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Teaching Kids the Dangers of Stereotypes and Resisting Bias
Photo by Amy Treasure Teaching kids the dangers of stereotypes and resisting bias is one of the best things that we can do as a society to help children grow in a healthy manner. Chris Cochrane, author of "The Dinglehopper Blueberry Belly-Button Snooter," is doing his...
How to Encourage Children to Step Out of Comfort Zones
Image by freepik Parents want nothing but to protect their children. For most of their childhood, parents may only want them nestled safely in their arms, always within their sight and never too far for comfort. However, as much as this is ideal, it’s essential to...
What Is the Role of Art in Child Development and Growth?
Image by rawpixel.com on Freepik Children today spend more time with screens. Technology and the internet have become deeply engraved in their routines. While these offer their fair share of benefits, it’s essential for children to engage in activities that promote...
Going on an Adventure Outdoors? Try These 5 Fun Activities!
Photo by Holly Mandarich on Unsplash Ah, the beauty of nature—fresh air, lush trees, green grass, and mystical waters. There’s so much of our natural world that compels us to go on an adventure outdoors. Heading out into nature for an adventure outdoors can be an...
The Importance of Friendship in Children’s Literature
Image by pressfoto on Freepik It’s significant for children to learn how to connect with others and form genuine relationships. This is precisely why friendship in children’s literature is a usual theme. Children experience different exciting and foreign events in...
How Appearance Affects Early Childhood and Our Self-Esteem
Photo by Polesie Toys If we aim to understand children better, then we need to know how appearance affects early childhood and get a grasp of the link between self-perception and physical appearance in kids. Now, this is going to sound cliche, but we think that kids...
Positive Sibling Relationship and How Parents Help Foster It
Image by freepik Sometimes, children need a little help in forming a positive sibling relationship. What can parents do to ensure their children grow closer and fonder with each other? Blood is thicker than water, a sentiment that has permeated people’s minds for...
World Building in Adventure Fiction: Setting the Scene
Photo by Natalia Y. on Unsplash To tell a compelling story for young readers, world-building in adventure fiction is important in unlocking the imagination. The excitement that comes with picturing a well-crafted fictional world is palpable. Engaging the readers and...
Teaching Kids to Accept Diversity and Be Proud of Everyone
Photo by Charles Parker Teaching kids to accept diversity is one of the kindest things that we can pass down to the future adults of our world. Promoting diversity as early as a child reaches the age of five can greatly increase their social skills and acceptance of...
The Hero’s Journey: An Adventure Done a Thousand Times
Photo by Rene Asmussen Chris Cochrane's story about immortal Demon Shadows, Castle Forks, is a brilliant example of how the Hero's Journey elevates narratives and helps make them resonant. Since the dawn of humanity, we have told each other stories to keep the night...