How to Help Your Child Feel Safe Staying Home Alone
It often happens that parents need to go away for a while. But who to leave the child with? And is it worth looking for a nanny if the child is already big enough to stay at home alone for a couple of hours? Let's start with the fact that you can leave your child alone only if he or she is ready for it. - says psychologist Nika Bolzan. And if the child is afraid to stay at home [...].
When Your Child Throws a Fit in Public: A Calm Parent’s Guide
Many children throw tantrums in stores and public places. Some just cry or scream loudly. And some fall on the floor in a tantrum. The child tries every way to get the desired toy or candy. As a result, the parents blush. The reasons for such caprices of the child is not that he does not have enough toys or sweets. The reasons are much deeper. Why children [....]
When Kids Cross the Line: Understanding Childhood ‘Trolling
Raising children is not always easy. Every child is bound to find something to annoy their parents with. Most children from an early age learn to manipulate and provoke. And someone begins to «troll» parents and household. It would seem that there is nothing wrong with this. But sometimes the child's jokes overstep the boundaries. And then it is worth understanding what is the cause of this behavior and how to [...].
Russian Monsters and Western Witches: A Tale of Two Folklores
Halloween is known around the world as the holiday of fear. Nowadays, it is synonymous with fun scares and costume parties. But the roots of this holiday go far into the past. Originally, the ancient Celts celebrated a harvest festival. It was held at the end of fall, and it was the beginning of the «dark» half of the year. Therefore, this holiday became associated with fear. There were legends that in this [.....]
Thanksgiving in Canada and the U.S.: What’s the Difference?
Thanksgiving is a traditional holiday in Canada and the United States. But who do people give thanks to? And for what? And what is the difference between Thanksgiving in America and Canada? The roots of these holidays in the countries are almost identical. But the traditions and history of development are quite different. Thanksgiving in Canada For the first time this holiday was held back in 1578. Then the expedition of the Canadian [...].
The Eternal Battle of Good and Evil in Russian Fairy Tale Adaptations
The theme of good and evil is eternal. And what can better express this confrontation than Russian folk tales? The classic confrontation from childhood fosters in us the desire for good. And old fairy tales from generation to generation parents read to their children. Therefore, even now the screenings of Russian folk tales are still as popular. From year to year on the screens [...].
How to Build the Perfect Blanket Fort at Home
Children love plaid and pillow houses! And adults don't mind sometimes lying down with children in their «secret lair». Remember how cozy it was to create our own fortress of pillows and blankets. We were creating our own world in there. It was just our world. There we brought our favorite toys, arranged the interior. Inside we felt completely [...].
Creative Autumn Crafts and Recipes to Enjoy With Your Family
Autumn is the best time for creativity. How nice it is to sit down with children and make crafts with your own hands. Especially when outside the window rains and slush. Autumn grayness should be diluted with bright colors. Especially since nature itself gives us these colors through its gifts. We have collected for you several options for home autumn creativity with the whole family. Handicrafts [....]
Why Russian Villains Dominate Horror Movies: From Chernobyl to Folklore
Who among us doesn't love a good horror movie? Even if you don't watch horror movies, you probably know the most famous ones. Have you noticed how often Russian characters are used in horror movies? Stereotypes about Russians in horror and action movies are tightly embedded in the culture. These stereotypes go back to the Cold War and do not lose relevance [...].
Sergei Yesenin: The Tragic Life of Russia’s Most Famous Poet
Autumn has arrived. That means it's time to pull out a volume of Esenin from the shelf and immerse ourselves in reading autumnal works. The poetry of Sergei Esenin is known throughout the world. He wrote about nature and love. About life and experiences. There were in his work and hooligan poems. Esenin's works are forever included in the list of masterpieces of world literature and in our hearts. Biography of Sergei [...]
