So many people have the wrong idea of anxiety and the misconceptions lead to mental health ignorance. Anxiety rarely stays the same, and it certainly takes its toll on a person’s overall well-being. There’s pains that come with anxiety, both physical and mental, as well as life-altering changes. Anxiety makes you more aware of who you are as a person
Read moreSometimes parents think the name of their newborn, or soon to be born, child is everything. That it will define the person they become. Sadly, the name and the person they grow into aren’t always identical. That doesn’t mean you can’t have some fun with the name though, or try and plant some personality seeds to help guide your offspring
Read moreIt’s hard for a lot of Moms to start transitioning from diapers to underwear and potty training. Sometimes kids will make a fuss about using the potty or will refuse to go. Some kids are harder than others to potty trains. Sometimes Moms will want to give up potty training and try another time but it’s important that you don’t
Read moreKids can be different, even siblings. Sometimes space demands you move them into the same room though, and every parent knows kids don’t always hop right on board Mom and Dad’s idea trains. Sisters or brothers may have their own ideas about what makes their room like them, and the competition can get in the way of home harmony. Scheduling
Read moreMany parents “force” their children into physical contact with other people. We tell our kids to hug their aunt or uncle. We tell them to give their grandparents a kiss before we leave the house. All of that is forced on a child that may otherwise decide they don’t want to hug or kiss someone. If we are forcing physical
Read moreMost teachers will tell you that no material gift can match the handmade cards and drawings that they receive from students. However, there certainly are more material types of gifts that teachers will gladly accept and deeply appreciate. Gift cards to places like Starbucks, Amazon, or Target are always welcome. As for actual gift items, some teacher-approved ideas include a
Read moreIt is quite a joy to raise a kid. More specifically, it is great to introduce them to the wonders of the world such as food. As parents, we need to always be aware of providing healthy options for our kids. For babies, pumpkin sweet potato and cauliflower baby food, or butternut squash soup are excellent choices. For toddlers, acorn
Read moreEvery year, children grow. Before you know it they’re old enough to make it fun to holiday shop for them. For those looking for presents for little boys, there are a number of wish list options to consider. Drones are popular among adults, and now there are some designed specifically kids. Board games are an old standby, as are magic
Read moreWhile life with a newborn is exciting and always an adventure, for some parents one of the biggest challenge comes when it’s time to dig back into life away from baby. Whether it’s hobbies or work or whatever, that means childcare is necessary while you’re tending to things in the wider world. Every parent, even those determined to get back
Read moreNew Zealand is the place to be if you are an expectant parent. It offers free health care, preschool, and a generous approach to parental leave. Growing child care related expenses in the United States have many weighing their options. New Zealand has it’s own handful of issues like any other country. But those issues take the back burner when
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