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Impact of Using Screen Time as a Reward Tool in Parenting Impact of Using Screen Time as a Reward Tool in Parenting Introduction It starts off small. Maybe you promise an extra 15 minutes of tablet time if your child finishes their veggies. Or you hold the TV remote hostage until all the toys are picked up. Before long, screen time becomes…

Why Yelling at Kids Doesn't Work Yelling at children can trigger their fight-or-flight response, making them less receptive to learning and increasing feelings of anxiety and disconnection. Consistent yelling damages the parent-child relationship and can lead to long-term negative outcomes like behavioral problems and poor emotional regulation.…

Koala Parenting: A Guide to Building Emotional Bonds with Your Child Koala Parenting: A Guide to Building Emotional Bonds with Your Child Introduction If you have been researching different parenting styles, you’ve likely come across all kinds of parenting styles that seem to be named after animals: elephant parenting, panda parenting—the…

Breaking Gender Stereotypes: Boys and Girls Can Be Friends When you first start talking to your friends who are girls on the phone, it may seem like a harmless interaction. However, societal norms and expectations can quickly turn this innocent friendship into something more complicated. Adults may start planting seeds of doubt, making you feel…