Parenting & Family

A child’s first day of school is one of the most important milestones that all parents want to etch in their memories forever. It is a momentous event that signifies the start of your toddler’s journey towards independence and maturity. Because of these reasons, every parent wants to have only …

Going through a divorce is challenging. Anyone who has cut ties with their partner- be it a long-awaited, drama-filled or mutual situation, knows how difficult it can be to say goodbye to a big part of your life . Even a smooth and clean divorce can take your emotions and …

Moms and moms-to-be are often offered the same piece of advice when it comes to newborn baby photography: the first 5 to 10 days of age are the ideal time to get picture-perfect photos of your newborn. While it is good advice, does it really mean all is lost if, …

More To Consider Today’s marriage atmosphere involves many couples who come to the matrimonial table from previous marriages. There are sometimes a lot of children in the mix, and that can get complicated. Children have a lot of energy, they don’t understand much of life, they’re interested in playing, they’re …

A Great Place To Bring Up Your Children Texas right now is in a distinct period of bloom. Not everywhere in the state, of course, but in many places. Dallas/Fort Worth is especially expensive right now, and many families are rightly moving there. If you’ve been thinking about Texas, or …

Each pregnancy is unique, and so is the little bundle of joy that you anticipate to hold in your hands. Choosing the right products can be overwhelming as some are not necessarily within the pregnancy to-do list. One product that needs articulation is pram. You certainly don’t want a product …

Men who plan a proposal only have one goal in mind: to make his significant other say yes. The pressure is on to realize a dreamy event to pop the question minus the last-minute hitches. Thankfully, you have Google and Pinterest to help you out in this endeavor. Amid the …

Nobody tells us that motherhood can be so exhausting, no matter if you are having a baby, toddler or a teenager you always have something to worry about.  If you have a baby it’s sleepless nights that can literally tear you apart when you have a toddler you have to …

Summer holidays have arrived. For many, that means that it’s time to choose some summer activities or summer clubs for their children. While extra summer activities can be excellent opportunities for children to improve themselves, learn new skills, and find their passions, these extra activities can also be expensive. It’s …

Children stand to lose and gain much in a move. For a child under the age of eighteen, each time they move to a new city, it’s like what happens when a picture is erased from an etch-a-sketch. All relationships they made in the previous location are essentially gone, and …

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Bonding is vital for both parents and baby. You will understand your baby’s hunger cues and will know exactly what they need when they cry as you develop a strong bond. For babies, they receive a sense of security, which can lead to positive self-esteem as they grow older. Not …

Mothers of this era need to be in the know when it comes to the lingo—the juicy happenings—and what better way to do so than to get to know the tech. In this day and age, everything can be learned through the internet, and the tech that is available is …

So you just found out you are having a baby, time for pure panic mode? If it is your first time as a parent there are going to be a million questions and scenarios running through your head at the same time. There is no need to panic, it is …

Planning a move is an unsettling experience for most people but children, who have literally no control over the event, can find moving home particularly difficult. If you are getting ready for a change of residence, here are some steps you can take to help your children to cope with …

Good parenting is always easy and children go through different stages, some more tricky than others. As you go along and take all the steps you learned and experienced to make sure that your child will grow up well-rounded, the road to good parenting is not an easy task. You …

Little kids always have way more energy than their parents. That’s where the conflict usually starts – as a working parent you just want to get things done and rest, but your kids want to play with their friends, ride the bike, or go to the park. You can’t blame …

Since the goat herder Kaldi discovered the potential of our beloved coffee beans centuries ago, it has become the staple for many individuals worldwide. Nothing beats the aroma of good quality coffee brewing somewhere in the distance and finding its way to you when you’re still in slumber mode and …

Many parents make the mistake of assuming that a reward system involves extravagant items. There are rewards that are effective and will cost you nothing. There are various low-cost and free tactics that you can use to reward your kids. Privileges can include activities that your child already enjoys doing. …

From the day that a child is born, he or she is continually learning. They learn through using their senses how to observe and play. Even from early development a child’s mind is expanding just by taking in their environment and surroundings. Toys such as mobiles, infant play gyms and …