Children’s entire world is turned upside down when they lose a loved one. I am all too familiar with this from my personal experiences as well as from helping others in their grieving processes. Children often have to handle their feelings on their own without the means or vocabulary to do so. They may experience…
As a parent or teacher, you may have observed that kids sometimes find it difficult to begin writing. Unsure of what to say, they gaze at a blank page. This hesitancy may be caused by a lack of confidence or ideas. Offering interesting writing prompts for kids can be a game-changer when it comes to…
Why Kids Stop Writing in Summer? Children often stop writing after school finishes, and summer break is long. According to studies, students may lose as much as 30% of what they learned during the school year during the summer. Due to a lack of daily practice, writing is one of the first skills to decline…
As a parent or teacher, you have probably seen firsthand how difficult it can be for kids to communicate and deal with their uncomfortable feelings. Emotions such as grief, anger, or frustration may take over children and make it difficult for them to express how they feel. Journaling can be very helpful in this situation….
As a parent, educator, or someone who just likes being around kids, you are aware of how hard it can be to keep the younger ones busy and happy. It’s not just about having fun; laughter matters to a child’s growth. It can occasionally feel like a never-ending quest to find healthy, age-appropriate humor that…