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The Power of Children’s Books to Inspire and Motivate
Photo by Johnny McClung on Unsplash The best approach to inspire and motivate kids is through the power of children's books. Essentially, reading contributes greatly to their overall development. Children are curious beings, like little explorers, with an immense...
Fluffy Monsters: If Not a Friend, Why Friend-Shaped?
Photo by Shubham Dhage Monsters are captivating. Even just the idea of them sparks curiosity. Why do we make them up? What inspires them? But even more fascinating is when monsters overlap with cuteness--often unintentionally but more likely deliberately. Why do we do...
Monsters as Metaphors in Children’s Stories
Photo by Yaopey Yong Writers use monsters as metaphors to mean different things in stories. These characters and entities in children’s stories help the kids learn lessons in life, making them develop better attitudes as they grow. When we were young, we heard stories...
Lessons from Sneaky the Hairy Mountain Monster by Norma Fleagane
Author Norma Fleagane share some wonderful lessons we can all learn from her heartwarming children's book- Sneaky the Hairy Mountain Monster: How I Lost My Parents. Working Together The story starts with Blake James and Makayla’s parents and grandparents working...
Five Common Archetypes Found in Fictional Characters
Photo by freestocks on Unsplash All fictional characters belong to certain archetypes that broaden our understanding of who they are and how they contribute to the plot. In every fictional book or media you come across, there will always be certain types of characters...
A Glimpse of a Child’s Curiosity: The Pathway to Learning
Photo by Jeremiah Lawrence on Unsplash Let us take a glimpse of a child's curiosity and learn how to smoothen their paths toward learning. Children, especially at a young age, hold many questions in mind. Often, we get caught off guard or surprised by their sudden...
The Significance of a Healthy Parent-Child Relationship
Photo by Gabe Pierce on Unsplash Encountering a healthy parent-child relationship is a delightful experience built on security, mutual respect, acceptance, and unconditional love. Parenting is no joke—it is a responsibility involving numerous challenges for both the...
How to Be in a Child’s Life: Ways to Be There for Your Kids
Photo by Anastasiya Gepp Knowing how to be in a child's life is important for parents because a parental figure's presence is extremely valuable for youngsters. As a wife, mother, and grandmother, Norma Fleagane, author of "Sneaky the Hairy Mountain Monster How I Lost...
Ways to Ignite a Strong and Healthy Parent-Child Relationship
Photo by Sue Zeng on Unsplash Nurturing a strong and healthy parent-child relationship is a continuous process that requires dedication and effort from both parties. Parenting is a challenging task that demands patience, understanding, and resilience. However,...