Let’s face it – these kids were not born with a owner’s manual to tell you how to fix a broken heart, or deal with attitude. Parenting is hard work, and not for the faint of heart.
No matter what you might be facing, if we’ve been through it, you will find our thoughts on the matter or tips from the experts (because we were too busy hiding in the closet with the chocolate and the wine to deal).
Bullying comes in many different forms but they are all totally unacceptable and can be deeply distressing for the victim. Whether you have a child who is being unfairly targeted and harassed, either in person [read more]
Stories lamenting the unfortunate level of devotion that teens have to entertaining everyday technology, are easy to see. It isn’t as common to see how technology could be healthy to a young digital native today. [read more]
For most parents, there is nothing worse than hearing their baby cry hysterically. You naturally want to do all you can to stop their tears and make them feel better as quickly as you can. [read more]
Getting your personal life in order is so important for modern parents. You have to make sure you come up with as many ideas you can that will help you to do this. The family [read more]
There’s something I need to talk with you about tonight dear readers – something I’ve been meaning to write about since the beginning of October. You see, October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month. Statistically [read more]
When someone mentions child safety, the first thing that pops into most people’s minds is keeping them safe from abuse. This is understandable. After all, every parent’s worst nightmare is that his or her child [read more]
When you start a family you don’t consider your home to be a danger zone. This is, of course, because a newborn baby isn’t crawling or walking yet. But what happens when you enter toddlerhood [read more]
Many parents feel a mixed set of emotions when they see their teenage child sitting behind the wheel of a car, experiencing a sense of pride that they are becoming an adult by learning to [read more]
First Check® knows you want to trust your teenager. But there are times when you might begin to fear the worst, that your child is using drugs or alcohol. Some of the signs that you [read more]
Teenagers have a lot to deal with: expectations of parents, school work and social lives, both real and virtual. These pressures can affect both their body and mind and cause mood swings that parents may [read more]
Did you ever wish that you could keep your kids under the age of 8 for like, EVER, just so you could avoid having “the talk” with them? It wasn’t so bad with my daughter, [read more]
It is so easy to treat our children as if they are born with a fixed mental ability, and that there is nothing we can do about it. Easy—and wrong! Our genetic inheritance only partly [read more]
The summer holidays are a gift and a curse. At first, it is great that you don’t have to worry about getting the kids up and to school in the morning. Plus, it is nice [read more]
28 years ago this November, my first child was born. At the time, being a stay-at-home mom was not an option financially and just the thought of having to turn over my beautiful baby girl [read more]
It’s easy for parents to think that their children are naturally safe in their home. After all, that’s the point of a house, isn’t it? It’s a haven away from the dangers of the world. [read more]
A parent’s job is never done, yet some tasks are easier to discuss than others. Keeping your kid away from the wrong crowd is a tough problem because you want your kid to know you [read more]
If you’re a teen driver, then one of your biggest and most natural fears is likely the chance that you could get into a car crash. Car accidents aren’t uncommon – statistically, any driver who’s [read more]
Have you ever asked yourself, “are you doing too much for your child?” Mostly, mommies don’t; but it’s important to admit that we don’t have to solve all of their problems. No wonder it’s not easy to avoid their well being but it might not be that crucial all the time- we need to let our children do mistakes and learn their lessons. Parents can never teach kids from their own experiences alone. Yes, keeping an eye is very important and you could do this very well with parental controls for smartphones. So you could avoid being a helipad parent and safeguard them at the same time. [read more]
Like it or not, children learn a lot more than reading, writing and arithmetic in school. One major side effect of attending a traditional school is that students learn from each other. This can range [read more]
Parenting is freaking tough. There is no owner’s manual to tell you when your loveable pre-teen is going to become a moody and withdrawn teenager. There is no owner’s manual to tell you how to [read more]
My husband and I came from similar backgrounds, both of us are very tolerant in our understanding of people, and the world. After all, you need to be tolerant to embark on a life-long journey [read more]
The road to single life is a long and bumpy one after marriage. Divorce can take its toll on you, your ex, and your children. But eventually the dust settles, and it’s time to get [read more]
The holiday season is eagerly anticipated by most of us and it is great opportunity for family gatherings, but it can also be a time where things can get a bit strained if you are [read more]
The holidays are all about spending time with loved ones: enjoying good company, great food, and all the presents in between. With school out and kids left with no responsibilities, they are left to do [read more]
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