Crying is a sign of strength- not a sign of weakness. — The notion that “big boys don’t cry” is a sexist and outdated stereotype. Our society sees men as stoic and strong, and many still believe that crying is a weakness. As a result, boys learn from a very young age to suppress their emotions. Society often assumes that big boys…

Start by spreading good vibes in the workplace. — Considering how much of your sense of identity is tied up in your jobs and how much of your time you spend at work, it shouldn’t surprise you that being happy at work is strongly linked to being happy in life. Whether you work full-time, part-time or casual, your life…

The fun and joy of having teenagers. — Last Christmas, one of the presents I got from my 14-year-old teenage daughter was a journal called “Calm the F**K Down” by Sarah Knight. It is a journal based on the author’s book about dealing with anxiety. Upon opening the gift, two beautiful big brown eyes were staring at me…

Simple but effective tips to make delegating chores to your children successful. — Chores are something that all children must do. It doesn’t matter if you are rich or poor; your children need to know how to do chores. As my earlier article emphasized, children must have delegated chores to help foster a sense of responsibility and accountability and to learn time management…

The Reason Why Your Children Don’t Confide in You. — One of the most important things parents can do to build a strong relationship with their children is to become more empathetic. This means they need to see things from their child’s perspective and understand their feelings. This cannot be easy, especially if a parent has a different personality than…

To learn accountability and responsibility. — I have four sisters and two brothers. I know that’s a big family, but it was the standard-size family back then. Father was away for work five days a week in the forestry/ logging industry while mother was at home looking after the children. My siblings and I were like…

Unplug your children from excessive screen usage and send them outdoors to play. — Easier said than done! You’ve tried all avenues but failed. Your efforts didn’t work because you, as a parent, also spend too much time on your devices. Don’t tell me you’re not guilty of it. Most of us are, and we have to do something about it. It truly bothers…

Children’s dilemma when raised by parents with opposite beliefs, religions, and cultures — Cultural collision is often thought of in terms of race or ethnicity, but it can also happen when two cultures collide within a family. This is especially common when one parent is from a culture opposite the other. When parents’ different cultures collide, the children become stuck in the middle…

Parents must take a few essential steps to communicate effectively with their children. — In any relationship, effective communication is vital. This is especially true when it comes to your relationships with your children. Unfortunately, many parents struggle with effective communication skills, often making relationships with their children sour. However, it doesn't have to be this way. With practice and effort, you can learn…