It can go a long way when you let your kids know you are proud. Even if it's just for taking part, it can be a major step for a child to do something they usually wouldn't. And for major achievements, like winning something, this can further encourage a talent or skill development.
Read MoreThe internet is accessible to the young and old alike and opens a wealth of information and entertainment for the users. Young students can seek endless resources for projects and assignments online, making it an academic essential. They can also use it for entertainment and social connections. But it is only one side of the picture, as safety is a daunting concern when your kid accesses the internet for any purpose. Risks like exposure to stalking, cyberbullying, and adult content abound. At the same time, hackers may steal their identity and financial information down the line. The worst part is that your teen may not even know the risks, let alone deal with them. Here are a few proven parental tips you can rely on for ensuring digital safety for your teenager.
Read MoreWhen the kids enter their teenage phase, as in when they turn 13, your responsibility as a parent gets doubled. You need to ensure that they live a free yet responsible life. However, it is easier said than done. But we must say it is not impossible. By imparting a few essential life skills in your kids, you’ll ensure that they become self-dependent and all set for their future. You must be getting curious to know what these skills are, right? So, without further ado, let’s get started!
Read MoreAre you having problems with your spouse, and you plan on getting a divorce? Do you want to know how a divorce may affect your kid? Keep reading to find out the long-term effects of divorce on children. In 2018, the National Center for Health recorded over 782,000 divorces in 45 states and DC. Out of over 2.1 million marriages in that year, 36% ended with divorce. This guide will highlight 8 ways kids get affected by their parents divorcing.
Read MoreTeenage depression can be devastating for both the teen and their surrounding family. The teenage years can be a tumultuous time for every family, as teens test the boundaries of adulthood, but this time can be even more difficult for depressed teens surrounded by a society that’s indifferent or even hostile toward mental health. Many parents may feel overwhelmed by either the cost or logistics of seeking help for their loved one. But breaking down the process into smaller steps can help you find the light at the end of the tunnel.
Read MoreNo matter what else is happening in life, a parent will always have fears and concerns about their children. A parent who is too scared of something happening to them or their child won’t ever fully be able to enjoy parenthood, and their child won’t ever fully be able to be themselves and test those all-important boundaries. Therefore, getting over these fears (yet still being aware of them for protection) is vital. Here are some ideas.
Read MoreEveryone experiences stress at different levels, but how it’s managed is what counts. Stress is an inevitable part of life, so it helps when you find a way to deal with it. When you’re a parent especially, you can feel as though you’re being pulled in every direction. The good news is that there are everyday things that you can do to manage stress. . Here are healthy ways that you can relieve stress as a parent.
Read MoreIf you've got a close-shaving electric razor, you need to take good care of it. Especially when using razors that give a close and neat shave, you need to make sure the blades are always in good working order, as well as the rest of the unit. Thankfully, if you're worried about how to look after your electric razor, you're in the right place. So, what should you do if you're looking to take care of your razor? Let's have a look at some tips..
Read MoreThere is a constant rise in the demand of foster parents who are willing to care for children whose parents are not able to care for them. The entire process of fostering does not require any educational or professional qualification but it can be a rewarding experience.Here is everything you need to know about fostering before you take a leap.
Read MoreWe have all heard from someone in authority over us at some point in our lives to do as they say and not as they do. That is awful advice, though, and something I hope no father tells their children. Your children will follow your example. When children look back on their lives on the lessons they learned from their fathers, they tend to recall more vividly the experiences they had rather than the words that were said.
Parenting is difficult, messy, time consuming and exhausting, which is why no parent is ever going to be one hundred percent perfect (though it is understandable that you would want to work towards that goal). Therefore, instead of aiming for perfection, the only thing you can realistically do is always to aim at being the best parent you can be, so here are some tips to help you to continue doing just that.
Read MoreAs 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 MoreA baby doesn’t come with an instruction manual to prepare you for the right kind of parenting. No ancient philosophy or parenting techniques can work a hundred percent for your child. Every child is different and full of surprises. So it all depends on what is best for them and best for you as well. No matter how tough raising a child gets, you will figure it out through trial and error.
Here are 5 things that parents usually wish they knew before having kids:
Read MoreWhen your kids grow into teenagers, you know it’s only a matter of time before they start thinking about getting a driver’s license. Soon after this, you’ll be picking out their very first car. Naturally, they’d like to be cruising around in a head-turner, yet safety happens to be on the top of your list - so how do you choose one that makes everyone happy, without breaking the bank?
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 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 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 MoreWe all spend a little too long looking at screens. It’s inevitable, in a sense. So much of life is now found online. It is often the grumble of the older generation that people are now constantly looking at their phones, but there’s a good reason for that. Our entire lives can be on our phone...
Read MoreThough teaching your children healthy habits early in life is always better than trying to convince them to work toward breaking bad habits later, it’s never too late to encourage your kids to live healthier lifestyles! Establishing a routine for your kids can seem difficult at first, but once they’re used to...
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...
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