Parenting & Family

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 …

Sleep is absolutely essential for babies and children for their healthy development. Sleep is also crucial for adults so that they can function properly, get work done and look after their family. Parents that don’t enough sleep will struggle to be patient and to be an attentive parent. When babies …

Learning the ins and outs of technology can just be compared to learning how to ride a bike or swim. The younger a child is, the more natural it becomes. This is not a very good news especially if you already feel that you are two steps behind the tech …

Having a miscarriage is an awful experience and I have found everyone to be so supportive and kind. However there have been a few things said to me with the best of intentions but they have ripped at me. So I am just going to put that out here. It is important …

We live in a digital world, a movable, changeable world. And as expected, there are numerous technological advancements that take place almost on daily basis. At times, it becomes quite difficult to cope with them but we have no choice but to adapt to these changes. Teach your children to be …

As a parent, you always look that your child’s safety is your priority. While they can be vulnerable at times, it’s only but natural to feel worried about their welfare. The feeling is usually apparent when your child has been in busy and crowded places. For instance, you may find …

When I was pregnant with my first child I remember my mom asking me how I was going to cope with work and running a household when the baby arrived and I said not to worry I would keep my baby at home with me and just get on with …