Talking to Tweens about Friendship? An important part of pre-teen and teen development is the process of finding new friends and relationships which are friendly. As a parent you should talk to your teen about how to become a good friend and the nuances of a healthy relationship. They should be able understand that friendship is a close connection with another person that helps one to feel valued and cared for. We do understand that an outgoing teenager can be friends with everyone and approaches every social situation with reasonable ease. But there are also awkward and insecure teenagers who have to struggle a lot to connect with people and becomes a bit withdrawn when a friendship crashes. Talking to Tweens about Friendship It does seem that children find it easy to make friends when they are young. This is because when kids are little the majority of the friendships are managed by adults. They do learn to play with peers in their childhood but developing independent and … [Read more...]
How to Make Black Hole Donuts
Black Holes are a classic STEM enigma. We love to think of them as empty space, but they actually have mass! A black hole is a region of spacetime exhibiting gravitational acceleration so strong that nothing—no particles or even electromagnetic radiation such as light—can escape from it. The theory of general relativity predicts that a sufficiently compact mass can deform spacetime to form a black hole. So what could be a more fun way to learn about them than making black hole donuts? Playing off of that, we have whipped up Black Hole Donuts that you can make with your kiddo and then enjoy together! We have talked before about how awesome it is to cook with kids, and all of the lessons that they can learn in the kitchen, so this is a great "lesson. How to Make Black Hole Donuts You will need: Instructions Other donut recipes you may like: … [Read more...]
Talking to Tweens About Social Media Use
Talking to Tweens About Social Media Use? You may not like it, but while you are reading this article, chances are your kid is obsessing over Instagram. If you ever thought that speaking to a child about social media is not required until he/she reach teenage years, then you need to think again. Although kids less than 13 years of age are not technically allowed to use the popular social media sites like Instagram, there are many kids who are working around the system. There are quite a large number of children who are using fake birthdays and email addresses of their parents to open accounts on popular social media sites. There is a very disturbing trend that has come to light in recent years - children nowadays converse more on topics like who posted what and when on Facebook. This is indeed scary! There is no doubt about the good side of social media, as it plays a huge role in inspiring kids to celebrate the achievements of others. But parents should also be aware of the … [Read more...]
Talking to Tweens About Dating
Talking to Tweens About Dating? The age group of 8 to 12 years also known as ‘tween’ is a delicate period for all children and the parents. This is the time when children are introduced to the concept of dating and sex. Nowadays, when children ask permission about dating, parents have a habit of giving a straight ‘YES’. The parents need to understand that they must seek the truth underlying such requests. If you ask 50 tweens the definition of dating, you will get 50 different answers. One needs to ask them what exactly they mean by dating and why they want to go on a date. These initial discussions will ultimately grow into critical discussions as the children grow into fine young adults. The good news is that tweens are also very eager to have a chat with their parents. Believe it or not, kids still value the opinions of their parents and rely on them a great them for advice. So the parents need to come closer to the kids and lay the groundwork for a healthy relationship … [Read more...]
20 Smartphone Apps for Students
Let's face it, technology is here to stay. Finding different ways to incorporate it whiel educating our kids only makes sense. We did a little research and came up with these great apps for students that can make learning a little easier. 20 Smartphone Apps For Students Evernote Available on iOS and Android The app allows you to sync your notes across all devices. Evernote also allows you to take pictures of your written notes and upload them to the app. SoundNote SoundNote is one of the best apps for students. While you're taking notes, SoundNote records what is being said around you and synchronizes both. So, if your lecturer is speaking and you're struggling to keep up, this is your go-to app. Office Lens No matter what you're studying at university, you might find you need to draw a diagram once in a while. Office Lens allows you to take a picture, and the app will crop out everything around it and give you a clear diagram. Easy. Microsoft … [Read more...]
Talking to Tweens About Suicide
Talking to Tweens About Suicide? I didn't think I would have to do this until TWO of Miss Sarah's schoolmates attempted it last year. One was a result of bullying, the other was depression from family issues. In the modern world, many lives are, unfortunately, touched by suicide. As a parent, you may want to hide the meaning of death from your tween, but in reality, this is not possible in this age of social media. If you are a parent and have heard the news of a much-publicized suicide, then chances are that your child has also heard the news. There is no denying the fact that tweens will have their reactions and feelings. But since they have less experience, compared to adults, in processing distressing news they need to be helped by a responsible and informed parent. You can start a conversation with your tween after a publicized suicide in the media. Having said that, a parent need not wait for any tragic news to start this all-important conversation. However, these sad … [Read more...]
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