Parenting & Family

Is there anything greater than the time when all your family members play games together then savor the steaming hot dishes in a cozy, full-of-laughter atmosphere, ignoring the cold weather outside? If you have a chiminea in your garden or backyard, these scenarios will certainly be more fulfilling and exciting. …

We are going to die sooner or later, but if it is sooner rather than later what have you got in place for your kids to ensure that they are looked after? Yes this is not something any of us want to think about but its best to have everything …

Taking care of a family, working on the job and helping the kids get their homework done are all activities that many moms do every day. Therefore, when night begins to fall, it is normal for any mother to think about getting everyone ready for bed as quickly as possible. …

Before you take your newborn baby home from the hospital, you may want to be prepared well in advance. Since newborns require quite a bit of special care at these tender ages, you want everything that you need already in place. Therefore, if you are like most moms, you will …

Choosing the right type of mattress for a crib does not have to be a difficult undertaking. However, it is very important that people do their homework first, especially if the mother is looking for one of the best mattresses in the industry for their child. Since all mattresses are …

Pro scooters are a great way to instill a sense of freedom in toddlers and keep them engaged in a fun-filled manner. It is a healthy activity that allows a child to develop essential physical skills like coordination and balance. As a parent, this is one of the best gifts …

There’s no doubt about it: kids will cry. If they’re happy, if they’re sad, if they’re hungry, and the like – tears will happen. Any parent knows that tears are inevitable for any youngster. Get ready for the waterworks to stop! With 28 ways stop your child from crying, everyone …

The arrival of a new baby brings along many changes in the life of the parents. One way to get ready for impending parenthood is to create a baby registry. It provides you an opportunity to choose the baby products or items that you will require after your little one …

Whenever you are heading over to a baby shower, you might be wondering if the gift you got the expecting mother of the party is good enough. You might not have put enough thought into it and when she opens her gift, you might be worried that she won’t love …

Birthdays are a big deal to children, so much so that it is most likely the biggest day of the year for your child. Yes there is Christmas and Easter, plus many other small festivities throughout the year but your child’s birthday is the one day that your child get’s …

Bippity-bobbity-boo! Some classic Disney movies might be decades old, but that doesn’t make them any less loved by Disney fans around the world. New or old, the classic Disney tales that have been with us for many years are only getting more and more popular; not less! Why is that …

As your baby grows, your main concern will be about his/her development of certain key skills. You may have heard about the importance of the development of fine motor skills, which basically refers to the ability to coordinate the use of the hands and fingers, with the eyes. Simply put, …

According to a current study, wearing braces at the right time in life can not only help overcome jaw and teeth problems but also tone down debilitating issues like scoliosis in adulthood. Your dental health has an important bearing on the quality of your life. That is exactly why it …

Generation gap The characteristics of the new generation of children are considerably different from their predecessors. In fact, parents cannot blame their children being different from the way parents grew up. In the changing times, moreover, with the fast evolving technologies, parents may feel overwhelmed with the choices their children …

From learning to write in cursive to multiplying fractions to remembering who fought in this war and that war… School is difficult, regardless of if you are in the first grade or the tenth grade. But, have you ever considered how much harder school would be if you saw the …

Babywearing comes with some great benefits for mom and baby. Wearing your baby will make breastfeeding easier, promote bonding through skin to skin and help you to keep your hands free to get chores done and look after your children all while still keeping your baby close and happy. It’s …

There are people who call themselves eternal students. They never tire in finding opportunities to enrich themselves with new information or a fresh understanding of old ideas. And as enjoyable as the learning process can be, they make sure to take it quite seriously, whether it’s learning a traditional custom …

It is not always easy knowing what is going on with your child and remedial testing is a great way to find out more about how your child is developing and coping with things. Finding out whether your child is ready for school, what your child struggles with and what …

Your child will be spending many years wearing school shoes and it is vital that your child wears the correct shoes. We chatted to Buccaneer School Shoes to find out what parents need to consider when choosing school shoes for their child. Buccaneer is a sponsor in our Baby Photo Competitions, …