Parenting & Family

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 …

Parents whose babies are teething are quite familiar with amber necklaces. However, people often end up buying fake ones because of how common they’ve become. Read on to find out how you can get to know if the necklace you’ve brought is the real deal! Purchasing Authentic Amber Teething Necklaces …

My daughter is nearly 6 years old and her friends are starting to lose their baby teeth. She is asking me nearly every day how much does the Tooth Fairy give. This morning in the car on the way to school she brought the topic of the Tooth Fairy up …

Let’s face it, toddlers are a handful and parenting a toddler requires buckets of patience. Toddlers are notoriously difficult, but when you think about it then it really makes sense. For the first time in their lives they are able to voice their unhappiness (yes those tantrums) and they want …

When autism is diagnosed early the long term outcome is almost always better since you can start behavioral therapy early on. Being a parent is a demanding task that requires a lot of effort. If you have a special needs child then you will find parenting even more challenging. No parent …

See if this sounds familiar: you used to love shopping. You enjoyed jumping from store to store, trying on new looks and figuring out what works for you and what doesn’t. Keeping up with the latest fashion trends was your favorite way of spending free time. Every time you went …