Back to the '90s: Why Nostalgia Is Everywhere
We're wearing 90's clothes again and listening to music from that time. But why? It's not just the stars from 30 years ago who are experiencing a new wave of popularity. Young performers are also trying to follow the trend and release songs under the retro style. But where does this boom of nostalgia for the old days come from? Why are the 90s in trend now? Nostalgia for childhood If we speak in advertising terms, then [.....]
Poetry and the Beauty of Autumn: Russian Verses for Children
Autumn is a good time to contemplate nature and reflect on life. And, of course, to read poems by Russian poets. No matter how gray autumn may seem to us, it is in poems that you can see all its special atmosphere. In such works, all the beauty of fading nature and light sadness is revealed. Alexander Sergeyevich Pushkin always said that autumn is his favorite time of the year. He wrote [....]
What Is the Apple Feast of the Saviour? History and Traditions of the Holiday
Orthodox holidays are very numerous. Almost every day a saint's day or other significant dates are celebrated. And you have probably heard the name of such a holiday as Apple Savior. But where did this holiday come from? Why is it celebrated? What does it mean? What is the Apple Savior? Apple Savior is also the Orthodox holiday of the Transfiguration of the Lord. It is an event from the Bible: Jesus rose [...].
Back to School: How to Prepare Your Child for School
Summer always flies by too quickly. And very soon the children will go back to school. And someone will go to the first grade. This moment is always exciting for children and parents. That is why it is so important to prepare for it in advance. And it's not just about buying all the necessary things for school. It is important to prepare the child for a new stage [...].
Have You Seen Those Perfect “Beige Moms”?
Have you seen those perfect «Beige Moms»? These moms always have their kids in light-colored clothes and never get dirty. And their whole life looks like the cover of a home-away-from-home magazine. But what lies behind the beautiful picture of such parenting? Is it possible to live like this and raise a child in reality? «Beige moms» Most of us would like to live at least sometimes [...].
Why the Whole World Fell in Love with "Hedgehog in the Fog"
In 2003 at the International Animation Festival in Tokyo the best cartoon was recognized as «Hedgehog in the Fog». The best in history. And for good reason. Do you remember the indelible impression this cartoon made in your childhood? It used to seem strange and even creepy. But it's much deeper than it seems. Why did the world fall in love with our hedgehog? The cartoon tells us [...]
The Real Woman Behind Anna Karenina: Who Inspired Tolstoy’s Tragic Heroine
Modern writers love to create new characters and new worlds out of their heads. But in the past, many characters and even whole lives were written from prototypes. One such heroine was Anna Karenina. This heroine with a tragic fate is known all over the world. And, perhaps, she even overshadowed another creation of Leo Tolstoy «War and Peace». But from whom was written [.....]
Radwife: The Parenting Trend That’s Changing the Game for Modern Moms
For thousands of years, women have been the keepers of the hearth. They cooked, cleaned, did laundry and raised children. And all this before the age of technological progress. Beginning in the 19th century, women began to fight for their rights and achieved permission to wear men's suits, study and work. And what's the result? As a result, now women have to not only raise children and keep [...].
Why It's Okay for Kids to Get Angry — and What Parents Should Do About It
Anger is normal. Everyone gets angry. But most adults know how to control their emotions. But children have not yet learned to control themselves. Therefore, often, children's anger can be scary. But anger is not something to be afraid of. And it is certainly not worth trying to suppress it in children. Anger is an important emotion that contributes to the formation of [...].
What to do to make a child want to try harder
Motivation and child discipline are wonderful and necessary. But parents so often wish that a child would want to try harder on their own. Even without the constant reminder of parents. That the child would be interested in learning new things. That he himself constantly strives for heights and achievements. Learning is also work for the child. And to make him want to do it can be. [...]
