I have to admit. It never ceases to amaze me on what can cause a child to pitch a tantrum. In less than a minute, your sweet and good natured kid can turn into a screaming little terror. It can be over something obvious, like a sibling took something away; or it can be a […]
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Though comparison is hardly ever a good idea, we naturally tend to get our bearings from what others are doing and from the ‘communal standard’ that helps shapes our expectations. It’s easy to look around at other parents, other families, and to feel pretty ok about how you’re doing with your own brood. Here’s why […]
Dress codes have been a hot topic for years. Now, with schools becoming even stricter, I sometimes wonder just how far the schools will go before someone stops them. Dress codes started innocently enough, requiring skirts to be longer, and shirts to be tucked in. However, over the years schools have started to go even […]
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s daughter North West is no stranger to the spotlight. So it’s no surprise their daughter has made headlines since before she was even born. Even though she’s barely walking, you can still learn these 4 life tips from the high-profile toddler. Dress the Part North made headlines by dressing the […]
When you have a baby, you end up going through an emotional roller coaster. One minute you’re extremely happy and overjoyed to see your little one, and the next minute you’re breaking into tears. Fortunately, this is all normal. However, if you continue to feel sad, worried, anxious, or extremely exhausted, it could be something […]
Most parents who discover that their child is autistic go through a number of different emotions and feelings. It can be a shock at first but ends up answering so many questions at the same time. Finding out that your child has autism means that there are a few things that you will need […]
As any parent can tell you, parenting isn’t easy. It amazes me how many people take it for granted, but parenthood is a privilege. There are plenty of people who want to be parents who never get the opportunity. However, when you do become one, you’re entrusted with the responsibilities of ensuring this living breathing […]
The short answer is as much as you want. I remember holding my 12-hour-old son when my mother in law exclaimed: “Are you letting him fall asleep in your arms? Don’t do that, you’ll spoil him and then he won’t go down by himself!” The advice comes from all angles: “Cloth diapers?! Why would you […]
The “Free Range” Parenting Method One of the most controversial parenting methods is the “Free Range” style of parenting. This style of parenting promises you that you can have children who are safe, independent, and self reliant without worrying about them. Personally this is not something that I would be able to do but […]
If you have kids who are overweight then you might be concerned. One of the things that you might want to accomplish is helping them to lose weight. It is important that you do this in a way that is careful and considerate as you do not want for them to have to struggle […]
Sports can help your child in a number of different areas of their development and improve upon their life. They can make new friends, build relationships, learn something new, become physically fit and healthy, and even learn how to be a part of the team. While you might be tempted as a parent to pick […]
While something might seem completely normal for people in one part of the world, it can seem completely strange where you live. For instance, in some parts of the world, what seems like a great thing is something that other parts of the world frown on. No Praise in China Chinese parents […]