As a child, you should understand that the process of raising a child is not an easy task, especially for a mother. The whole process of bringing up a child can be challenging and demanding, so it is essential to appreciate mothers in the best ways possible. Coming to think of the many sacrifices that they have done for you since childhood, they should be appreciated with unique mothers day gifts every day and not just on mother’s day, though it’s a good start. Below are some of the sacrifices made by mothers which demand appreciation
Read MoreIt is commonly thought that moms are better than dads. The notion that the men should be the bread earners, and the moms should stay at home looking after the children still stands. Although it isn’t as strict as it was 40-50 years ago. It is presumed that the mother has more to do with the upbringing of the child, especially as a lot of moms are now single moms. But dad’s, before you begin raging we know this isn’t true. How many of you reading this have a daddy’s little girl? Or a boy who idolises you and can’t wait to see you when you come through the door? Exactly! But how do the roles of a mother and father differ. This article will explore a few.
Read MoreAs a human race, we haven’t exactly been the best guests on planet earth from time to time. As climate change and global pollution levels increase, it’s our responsibility as residents of the earth to slow and eventually reverse the effects of our destructive behaviour. To do this, we begin at home.
Read MoreSchool is almost over, and the kids are eagerly counting down the days until they are no longer obligated to learn anything. However, this doesn’t mean you should let them park themselves in front of the TV or their devices and let the knowledge leak out of their brains...
Read MoreEvery parent wants to raise a real lady or gentleman. Fortunately, this desire is supported by nature as children learn and develop by copying what you do and like to do everything like “daddy does”. Such copying makes them feel that they are being “big”. So you are a role model...
Read MoreYou ever tell a stupid lie because you’re afraid of someone’s disappointment? I have. You forget for the third time to bring to the makeup bag and clothes you were supposed to bring when you pick her and the kids up so you text her telling there’s a big accident but she’s got you figured out...
Read MoreIf you are reading this on your computer screen or your mobile device it must be obvious that technology has already come this far to convert written work into information on portable devices and computers, where you can access online, anywhere, anytime.
Read MoreIf you’re one of those fathers who lacks in the computer science department, trying to buy a new PC for your kids to do school work on can seem like an insurmountable task. Fortunately, there are some ways to narrow down the search in order to make the purchase less difficult than...
Read MoreThe smartphone era has brought extremely tough challenges for parents who need to get phones for their children. The competition from smartphone companies makes it even harder with new gadgets and new features being rolled out at nauseating speeds. Whether it is an Android, Windows or...
Read MoreStudies show that over the last few decades every generation of kids is becoming harder to control by their parents. There are a lot of reasons why children are becoming more and more unruly, the biggest being the easy and widespread access to technology and the internet...
Read MoreBabies are born with all their teeth already present. They aren’t visible, but they’re in the jaw hidden by the gums. At about 6 months, your kid will start to grow their teeth in. By the time your child is three, they should have all 20 teeth present...
Read MoreDo you know how to change your kid’s diaper? Most parents ask the nurse to walk them through it while they are still in the hospital after delivery. If you didn’t get this done, you’re probably pretty clueless right now. When you're looking in on it to accomplish, it is a pretty complicated process...
Read MoreSpending time with the family is one of the greatest things to being a parent, especially when the kids at that age where they think their dad is cool. If you’re spending the holidays together, taking a vacation, or just spending a Saturday in each other’s company, there are a lot of great games...
Read MoreChildren’s Mental Illness Awareness Week has brought the warning signs of mental illness to the forefront of conversation. People often make the mistake of confusing behavioural problems with mental illnesses, which means that so many children are left undiagnosed...
Read MoreWhether your child (and I use the term loosely) is applying for a first holiday job while at college, or their first proper career job, seeing them actually take an interest in paying their way in the world is one of those ‘rites of passage’ things that goes with becoming an adult...
Read MoreThe sense of having only a limited amount of time causes many parents to work themselves out of a life. The truth is sometimes while you're making money, your attitude of too little time can actually suffocate your spirit. The 'Cats In The Cradle' song by Harry Chapin is the perfect example...
Read MoreThere is no doubt that being a step-father means you are slotting into a difficult role. The child in question is not your child - but after a time, they begin to feel like they are. You love them, care for them, consider their life choices and make decisions with them. They turn to you for advice and...
Read MoreI met my stepson the day after Christmas, barely over a year ago. For the most part, I’ve become a pretty tough man, emotionally distant and guarded. Despite this, I was still nervous to meet the boy who would become a part of my family. When I met him he was just two months shy of three years old. I’ve always loved and wanted kids...
Read MoreMy family has a history of stepfathers. My dad was a stepfather to my oldest sister, my grandfather was a stepfather to my mother, and my grandmother’s father was a stepfather. In two of the above cases, this was because of parental abandonment. Their biological fathers left them at an age too young to remember. Fortunately, this was not the case with my own stepson...
Read MoreOne of the hardest things as a gift-giving father isn’t pleasing the kids. Of course, they will be happy with most of the things you give them; as long as they’re fun. That still leaves mum, though. She’ll be harder to please than the little ones, that’s for sure. So, you have to make sure that the gifts you give...
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