Most parents are used to chaotic lifestyles filled with work, school events for the kids, play dates, household chores and errands. However, what do you do when something else is thrown into the mix like caring for an aging parent? Taking care of your parents and spending time with them should be seen as a privilege and not an obstacle. It just takes a bit of organization and … [Read more...]
How To Instill Mannerism In Kids By Knowing Their Cell Phone Activities
It is the desire of every parent that his/her kid grows up to be a model citizen with good moral and ethical values. Kids are like clay; they can be molded as we want them to. They are innocent and ape adult behavior. Hence it is all the more necessary that we as parents follow standards while we bring up our kids. What is the point in quarrelling with your spouse, when you … [Read more...]
Key Signs that your Child May Be Addicted to Drugs
Addiction is one of the hardest things that a person can face, but it is also more common than you might think. Addiction can show its face in many different ways, and when it does, it will affect every aspect of a person’s life, as well as those around them. One of the hardest addictions is that of substance abuse. If a person is taking drugs, it can be hard for them to accept … [Read more...]
Trending Substance Abuse Requires Earlier Parental Intervention
With privilege comes responsibility. Or, at least, that is the ideal. The more privileges a child earns, the more responsibility he should carry. In the early 1900s, children had very little leisure time, spending most of their time working in the family business and getting an education. It was not uncommon for a 12-year-old to have a full-time job. In the 21st century, … [Read more...]
Parenting While Going to School
Trying to raise a family while going back to school can be overwhelming. How on earth will you have time to juggle all of your obligations? While you don’t want to neglect your children, you certainly don’t want to fall behind on your schoolwork. If you can plan your time appropriately, you can raise children and go to school, doing both successfully. Here are five tips to help … [Read more...]
How to Build a Baby Emergency Kit
As an adult, your first-aid kit likely consist of a few bandages, burn cream (if you cook), pain medication, and that might be about it. If you are a nature-lover who goes hiking or camping, you may have a more extensive collection of items in your emergency kit, but rest assured, it is nothing compared to what you need for a baby. Whether your life seems to follow Murphy’s Law … [Read more...]
Helping Children Impress Their Friends: When to Spend Money, When to Teach Frugality
“A characteristic of the normal child is he doesn’t act that way very often.” Commercials, internet ads and pressure from friends all encourage children to purchase the latest gadgets, own the coolest toys and buy the most expensive fashions. This can pose a huge obstacle to parents who want their homes to be welcoming and stylish but who don’t want to end up in … [Read more...]
Kids Online: Keep it Safe, Keep it Clean
Kids Online Safety Image link: www.flickr.com/photos/10370393@N04/4964219960/ Today’s kids may be computer savvy, but that doesn’t necessarily make them people savvy; especially when those people’s true identity can be easily hidden in cyberspace. Kids need to develop mature judgment in every area particularly when it comes to the Internet. That’s why parental guidance is so … [Read more...]
Parental Advice on the Boarding School Experience
The issue of sending a child to a boarding school raises many questions for the parents. Not only do you want to secure the best academic future for your child, you also want to ensure they have a fulfilling childhood. Highlighted below are some of the more common problematic topics encountered, accompanied by advice on how they are best dealt with. Type of Boarding … [Read more...]
5 Great Tips for Converting Your Child’s Room to Organic
Have you noticed that your child often has a runny nose, is sneezing all the time, or always rubbing their eyes? Perhaps you notice a little irritability after a nap, or even a good night’s sleep, when they should be fully rested. Chances are you are dealing with allergies, which have an uncanny way of interfering with daily activities. They also can alter moods, and a young … [Read more...]