Parenting & Family

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, …

The first day of school is what most students and parents look forward to, and it is usually what gets everyone giddy. I remember how I used to get so excited preparing for the first day of school. I would usually make a list of the school supplies – from …

Dogs are truly the most remarkable pets and deserve all the love and attention they can get. But what happens when your furry friend thinks that he is not the center of attention because of the baby? What’s exciting for you and your spouse may prove to be frightening for …

Becoming a mom is both a privilege and a responsibility. The joy of holding your own child is something that cannot be equaled by any material possession. Being a mom is the most wonderful experience every woman will ever have in her lifetime. But this privilege also comes with a …

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I remember trying to add it all up one day: That magic number we would need to afford a child. They’re expensive, right? You hear about it all the time. After informally polling family and friends, I finally figured out there is no magic number. There’s no way to fully …

Celebrating your wedding anniversary is a very important tradition. It’s not about spending a lot of money but about spending a moment to reflect on the joy that your marriage has brought to both of your lives. On your 3rd wedding anniversary you have now weathered through the initial storms …

Our kids are getting smarter and more creative every year so their toys need to develop along with them. The list of hot new toys for this year looks much different than it would if we were creating this list back in the 90’s or even early 2000’s. Children are …

Being a first-time parent is difficult, full stop. None of those ‘buts and howevers’ that come to your mind can make it any easier, and neither can unconditional love. The sweet struggles you’re facing now will be less so in a year – as children grow older, unprepared parents grow …

Every new parent dreams about getting a decent amount of sleep, but with your baby waking up constantly throughout the night this is often not so easy to achieve. Babies are born wanting and needing closeness to his parents, especially his mother. If you are breastfeeding your baby will be …

The phrase “busy mom” is a bit redundant. Let’s just say “moms,” as the fact that they’re busy should be a given. If you’re a mom, whether you have a 9 to 5 job or have your hands full managing your home, you could probably use some help. This isn’t …

Before your child can begin learning how to swim, it’s critical to build their water confidence and remove any mental barriers they may have developed. If your child exhibits fear of the swimming pool, you’re not alone. Many children experience water anxiety that can impede progress during swimming lessons. Fortunately, …

Divorce can really be a depressing and stressful, unsettling, life-altering event. A once happy and ideal relationship is ending, all sorts of routines are upset, and on top of all these transition stresses, there are legal hoops to jump through before things could be resolved. You have a very difficult …