by littlegym | May 25, 2023 | Citizen Kid!
Hugs are magical for kids, offering a plethora of benefits that go beyond just a simple physical embrace. They have the power to transform a child’s emotional state, improve their physical health, and enhance their social skills. At the emotional level, hugs...
by littlegym | Oct 27, 2022 | Citizen Kid!
Research shows that expressing gratitude offers physical, mental, social, and emotional benefits. Being grateful means having a thankful appreciation of the things in your life, whether they’re tangible or intangible. Gratitude can be related to something in the past...
by littlegym | Oct 27, 2022 | Citizen Kid!
Research shows that thankful people are usually more optimistic. They are less depressed and stressed. When we teach our children to appreciate what they have, we are, as parents, helping them take the first steps towards becoming happier, healthier adults. As a...
by littlegym | Sep 25, 2019 | Citizen Kid!
Most parents can attest to the fact that being a parent can be stressful. Whether you’re a working parent, or a stay at home parent, you’re constantly making sure everyone is fed, the house is tidy, and that everyone is where they need to be (mostly) on time. We’re...
by littlegym | Sep 20, 2019 | Citizen Kid!
A simple hug, in reality, is not all that simple! Hugs can help children grow to be healthier, happier, smarter, and strengthen parent/child relationships. It’s true! Each time you are hugged your body releases a hormone called oxytocin. This hormone helps to boost...
by littlegym | Sep 20, 2019 | Citizen Kid!
Being a mom is one of the most rewarding, yet exhausting, experiences. Moms are baby feeders, tear wipers, house managers, fun planners, book readers, you name it… moms do it! All of the jobs a mom does make it easy to put off implementing self care, let alone think...
