Parenting & Family

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 …

In this article, we will provide tips that will help even the most nervous first-time mothers to feel confident about taking care of their newborn. How to handle a newborn Your newborn might feel frail and delicate to you, but do not be afraid to hold, touch or comfort him. …

Families aren’t perfect, and this is a reality a lot of people know even as children. Divorce has become quite a common term used in daily life—and not everyone understands just how large the repercussions may be, particularly for more than just the couple involved. If the couple involved has …

When children grow up to be teenagers, there’s ought to be some sort of changes in both mind and body. This is something you can expect as a parent, since you’ve pretty much gone through the same thing. What’s tricky is if it’s your first time as a mom, and …

Daughter. Wife. Sister. Friend. Confidante. Colleague. Boss. Healer. Caregiver. Heroine. A woman can be any one of these and more, but perhaps one of the most challenging hats you can wear is that of a mother. Motherhood. Some may only be taking their first steps as new mothers. Others already …

I am not a morning person. I desperately want to be, but I almost always seem to find myself scrambling out the door with my shirt on backwards and my shoelaces untied as I race to catch the #2 bus. Mornings shouldn’t be as hard as they are for me, …

Simply put music is good for the soul. In fact music is so good for you that music therapy is implemented in some hospitals for children (and adults) that are fighting illnesses. Music is great fun, especially for budding little musicians, however it also offers many benefits that you may …

When you see a kid on a skateboard, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? That they are cool? That what they are doing is exciting and maybe a bit risky? Yes. Those are all true, but there are loads of other hidden benefits that come along with it. …

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Long car trips are part of the activity of modern families today. Many are investing their time and money in buying cars with higher mileage per gallon so they can go wherever they want. Families take long car trips once in a while because it gives them the opportunity to …

Chances are that being a new mom means you are never alone, however you may find yourself feeling more lonely than you have ever felt in your entire life. If you already have friends that are moms you may be lucky and already have the most amazing mommy network there …

Depending on the age of your child, they have more than likely went through some sort of digestional discomfort or abnormalities sometime in their life. Babies are especially susceptible to intestinal discomfort that can manifest in various ways especially when consuming formula as opposed to breastmilk. Smaller kids and toddlers …

The fast development of various online services has affected the lives of all generations. While grown-ups are aware of the pros and cons the Internet brings, children and young teenagers don’t possess that level of experience. Since children can also use the Web in many beneficiary ways, it’s important to …

Coloring pages is an awesome and fun activity for children, as well as for adults. Coloring in may seem like it is all fun and games but the truth is that coloring pages provides many benefits for healthy development for kids. This makes coloring pages an important part of your …