As a parent, giving your children the best start in life is the top item on the agenda. Encouraging the kids to explore their creative sides is a pivotal part of that development. This is why you must take the necessary steps to let it happen. But how? There are many different approaches, and trying out various methods until you find what works for the individual is key. … [Read more...] about Encouraging Creativity In Children
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10 Ways to Avoid Peer Pressure
Ever heard anyone say, “just say no”? Well, it’s not as easy as it seems. Peer pressure is everywhere and affects most kids at least once in their lifetime. However, it’s difficult for many to overcome or avoid. Here’s 10 methods of avoiding peer pressure to help you on your way. Say no The simplest way to avoid pressure, is to just say no. Whenever you say no to someone … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Avoid Peer Pressure
Preparing For Life As A Traveling Family
Source If you have something of a love for travel, you might be curious as to how you can make that more of your way of life. Often when people start to settle down with their families, they begin thinking that they cannot move around all that much. But such limited ways of thinking are not often the way to go, and as it turns out it is often easier than you might think to … [Read more...] about Preparing For Life As A Traveling Family
How to Host an Ice Cream Social at Home
Who doesn’t love a good ice cream treat? Well, I honestly don’t care for ice cream personally but I have accepted that is not the norm. Everyone in this house loves ice cream, so when we can have a chance to go all out, we do! Here’s how you can host an ice cream social at home with family and even some friends … [Read more...] about How to Host an Ice Cream Social at Home
How tо Enjоу thе Tоddlеr Yеаrѕ with your Child
PаrеntÑ–ng Ñ–Ñ• a jоurnеу thаt mоѕt оf us choose to еmbаrk on fоr various rеаѕоnÑ•. Fоr ѕоmе, … [Read more...] about How tо Enjоу thе Tоddlеr Yеаrѕ with your Child
FOMO – Preventing the Fear Of Missing Out : The Family Edition
Do you ever get that feeling that you know you could be doing fun, exciting, or educational activities with the family, but you just not? Well, that's FOMO or the fear of missing out. In this post, we will discuss the reasons you may not be doing all you can, as well as addressing this issue of a balanced family life. As it's impossible to be on the go all the time, as you … [Read more...] about FOMO – Preventing the Fear Of Missing Out : The Family Edition
Beat The School Holiday Boredom With These Creative Ideas
The school holidays are great because they give us more family time. Who doesn’t want more family time? The only issue is that being stuck at home so much can lead to boredom, and as any mom knows, boredom usually leads to squabbles between the kids, which you don’t want. There is nothing worse than being trapped in a house with kids who are picking fights constantly with each … [Read more...] about Beat The School Holiday Boredom With These Creative Ideas
Ensure Room-Sharing Sibling Success
Image source If you have more than one kid and your home isn’t exactly a castle, it might be necessary for your children to share the same bedroom for a while. If that’s the case, and you want it to be a success, there are a few things that you need to do. Here are some simple tips to ensure that your … [Read more...] about Ensure Room-Sharing Sibling Success
Helping Your Kids to Eat Independently
Photo Credit When your child starts eating independently, it is certainly one of the big milestones in their development. And it also marks a time when you are not totally responsible for their feeding, though, of course, there will be a lot of mess involved to start off with! So, whether with items of cutlery or their fingers, you will want to encourage them to eat … [Read more...] about Helping Your Kids to Eat Independently
Family Car Wars: Subaru Outback VS Kia Sportage
When you are learning to drive, it’s easy to go car shopping in your head. If you’re a single person, you might look at the best sports cars and check out the speeds that they reach on the open road. If you’re learning later in life for the sake of the children you have, you’ll be checkout the cars with the most up to date safety features and the best technology so you can … [Read more...] about Family Car Wars: Subaru Outback VS Kia Sportage
How To Make Sure Your Dog Is Healthy As Well As Happy
https://www.pexels.com/photo/nature-summer-animal-dog-92380/ Owning a pet is one of the most rewarding things in life. Aside from being a parent, being a puppy parent comes in a second close. Having a dog that loves you, dotes on you, and wants nothing from you other than your unconditional love is a blessing. So, when you do have a dog, it’s only natural that you want them to … [Read more...] about How To Make Sure Your Dog Is Healthy As Well As Happy
10 Back to School Themed Projects & Free Printables
That time of year is creeping up on us. Some children have already returned to school, the craziness! We have about a month left of summer and plan to enjoy it to the fullest. With that being said, about two weeks before the start of school we do try to get back into the school routine of earlier bedtimes and no electronics in the later hours, etc. I happened upon some fun … [Read more...] about 10 Back to School Themed Projects & Free Printables
3 Ways To Exercise With Kids In Tow
Picture Credits It can be hard to find the time to do many things when you’re a parent, not least working out and sticking to an exercise regime. However, there have been developments over the years that have meant that children are able to get involved in the exercise that we’re doing - even if they’re not having to do it themselves. But just how do we do it, especially when … [Read more...] about 3 Ways To Exercise With Kids In Tow
Should You Let Your Kids Choose Their Own Clothes?
Every parent has had an argument with their kids about their clothes. There are always going to be clashes because young children don’t always have practicality in mind. They’ll also want you to buy them expensive designer clothes but when they come home covered in mud after a week, it’s not sustainable. While you shouldn’t be letting them do whatever they like, giving them a … [Read more...] about Should You Let Your Kids Choose Their Own Clothes?
5 Tips to Boost Toddler’s Speech
It is so fun when your toddler begins to say their first words. Then as they grow even bigger their gibber-gabber will turn into full words. Between the ages of 2 and 3 kids can really begin to pick up words faster, and you will hear them chattering away. We as parents have a huge impact on our child's language and speech skills! Today I am going to share tips to boost your … [Read more...] about 5 Tips to Boost Toddler’s Speech
Responsibility Rundown: Becoming The Cornerstone Of Your Family Unit
Flickr Responsibility is a funny word, and it brings with it many different feelings in many people. To teenagers, it likely looks like the most frightening word there is. To adults or even the elderly, it looks like a daily accepted reality. Responsibility is what makes life meaningful, and as you get older it is heaped on you in no small amount. However, it needn’t strangle … [Read more...] about Responsibility Rundown: Becoming The Cornerstone Of Your Family Unit
Raising Humble Kids Isn’t Hard, Here’s How
https://www.pexels.com/photo/nature-people-girl-grass-467680/ As a parent, you always want the best for your kids. You not only want to make sure that they’re happy and lead fulfilling lives, but you want to make sure that the turn into incredible people too. And one of the ways you can do that is to ensure that they always remain humble. It’s not always easy to achieve, but … [Read more...] about Raising Humble Kids Isn’t Hard, Here’s How
How to Plan the Perfect Prom
Image source There a few nights in our lives as exciting and special as a prom night. So when it comes to our kids heading off for their prom night it is no wonder that we want it to be as fun and as magical for them as possible. All the best proms come down to careful planning and strong organization. So whether you and a group of parents are pulling together to organize a … [Read more...] about How to Plan the Perfect Prom
The 3 Pillars Of Healthy Development
Credit All parents are likely to agree that ensuring your children are raised as well as possible is vital for their adulthood. You want your children to develop in a way which is healthy and happy, and you need to know how you can ensure that that is all the more likely. As it happens, it’s pretty straightforward to do, as long as you follow some essential rules for doing so. … [Read more...] about The 3 Pillars Of Healthy Development
Life Skills Every Child Needs to Learn
Life skills are something we as parents need to take the time to teach our children! I have created a list of life skill that we need to teach them as they grow up and hit the appropriate ages to learn. Life skills are tools your child needs to know to be successful in life, they don't teach all of these skills at school! Some of the skills is knowing how to do laundry, … [Read more...] about Life Skills Every Child Needs to Learn
Safety First: How To Protect Kids At Play Time
Credit Everyone is unique, but if there is one thing kids have in common it’s their desire to play. Whether it is on the internet or outside, they love to get stuck into a long, hard session. For parents, this is a godsend because keeping your kids active is one of the major parts of being a mom or dad. However, there is a problem: their safety. Unfortunately, play time isn’t … [Read more...] about Safety First: How To Protect Kids At Play Time
Run Out Of Ideas? New Ways To Make Exercise More Fun For Kids
In this day and age, it can be really difficult to tear kids away from TV screens and tablets. With summer finally here, it’s a perfect time to try and get your children more involved in exercise, and to ensure they have fun when they’re on the go. If you’ve run out of ideas and you feel like you’re fighting a losing battle against a games console, here are some new ways to … [Read more...] about Run Out Of Ideas? New Ways To Make Exercise More Fun For Kids
Tips for Teaching Children About Stranger Danger
With it being summer and kids out of school, it is a perfect time to teach your child about stranger danger, if you haven't already! Sadly, we live in a world that is full of hate, crimes, kidnappings and more, it is is vital that we teach our children to stay away from strangers. Children are innocent and trusting, and it is up to us to teach them that not everyone will be … [Read more...] about Tips for Teaching Children About Stranger Danger
Do You React Or Respond To Your Child
Sometimes as parents, we can forget to take the time and respond in a positive way when are child needs us. We might react and say, "Stop crying right now!" or leave them to throw a fit and walk away. We have the choice to take the time, help develop that strong relationship and help your child through the situation they are struggling with. Do you react or respond to your … [Read more...] about Do You React Or Respond To Your Child
Fun Things Kids Can Do In A Snowstorm
Snowstorms are incredibly hard for families because often kids can struggle to find things to do while parents worry about things like electricity, food, or heat if the storm is going to be severe. However, giving your kids something fun to do during a storm can help you have the time to figure out your situation better as well as help to distract them from fear or anxiety … [Read more...] about Fun Things Kids Can Do In A Snowstorm
Face Shields vs Face Masks for Kids
While a face shield may not protect against the virus, combining one with a mask is a preferred method for many caregivers, parents, and kids. Today we’re going to dive into the topic of selecting an option for your kids so that they can be compliant with the current requirements to attend an in-person school or venture into a store. The Downside of Face Masks Face … [Read more...] about Face Shields vs Face Masks for Kids
The Ultimate Guide for Family Bonding Activities
Many families neglect one important part of having a family, making time for each other! In our busy lives, we tend to just live the motions each day without pausing to think about how we can spend time with our loved ones. Family bonding is an essential part of keeping a family together for the long run in life. While many people think that family bonding activities must be … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide for Family Bonding Activities
Pandemic Computer Game Sheds Light on Working Parent Issues
There’s this new choose your own adventure game that’s all about the pandemic. This game, developed by Smita Venkat, allows you to answer questions in a multiple-choice format as you dive into the world of parenting during this chaotic time. The game is called Parenting in a Pandemic Simulator (PIPS) and it’s opening many conversations among parents of young children ever … [Read more...] about Pandemic Computer Game Sheds Light on Working Parent Issues