To make a baby shower more entertaining to the guests you can prepare small games that can be participated by some volunteers or all of the guests. This can be done as icebreakers or during the time when the mother is opening the presents. Read more…
Divorce is tough for anyone who has to go through it, and there is no exception for the child. Recognizing relationships between the other parent and the child is needed when it comes to dealing with a child and divorce. First, parents should recognize that their decisions during and after the divorce could affect their child mentally and emotionally. Secondly, special attention is needed towards the child and his or her life with divorced parents. Read more…
Q. “Five years ago, my son’s father left. In the meantime I remarried, David, who is a fabulous man. He has tried his best to make friends with my son, Nathan. I handle all of the discipline. We’ve been married for three years now, and my son still won’t do anything David asks of him. How can I persuade him to listen to his stepfather?”. Read more…
If you are a “web-wise” parent then you will know that although the internet has a lot to offer, there are still some dark-sides to it and people who use it prey on children. If you are not a “web-wise” parent then chances are you have heard of such stories and will be even more concerned about your child’s use of the internet considering you do not know much about it. Read more…
When summer comes kidslove to dig out their swimsuits and head for the pool. Afternoons of swimming and splashing can be lots of fun but pool time fun can also result in accidents. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), each year nearly 350 children under the age of 5 drown in swimming pools. Another 2,600 are treated in emergency rooms for near-drowning incidents. So knowing how to protect your children and have them keep themselves save when around water is a big help. Read more…