build relationships. This reader's post has been an interesting read and I hope you find it useful. Being in a long-term relationship can sometimes be […]
© 2020 Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., all rights reserved Parental stress damages your well-being and can change the course of your child's development. How does stress affect parenting and what can we do about it? What is "parenting stress"? What do psychologists mean by the term? According to psychologists, parent stress is the burden you experience […]
One of the really breathtaking aspects of that time was the visible proliferation of artistic children appearing on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok and elsewhere singing and dancing. I mean, these kids are crazy, crazy talented. Who knew? But while we stay at home, we see the artists appear among us and paint everything from furniture and […]
The new corona virus is forcing working parents to rethink their household and childcare responsibilities, with implications that could go beyond the current pandemic. A recent national survey found that 66 percent of parents facing school or daycare closings say their lives have been disrupted. Regardless of whether you take care of older parents, take […]
Source: Magdelana-Smolnika / Unsplash One of my stepdaughters is and was my role model for how you live and more precisely how to be a mother. She brought up her children in a relaxed manner: her upbringing style is very humorous, but not perfect, and the overworked powers that drive parents today. And she is […]
Meet our real mother Priyanka Pandey as part of the Real Mom series this week. Curious, creative and naturally lively - that's how they describe their family and friends. Priyanka's early childhood was spent in a small town in Uttar Pradesh, Khurja, famous for its ceramics. The school years were spent on a boarding school […]
"Mom, did you make caramel popcorn?" My children asked me. No, this is not caramel, caramel contains dairy products, especially butter, and that has none of it. There is another popcorn-based dessert that resembles this kettle corn, but there are big differences between this and that - namely the proportions of oil and sugar and […]
7 Evidence-Based Tips for Using Praise Wisely © 2019 Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., all rights reserved What does praise do? It depends on whether. Praise can promote good feelings and increase motivation. It can inspire children to be more cooperative, persistent and hard-working. But some children balk in response to praise, and even those who like […]
Of all the milestone birthdays our teenagers and young adults can't wait to celebrate, the 21st birthday is at the top of the list. What makes this birthday different from everyone else is that they can finally drink that first legal sip of alcohol. But how can you celebrate when so many children obey social […]
Not all managers understand their working parents during coronavirus quarantine. On LinkedIn, Shanée Moret, CEO of MediaSnake, wrote that a boss yelled at her friend, a mother, because she was 10 minutes late in her video call. In front of her entire team, the post said the boss had reminded the mother that for the […]
Source: Jordan Whitt / Unsplash Few would argue that a second or third child increases parents' time pressure and stress. With the arrival of a new baby, previous routines go out the window. Many parents believe that as children age, their lives become easier to manage. This is a misunderstanding simply because they do not […]
