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Four Lessons From Jordan Peterson That Will Help You Become a Better Parent

parentotheca — Thu, 03 Nov 2022 11:04:02 +0000

Jordan Peterson is one of the greatest thinkers of our time. And although some of his ideas may not resonate with many people, Peterson’s child-rearing principles are deeply rooted in science and will be handy for every parent. In this article, we want to share four lessons from Jordan Peterson’s bestselling book 12 Rules for Life that […]

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How to Handle a Tantrum. “Engage, don’t Enrage” Technique in Action.

parentotheca — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 13:35:15 +0000

Handling tantrums and emotional outbursts is one of the biggest parenting challenges. It’s something that makes the whole parenting thing really hard. However, if we equip ourselves with the right tools and use them every time our children have a hard time, it all gets less messy. In fact, both parents and children grow together. […]

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5 Truths to Remember During Tantrums

parentotheca — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 07:20:17 +0000

Tantrums inspire anxiety in all of us. They often drain us emotionally and leave us with the feeling that something is wrong with our child or with us. When we see our sweet little child turning into a loud monster, everything turns upside down. And even if we mean well, our reactions to our child’s […]

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The Power of Play – Why Playtime Matters?

parentotheca — Mon, 31 May 2021 20:01:20 +0000

My post-Soviet childhood lacked fancy educational toys, soft plays and sensory classes. But still, it was awesome. And you know what I remember the most? Hours of unsupervised outdoor play! I could play hide and seek with my friends, climb trees, and play the Chinese jump rope games for the whole day. And yes, nobody […]

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5 Scientifically Proven Reasons Why Family Dinners Are Important

parentotheca — Tue, 09 Feb 2021 10:12:59 +0000

What if we told you that most of the things which worry you as a parent could be improved by regular family meals? It may sound crazy, but over the last twenty years study after study has shown that sitting down for a family dinner can boost children’s self-esteem, build their resilience and improve their […]

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Parenting Matters – How To Be a Good Parent

parentotheca — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 12:33:22 +0000

That’s not rocket science that parents play a widely important role in their children’s lives. Of course, the environment (education, culture, politics, etc.) is crucial as well. But. Did you know that good parenting can actually reduce the effects of disadvantaged circumstances by roughly 50%? So good parenting really matters! And, according to the biggest […]

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Short Guide On How To “Flow” And Enjoy Whatever You Do

parentotheca — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 14:55:01 +0000

Have you ever found yourself completely engrossed in a task, so much so that you lost all sense of time? Yesterday, we witnessed our 5-year-old son Max constructing an incredible “aqua park” using magnetic blocks. With intense concentration, he built swimming pools, slides, playrooms, and strategically positioned Lego people throughout “the park.” He was completely […]

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