Parenting: Family – Raising – Nurturing
Why values matter in child development

Why values matter in child development

Values are developmental building blocks, not decorative ideals In child development, values function like an internal compass. They help children answer questions such as: What kind of person do I want to be? How should I treat someone who is upset? What matters when I am tempted to lie, give up, exclude someone, or ignore […]

Teaching respect to children explained

Teaching respect to children explained

What respect really means for children Respect means recognizing that people have dignity, feelings, bodies, belongings, boundaries, and perspectives. For a young child, that may look like waiting for a turn, using a calm voice, asking before taking a toy, saying “please” and “thank you,” or listening when someone says “stop.” For an older child, […]