Parenting & Family

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 …

Drinking water is a subject that many kids loathe. Not because they don’t need water, but due to the simple fact that to them water is neither tasty nor fun. As a parent, when your kid becomes choosy about foods, you will end up preparing whatever meal he or she …

Being moms, you have to keep everything on track; and that too, every single time. From your kids’ homework to their daily lunch boxes- nothing can miss your watchful eyes. But just as you try your best to whip up a sumptuous lunch for your kids, or spend hours helping …

Picking a baby name which is logical and goes well with the tastes of both mom and dad is tricky sometimes. Whether a name is modern or traditional, the mellifluousness and logic should be there. When kids grow up, they often find a replacement for too unique or weird names. …

When you have a child, it’s your responsibility to teach a lot of different things. You need to teach academic concepts as well as social etiquette. At some point, your child may show behaviors which you see are rough or impolite. Your child might start hitting another or even you! …

Are you worried you’ll lose your patience before the child learns to hook the bait? Here are tips for teaching your kids how to fish. Fishing, in my book, is not simply a sport for adults who want to relax and commune with nature. It also gives parents a chance …

Returning to work after a lengthy maternity break is the reality for most mothers. For a lot them, there is a great sense joy and anticipation in being able to return to their workplace and reconnect with colleagues, especially if constantly being at home with their beloved newborn caused cabin …