Parenting & Family

School is a necessity and usually a legal requirement. However it is only compulsory for your child to start pre-primary in the year they turn 5; providing this is before the 30th June. Unfortunately if you wait until this age to send your child to school you may find that …

For people who love fashion, the gifts need to be special. Regular bland gifts may be disappointing and certainly not appealing to their unique tastes. Choosing a good gift for them is therefore, both desirable and recommended. To help you do this, we have drawn up our list of little …

When it is time for you to place your child in daycare, it helps to know what to look for ahead of time as you sort through the dizzying array of options. Leaving your child with someone else is already hard enough, but if you can make your decision based …

Your bridesmaids play a great role in the success of your wedding day. So, you’ll certainly want to give them something special to commemorate their participation in your ceremony. However, not just anything will do when you’re trying to express your gratitude to such special people. These four tips will …

Christmas is around the corner so parents all over the world are busy brainstorming what gifts for buy for their little ones. Now I am not sure about you but I am not fond of plastic toys for many reasons – the fact that they usually break quite quickly leaving …

Most parents are dreading those long school holidays when the kids get bored and as a result start bickering or picking fights with their siblings. But the school holidays don’t have to be a stressful time for both kids and parents. By getting the kids pro-active by doing kid’s activities …

Good sleep habits are essential for children. Most parents would agree that sleeping habits in children indirectly affect their moods and behaviour. But did you know that it can also affect their health? When kids get adequate amount of sleep, they may have a lower risk of becoming obese, developing …

Are you having a tough time keeping your kids occupied over the holidays and winter season in the US? If so, you’re not alone. Due to the colder weather, being able to play outside may not be such a great idea. This can lead to kids becoming incredibly restless while …

One of the biggest milestones your child will have is getting their driver’s license. Children are intrigued by driving from the time they start walking. They imitate people they love when they are 3 years old, driving their Little Tykes Coop Car. They pretend they are driving when they are …

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Christmas is a magical time for children and for many adults too. Most families gather together at Christmas time to share gifts and a special celebration. Many families have Christmas traditions that are passed down from generation to generation, with children and adults looking forward to these traditions. Chances are …

Meg Faure, author, speaker and founder of the Baby Sense product range, is delighted to launch “Sleep Sense”– an online course to get your baby or toddler sleeping through the night. The Sleep Sense Clinic is a coaching platform that you can benefit from in the comfort of your home. …

I’ve spent most of my adulthood as both a parent and an elementary school teacher. While both jobs have been tremendously rewarding, they’re also a challenge, because no two days are the same when you work with children. But I can also count on one constant no matter the day …

Monitoring the activities of the children has become a huge challenge for the parents in the modern days. Mobile phones and children can be a dangerous duo. You are always fearful about their mobile activities. Kids nowadays tend to use their elders’ mobile phones or their own mobile phones at …

There are many important things that we need to teach our children that will benefit them in their lives and one of these thing should be looking after our planet. If we don’t look after our planet and teach our kids how to, where will they (and future generations) live? …

Mathematics might be fascinating for many of us. We love the numbers and calculations. However, a few find it technical and complicated. They find it hard to solve some common problems. Even some adults are not comfortable with math. Just imagine what will happen if you try to teach math …

Congratulations, you are having a baby! With excitement and anticipation come the nagging, worry, and fear of the changes and responsibilities that will soon arrive. How ready are you for the physical, mental, and emotional demands of motherhood? For one, there will be exhausting nine months of hormonal and body …

Amidst all the worries that come with being a parent, potentially dealing with a child with behavioral or emotional problems is no walk in the park. A behavioral problem is defined as “a symptomatic expression of emotional or interpersonal maladjustment especially in children”. While all children go through various emotional …

When you find out that you are pregnant there are a lot of things that need to be done, from decorating the baby’s room to buying all the things you will need for a new baby. There are also some very important decisions you will need to make before your …

Christian colleges are a popular choice for parents when they are considering suitable schools for their children. Joining a Christian college is more than just learning different subjects and obtaining the highest grades possible. It’s about sharing experiences with a community of like-minded people including learning about ancient scriptures. Helpful …