Sibling rivalry and fighting - how to minimize it
Rivalry between children is not uncommon in families. And the reason is always the same - the struggle for parental attention. Sometimes older children are jealous of younger children. After all, parents spend more time with the little ones. And sometimes children with a minimal age difference begin to compete with each other. Especially if one child learns better or behaves more obediently. Such conflicts [....]
What dysgraphia is and how not to confuse it with inattention
There are times when children make writing mistakes over and over again. They persistently confuse letters and make silly mistakes in words. But is the child just illiterate? Or is he inattentive? Or maybe the problem is something else? There are conventional norms of literacy development in writing by age. Earlier than 7 years old, there is no point in sounding the alarm. Errors in writing for [...].
Why do teenagers get so angry with their parents? Psychologist's opinion
Parents never understand teenagers. They dress wrong and talk wrong. They're outdated in every way. And certainly they will never understand the depth of a child's heartstrings. This is usually what children themselves think at a certain age. Adults cause irritation and stress in teenagers. Therefore, it often happens that teenagers are wildly pissed off parents and [...]
Why genealogy has become popular and how the search for relatives works
In recent years, the topic of genealogy has become very popular. Not only the older generation, but also young people are actively studying family history. Now there are special companies. They are engaged in searching for information about the family and make a detailed genealogical tree. But many people do not even know who their great-grandmothers were. And do not understand where their relatives come from. But is it [...]
Who Kuzka is, and why Russians are always showing his mother to someone when they get angry
Once upon a time, the whole world was afraid to see «Kuzkin's mother». But few people even then understood what it meant. And now the meaning of this expression has become completely incomprehensible to most young people. Who is Kuzka? Why was his mother so feared? And why he is still often mentioned in threats and quarrels? Why is Kuzka so scary Back in [...]
Why it's important to allow your teen to experience the drama of first love: how to help, not hurt
First love in teenagers is an important stage of maturation. The hormonal background is reorganized, there is interest in the opposite sex. Against this background, there are changes in the nervous system and emotional background. This is a difficult and wonderful time for any person. Hard, because the whole organism experiences stress from new sensations. And beautiful, because it is during this period yesterday's children [...].
Tips from speech therapists, specialists and writers: how to still teach your child to read
How to get your child interested in reading? Reading develops the imagination and broadens the mind. It helps you learn about the world and history. And it's just good for brain development and vocabulary. Greater reading develops resourcefulness and ingenuity. This is an experience that a person can get without personal mistakes. But most children really don't like to read. And getting them to pick up a book [.....]
Preparing for winter cold: 5 ways to support the body during the period of acute respiratory infections
Cold weather is coming and the time of seasonal illnesses begins. Adults start coughing, children bring viruses from kindergartens and schools. Are sick days at this time inevitable and is it an obligatory part of life every fall and winter? Or is there a way to avoid unpleasant symptoms and spend this time actively and cheerfully? Let's look at 5 effective ways to prevent acute respiratory infections and [...].
Speech disorders in children: when you can smile and forget, and when you need to consult a speech therapist?
Think about how cute babies babble. Many parents are amused and even make a dictionary of funny words of their children. But there are cases when the natural development of speech turns into a problem. The development of speech in each child is individual. This is influenced by the child's environment, genetic characteristics, temperament and much more. If parents often pronounce parasitic words or put the wrong accent, then the child [...].
40 Engaging Questions to Connect with Your Teen Anywhere
How to get in touch with a teenager? This question is asked by many parents. Teenagers are often withdrawn and ready to communicate only with their peers. They have their own world, in which they do not want to let parents in. Teenagers are sure that adults will never be able to understand them. From this relationship in the family spoils, and communication comes to naught. Some parents [....]