Having kids is great, but when you are busy, it is easy to find yourself saying “not right now” and “maybe later.” Kids grow up fast, so making time for them, and bonding with them is important. You can also help them grow and teach them more whilst you spend valuable time together. Here are some ways that can help you find the time to spend with your kids and how you can make it … [Read more...] about 3 Great Ways to Spend More Quality Time with Your Kids
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What Life Do You Want For Your Kids?
Each of my three children can answer this for me - because it is something I have constantly instilled in them since the day they were born - a happy and fulfilling life. The life that you create for your children is going to be the way that they’re defined. Everything you do as a parent isn’t going to mold their life. The way they behave, the job they want to do, how they are around other … [Read more...] about What Life Do You Want For Your Kids?
Helping Your Child Come Out of Their Shell
Every child is different and according to how they grow up, they will develop a personality that reflects their experiences. A child that is a little different from the rest of the kids at school, the neighborhood or family and friends, is nothing to be alarmed about. Many children will develop their own way in the beginning so don’t worry too much. However, it's good parenting to help your child … [Read more...] about Helping Your Child Come Out of Their Shell
Safe365 FREE App to Keep Track of Those You Love
Our elder parents and grandparents are often by themselves and vulnerable in many situations, which leaves family members worried about their safety. The same is true of our children who may arrive home from school before we arrive home from work, or are walking home or going to a friend's house. There are a variety of products on the market that an elderly family member can wear to call for … [Read more...] about Safe365 FREE App to Keep Track of Those You Love
Steps Ahead: Thinking Points for Your Family’s Future
Picture by Rawpixel Being a parent involves continuously thinking about what you can do to be a better mom or dad. What you've taught and told your children up to now, today, and how you prepare them for their future, is a full-time job. But we do our best because we hope that what we do today will impact our kids lives for the better in the future. And so, to give our children the best chance … [Read more...] about Steps Ahead: Thinking Points for Your Family’s Future
How to Prepare for a Baby
Falling pregnant can be one of those most exciting times of your life, or perhaps one of the most daunting if it has come as a surprise. Whether you were expecting it or not, the prospect of a baby’s arrival can be overwhelming, so preparation is key. There is plenty you can do to prepare, and by following these steps you will soon feel ready to bring your baby into the world. Saving One of the … [Read more...] about How to Prepare for a Baby
Working Moms: How To Make Your Return After a Baby Less Stressful
In life B.C. (before children), I had a career that I enjoyed as a secretary, doing a job that I loved. But when it was time for a family, taking some time off was a natural thing for me to want to do. Whether it is a couple of months to a couple of years (which I needed to do with the birth of my sons), we all know what we want and need when it comes to returning to work. Either way, … [Read more...] about Working Moms: How To Make Your Return After a Baby Less Stressful
How To Be A Positive Influence On Your Children
A healthy child should always be surrounding by a wide range of positive influences. The people around your little ones as they grow up will always impact their lives, shaping the personality which comes out at the end of it. Of course, as a parent, you will want to be the biggest example of this for your kids, giving you loads of work to do. To help you out with this, this post will be exploring … [Read more...] about How To Be A Positive Influence On Your Children
How to Turn Your Kids Into Well-Rounded Adults
Bringing up children can feel like a monumental task sometimes, especially when you have more than one, or are dealing with the trials and tribulations of raising a teenager. As parents, we feel such a huge responsibility to ensure that they are prepared to be responsible, upstanding members of society when it comes time for them to fly the nest. Once upon a time, students were told to keep their … [Read more...] about How to Turn Your Kids Into Well-Rounded Adults
Reasons You’ve Lost Your Mojo & How To Get It Back
Have you recently begun to feel a little down? Do you no longer love who you are or how you look? The fact is that we all go through periods like these where we lose our way and have a small dip in confidence. Do you hate feeling like you're not the same person you once were? Don’t worry; you aren’t alone. Did you know that 80% of parents feel the same way? Personally speaking, I've been feeling … [Read more...] about Reasons You’ve Lost Your Mojo & How To Get It Back
The Kind of Home Your Kids Deserve
The home is a hugely influential factor on a child’s life. There are countless ways in which the home affects their upbringing, and this is something which is worth paying attention to if you are keen to ensure that your children have the best possible start in life. Of course, for that it will be necessary to understand exactly how a home affects your children, and what kind of qualities or … [Read more...] about The Kind of Home Your Kids Deserve
Love Isn’t All You Need to Be a Brilliant Mom
Every parenting guide on the planet will tell you that love is the foundation of success, and there’s no argument against that fact. However, it would be naïve to think that this is the only key element to consider. To give your son or daughter the very best start in life, you’ll need to do so much more. A number of seemingly external matters can hold a huge influence on the family dynamic. Here … [Read more...] about Love Isn’t All You Need to Be a Brilliant Mom
