Being new parents is one of the best experiences. With that being said, the fun starts with buying your little one the newest and latest of everything you can think of. Many of these parents go overboard and they don’t know what they will need and not need as the days count down till their […]
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We have all done it. Your kid does that one thing one more time that drives you crazy. Whether it is being late for dinner or playing rough in the house, the result is the same. You lose it and tell them they are grounded. Probably the same way your own parents did. But does […]
Parents and children both can walk away from power struggles feeling disconnected, exasperated, and confused. Even when one party gets their way, there are usually never any true winners. Here are 7 Strategies for avoiding power struggles in the first place. 1. Identify Why The Power Struggle Is Happening “A common reason for power struggles, is a […]
It’s amazing how carefree you live before you have a child. You live day to day, never worrying about the little things. However, once you become pregnant, your entire world changes. Fear becomes a constant; not from the same things, but because there always seems to be something new. For instance, while I was pregnant […]
Transitions are hard for children. Change is actually difficult for all human beings to handle well, but children can experience this anxiety not just when they are leaving a neighborhood or their school, but just when they are leaving the park or their toys and free time behind. If you have two (or four) children […]
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 […]
Times change and people no longer marry only within the constructs of their religion. In fact, interfaith marriages are now quite common. When couples do not practice the same faith, children can often be raised interfaith – meaning they learn about both religions. Interfaith is often chosen as a compromise for most couples, because it […]
There are a lot of details that you should be familiar with if you are going to try and become a foster parent. Being a foster parent can be an amazing and rewarding experience but it can also be a struggle and something that is overwhelming. The process to become a foster parent takes […]
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 […]