Parenting & Family

Not so long ago, most parents were worried about the age at which they should allow their children to take driving lessons or get full access to a set of car keys. Now we have an even trickier question to consider – when should our children own their own smartphone? …

Every parent knows that once you’ve crossed that threshold into parenthood, that nothing will ever be as it was before and it can be challenging. Couples often think that having a baby will bring them closer together, but it can be quite the opposite. Couples enter this phase of their …

Have you gotten to the point where you are starting to question where your marriage is going, or have things changed to such a stage that you are not even sure if the relationship can get back on track? It is normal for relationships to go through changes over time, …

Every family has its own issues and their unique way of communicating (or not conversing with) the other family members. Even though the concept of family has changed over the years, one thing has remained the same. Everyone is brought up in some form of family unit. Within a family …

A new addition to the family is a moment to be celebrated, and nothing welcomes a new baby to the world like an extra special gift. Take a look at our top pick of personalised gifts for baby – and their family. 1.    Baby Shoes Is there anything cuter than …

There are many great ways for new dads to bond with their newborn babies and there will be plenty of opportunities for daddy to bond with baby to give the new mother time to rest and recover after giving birth. Involve Dad with feeding time If you’re nursing, your partner …

Before giving your child any teething remedies, first make sure they are in fact suffering from baby teething pain. It’s not always easy to distinguish teething pain from other aches, but these obvious signs of teething can be helpful: • A lot of drooling, more than usual • Chewing or …

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 …