School-Age Archives | Parenting Scope

10 Ways To Build Your Child’s Confidence

by Cathy Griffin | Jan 25, 2018 | School-Age, Teenager, Toddlers/Pre-School

By Matt Simpson We want our children to feel good about themselves and to undoubtedly achieve their goals.As their parents, we can definitely help build their confidence so that they can avoid as many obstacles as possible on their journey to success. Checkout the...

Life Skills Your Child Should Have When They Turn 13

by Cathy Griffin | Jan 25, 2018 | School-Age, Teenager

By Alex Bishop Parents are responsible for the care and wellbeing of their child, which means it’s important to teach them the essential life skills at an appropriate age. At the age of 13, your child is officially a teenager. But because the transition between child...

5 Ways to Raise an Optimistic Child

by Cathy Griffin | Jan 25, 2018 | School-Age, Teenager, Toddlers/Pre-School

By Catherine Griffin As parents, we want the very best for our little ones – top-notch education, robust health true happiness, a bright future, and whatnot. Of more significance, however, is that we want them to have a strong sense of positivity and optimism...

When should you start talking to your child about sex

by Cathy Griffin | Jan 25, 2018 | School-Age, Toddlers/Pre-School

By Analissa Louden You may be thinking that you can put off the sex talk until they are in middle school, but nothing is less true. Children will be exploring and learning things themselves from a very early age onwards. Thus, it is essential that you start making sex...

Best Healthy Snack Ideas for Children

by Cathy Griffin | Jan 25, 2018 | School-Age, Teenager, Toddlers/Pre-School

By Jennifer Hannigan Children are naturally inquisitive and love trying something new. Below are some examples of healthy snacks ideas for children of all ages to enjoy. Apples with peanut butter Do you have real peanut butter lovers at home? Cut an apple into...

Top 14 Things Only Parents of Boys will Understand (Universal Truths About Raising A Boy)

by Cathy Griffin | Jan 25, 2018 | School-Age, Teenager, Toddlers/Pre-School

aboutBy Adam Scott So there are things in life that each of us as parents have to go through… from the midnight feedings (and the 4 am ones) to the first day of school and the queer mix of heartbreak and pride that it brings us. However, when it comes to raising...