Parenting & Family

Physical activity from a young age is is incredibly important for kids to help them develop healthy habits and the skills needed to continue being physically active as they grow into adults. Being physically active helps children to develop strong and healthy bones and muscles, promotes healthy development and growth, …

Your toddler is not only growing physically but also mentally. He or she is starting to discover the world around and you, as a parent, should be there to help the little one enhance his/her cognitive powers. Development psychology teaches us that at this early stage in life children learn …

Mothers day is just around the corner and I’ve been searching for some lovely Mother Day gift ideas for my mom. We are a bookworm family so my mother loves reading and I’ve come across some stunning gift ideas for moms that love reading and thought I would share them …

Nursery rhymes and kids songs are one of the best ways to teach our children important lessons, as well as to help young children develop their language skills. Music provides so many additional benefits for children, plus it is fun and entertaining for them too. When my children were younger …

Children adore pets, and most of them have the desire to get an animal that they can care for, in case there isn’t one already in the household. Many parents do give in to their children’s demands while some may be against the decision due to concerns that pets can …

Babies and toddlers are notorious for getting up to mischief and as they push boundaries in an attempt to learn about the world around them they are constantly putting themselves at risk of being harmed. As parents it is our responsibility to ensure that our children are safe and this …

Father’s Day is a very special day for me for two reasons. Firstly I absolutely love my dad, I am unashamedly still a Daddy’s Girl and I worship my dad. He is such a special person that I hold close to my heart. Secondly my husband is an amazing father. …

Being able to speak more than one language has a number of benefits and if you can teach your child to master a new language will help them later in life as well as offer them some advantages in their younger years too. Learning a second language will mean more …

Your family is one of the reasons why you’re “you” today. You owe a lot to them and you know that without their love and support, you wouldn’t be where you are today. They’re the people you think about whenever you’re going through something, and the same people, you want …

As a parent you must have already realised that the safety of your child is highly important especially in this 21st century. For some parents it is a constant trauma for they worry about their kids a lot, and why not? The crime rates are increasing like anything. To eliminate …

In the past, parents (and nearly everyone) encouraged girls to play with dolls and boys to play with robots. This, in part, enabled boys to become more interested in the area of robotics while girls drifted off to other fields. Today, more and more families, individuals and organizations are taking …

Baby showers are fun and exciting events that are normally organized by a close friend or family member of the mom to be. Baby shower games are played to entertain the guests and keep things fun. Plus gifts are given to the mother to be to help her on her …

Choosing your child’s school is one of the really big decisions you will have to make for your child. I found that out last year since we had to make some big decisions with my daughter starting Grade 1 this year. All schools are not created equal and there are …

Both of my children suddenly got a terrible fear of the dark during their toddler years. One day they had no problem with the dark and then suddenly they were terrified – it came out of nowhere. That intense fear has left them now but there are still certain things …

Personal hygiene is something that can be taught to children when they are very young. While some may argue it is not worth it to teach a child who may not clearly understand you to wash their hands, once they hear it over and over again, it will begin to …

If you are considering divorce or legal separation, you must also take into consideration your children’s welfare. In fact, your primary concern should be your children because whatever decisions you make, it’s your children that’s going to be mostly affected along the way. Divorce and legal separation are tough for …

If you have recently married someone with children and if you have children of your own, you could be excited about being a part of a big, happy family. However, you might have found that blending your two families together is more difficult than you thought it would be. This …

Parenting is a journey filled with excitement, joy, emotions and lots of surprises. You get to learn a great deal of stuff and discover new secrets each day; it’s like you grow and develop with your children. It would be an understatement to stay that the responsibilities parents bear on …

Being a new mom is pretty darn scary and that first trip out with baby is filled with dread and worry that you have not brought something essential with. If you are like I was you may just end up packing half your house but leave out the one thing …