Parenting & Family

Having a child is one of the gifts of life that a lot of people hope to get; after all, a child can always make our day. Unfortunately, not all lives of children are perfect, and some of them fall victim to abuse. Sometimes, we encounter children every day and …

Some Moms may be unfamiliar with the term “babywearing”, but the practice has been done by different cultures for centuries. ***Disclosure -The links in this post may contain affiliate links and Kaboutjie may receive a small commission if you make a purchase after clicking on a link.*** What does babywearing …

Sleep is an important part of everyone’s life, you and your baby alike. The only bit is that the sleeping patterns of adults and children are different. In order for you to understand if your baby is having enough and comfortable sleep, you have to understand the baby sleep cycles. …

I’ve just reached a huge parenting milestone with my older child starting Grade 1 – and what an experience it has been. I am so proud of her and so excited for her for this new stage or learning and development. Then come in all the fears and anxieties too …

Parenting children with autism can be very difficult because it involves dealing with many problems that wouldn’t generally come up if you had a normally developing child. One of such problems can be toilet training which can take some autistic kids longer than their siblings or friends to learn how …

Over the festive season I went three whole days without turning on my laptop and it felt amazing. I can’t remember when last I made it through even one day without turning on my laptop. Have you ever had a look around a restaurant at all the families and couples? …

You’re worried about your child after he or she had experienced a stressful and traumatic event when one of your neighbors,a close family friend, or stranger has assaulted them. You may see some behavioral changes that affect their day-to-day activities. You may notice that they’re beginning to sleep late, are …

Our eyes are windows to the wonderful world around us. It allows us to see the world as it is, and it shows us the world in its full splendor. We see a lot of great and amazing things throughout our lives, but it’s also important to remember that our …

Have you ever thought that when you go shopping your decisions are constantly being influenced by savvy marketers and you participate, often unknowingly, in a big marketing scheme called coupon marketing? As you know, before going shopping, parents prepare a list of items that they need to buy for their …

It can be a bit difficult to choose the right mattress for your kid because it’s very important to maintain a healthy sleeping posture. The right type of mattress you choose ensures your kid would have a healthy spine, no neck and waist aches. Basically more than anyone else, children …

Have you ever seen those infomercials from My Baby Can Read? Where there are 3 year olds reading novels and little babies reading words off of flashcards? Don’t be fooled. I’m one of the parents that dished out the $200 plus dollars to buy it. I’ve also bought about a …

If you want your child to have a good night’s sleep, then you must consider what we have to say today. You must make sure that your child gets ample rest before starting the next day. This is a healthy habit that will pay off in your child’s life later.. …

Children are the most vulnerable during their growing years and will always have their curiosity spiked by anything new. The same applies to the usual attractions of alcohol, cigarettes and drugs. Keeping them away from drugs is really important as this is a decision which can change the course of …

There’s a unique new generation of youth that spends most of their everyday lives glued to electronics. There’s a huge disconnect between reality and things like social media. Studies show that young people need at least 30 minutes a day dedicated to exercise to promote healthy growth. Although health and …

You know the job: cleaning up bodily fluids, working nights, weekends and holidays, dealing with people who are very challenging at times, lunch breaks interrupted by emergencies and above all the joy of undeniably knowing that your work is making a difference in the lives of those under your care. …

Everyone knows that is just isn’t possible to be the perfect mother. Being a mother doesn’t come with an instruction manual, every baby is different and so is every mother. All that we can do is strive to be the best possible mother that we can be. While is no …

Toddlers are as adorable as they are frustrating and one of the biggest frustrations that toddler parents experience is dealing with the wardrobe. They are growing fast and it seems as though your favourite outfit only saw a few weeks of wear before suddenly the legs are too short and …

Are you holly, jolly and ready for the holidays? If you’ve got some little ones on your list, you might be wondering what to get them for Christmas this year. Fortunately, you don’t have to stress too hard. We’ve made a fantastic list of Christmas gift ideas for kids in …