Parenting & Family

Addiction is an often misunderstood disease that can be traced back to the brain, as reported by the Nexus Recovery Treatment Center. For this reason, those suffering from addiction should be assisted towards recovery, not shunned and punished. All mothers with drug-addicted children agree with that. However, no matter how …

We’ve all been there as a child—apprehensive, maybe even afraid of the dentist. Now as a parent, you face the other side, helping your child beat their fear of the dentist. The good news is, there are many things you can do to make the experience more enjoyable for them …

Babysitting is fun. It’s an easy way to earn a living. But it’s a serious thing when it concerns an infant. No mom would want to leave her newborn with just anybody. She wants someone that can handle her newborn with care. So how do you become that kind of …

Is your child’s birthday round the corner and you are planning for an outdoor kids’ party? Has your kid achieved something special in life and you wish to congratulate him or her by throwing a surprise outdoor party? Is there a special occasion like Christmas, New Year etc. and you …

Children are easier to motivate yet hard to excavate. Yes, there are kids who are unaware of their capacities due to the competitive surroundings, while on the other hand there are kids who are aware of their potentials yet are unable to find the driving force. To motivate a child …

Most parents today are both working, managing a business, assigned to do fieldwork or office work. If you’re a busy parent, you would need an extra pair of hands to take care of your children’s needs and everyday routines, such as bathing, feeding, school work, sports, and extracurricular activities. While …

I still remember the taste of white and thick medication that my doctor used to prescribe whenever I had a fever as a child. The bottle of medication made me run and hide. Yet, even after hundreds of minutes of pleading, my parents used to end up feeding me the …

“9 months forecast then a ‘shower’ followed by a sunny baby.” – Barretto A new baby in family is the beginning of the dream of possibilities, hope and wonder, isn’t it? If a new arrival is coming to someone dear to you, perhaps you want to throw an amazing baby …

Your child’s birthday is quickly approaching, and you are likely starting the party planning process. As kids get older, it can become challenging to find the perfect party theme. And with children sitting for over eight hours on an average day, you don’t want them sitting for the duration of …

Being a parent brings many joys and along with those joys comes challenges. It is not always easy or simple teaching our children the things they need to know to keep them safe along with all the other skills they are going to need in life. My biggest frustration has …

Getting involved in the community and giving back is something that all people and children should be taking part in. Even the smallest contribution that you make can make a huge positive impact on someone else’s life. You may think that getting involved with charity will take up huge amounts …

Baby showers have long been etched as a global tradition that’s done when a woman is carrying and about to deliver new life into the world. This, of course, calls for a celebration, which is usually attended by the mom-to-be’s family and closest friends. Originating in the 1930s in the …

It’s your little one’s special day and you want it to be one ultra-special day, so there is no stopping mom from planning the perfect birthday bash. Kids wait all year to celebrate their big day and an amazing party theme awaits them to take their birthday celebrations to the …

Good parenting involves protecting your children from possible situations that can bring harm to them. Therefore, it is your ultimate responsibility as a parent to educate your children so that they can know how to respond to an emergency. This involves empowering them with basic survival skills. Since kids love …

Growing up isn’t easy. The teenage years are particularly tough. Those are the years when we confront our own adulthood, and they can be scary, confusing, and upsetting. Our teenage years are full of threats and questions that come from around us and inside of us. Teens deal with social …

Children need a balanced diet for proper growth and development. A healthy child’s plate consists of a right combination of protein, vegetables, dairy, and grains. One of the crucial aspects of parenting is teaching them how to develop healthy eating habits. Once they learn the best practices of healthy eating, …

Reading and the telling of stories to your children is not only great fun for your children and an amazing opportunity to bond with your children, it also comes with great benefits for your children and offers a wonderful way for your children to learn. Remember that children learn best …

Because of their much smaller size, winter clothing is especially important for children. Technically, the reason that your little ones are so susceptible to cold weather is because they have a lot of areas through which to lose heat when compared to their volume. Basically, this means that temperature which …

Expecting parents end up with a lot on their plates. Soon to be parents often need to rearrange their lives to get ready for the expansion of their family. It’s important that you devote some time to planning on a financially successful parenthood in the months leading up to the …

Too often, kids nowadays are so glued to their phones, tablets, and computers that they don’t build up their physical strength through sports or other forms of exercise. If you find that your children are not as active as you want them to be, it may be time to buy …