Child Development

Parent practicing a calm pause during child’s tantrum, sitting grounded and self-regulating amidst emotional parenting moment.

This One Habit Made Me a Calmer Parent

Roots Wings and Wellness InsightsMay 28, 2025

It started with a slammed door. My five-year-old had just screamed something about the wrong cereal. My head was pounding. I stood there frozen—partly furious, partly guilty, and mostly exhausted. I wanted to be the calm, grounded parent I’d read about. But in that moment, I felt anything but. That was the day I realized

Teaching empathy and kindness in the digital age: balancing screens and real-world connections.

Parenting in digital age : How to Teach Kids Empathy and Kindness

Roots Wings and Wellness TeamApril 5, 2025

Introduction: Why Empathy Feels Harder—And Matters More There’s a moment many modern parents know too well: your child is chatting with someone online, and suddenly they’re upset. You ask what happened. They shrug and say, “I dunno, their message sounded weird.” No facial expressions, no tone of voice—just confusion. Parenting in digital age means our

Effective parent-child communication strategies for all ages

Proven Strategies to Strengthen Parent-Child Relationships Through Effective Communication

Roots Wings and Wellness EditorialApril 4, 2025

Introduction: Why Parent-Child Communication Matters Parent-child communication isn’t just about keeping tabs on grades or reminding them to clean up. It’s about something much deeper—connection. The kind of connection that helps a child feel seen, safe, and supported. As kids grow, their needs change. What worked when they were five won’t work when they’re fifteen.

Parent teaching emotional intelligence to child for stronger connections.

How to Raise Emotionally Intelligent Kids: Expert Parenting Tips

Roots Wings and Wellness EditorialMarch 2, 2025

Introduction: Why Emotional Intelligence Is the Skill Our Kids Need Most Let’s be honest—navigating childhood isn’t what it used to be. Kids today are dealing with more pressure, stimulation, and emotional complexity than ever before. And as parents, we want to do more than just help them cope—we want to give them the tools to

Children playing outdoors for brain development and learning

10 Best Play Activities for Child Brain Development

Roots Wings and Wellness TeamMarch 1, 2025

How Play Shapes Child brain development Picture a toddler stacking blocks while muttering to themselves. To a casual observer, it might look like a simple game. But if you really watch, you’ll see concentration, trial and error, problem-solving—and maybe even a proud smile when the tower stands tall. That’s the beauty of play activities. It’s

7 Hidden Effects of Screen Time on Kids: What Parents Need to Know

Roots Wings and Wellness EditorialFebruary 20, 2025

The Quiet Storm: What Screen Time Is Really Doing to Our Kids It’s easy to overlook. A cartoon before school. A tablet at dinner. A few harmless games while you finish chores. But before you know it, hours have slipped by—and your child has been staring at a screen far longer than you’d planned. This

Reducing Screen Time: Healthy Alternatives to Tech for Kids

How to Reduce Kids’ Screen Time with Engaging & Healthy Activities

Roots Wings and Wellness TeamFebruary 19, 2025

Introduction: Rethinking Screen Time for Modern Families It usually starts small—maybe a cartoon to keep breakfast calm, a tablet on the drive to school, or a game before bed. Before long, screen time starts filling every quiet moment of your child’s day. In our tech-driven world, it’s not surprising. Screens are everywhere—and they’re not all

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