It is almost impossible to find a parent with two or more children who could honestly say their kids get along perfectly. Ideally, siblings should be best friends. In reality, they will probably fight over a toy and make each other cry. Sibling rivalry is typical, however. For a number of reasons, this is quite natural. Older kids usually get jealous when the new baby arrives, kids’ different temperaments make things complicated, and their different needs make them behave worse than they ... View the Post
14 Essentials Every New Mom Needs
So, you’re about to become a mom? Congratulations! Besides all the joys parenting will bring you, you have a lot of shopping ahead of you – perhaps even more than you think. Now is the right time to start dealing with your mommy checklist, so you don’t have to worry about lacking the essentials when the baby arrives. Here is a comprehensive list of baby essentials people usually forget to tell you about. 1. Travel system Sure, you can get a stroller, car seat and carrycot separately but ... View the Post
How to communicate with your Teen
Parents who say teenagers should come with a manual are not wrong at all. Knowing how to communicate with your teen is tricky at times. They are going through a number of changes during this breaking point of their lives, and sometimes they act completely different from the child you were raising. When that happens – don’t worry, it’s not because you did something wrong. It happens naturally. Yet, there ... View the Post
Top 15 Benefits Of Learning Foreign Languages As A Kid
There are benefits to learning foreign languages as a kid. A rising number of studies points out evidence that bilingual children, as well as children who start learning a new language at an early age, are prone to faster and more efficient learning in other disciplines. Surprising? Not at all! New languages enrich our intellect and views, helping us understand the world around us better. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg! Here are the most important benefits of learning a new ... View the Post
Christmas Decorations on a Budget
If there is one thing that I adore and that makes me anxious at the same time, it’s decorating my house for Christmas. Of course, I look forward to having fun with my family, singing carols as we transform our place and having an awesome photo shoot afterward.On the other hand, these things cost, especially for us who love to try something new every Christmas.Can you even purchase Christmas decorations without killing your budget?Yes, if you drop shopping tours in your local mall. Decorations ... View the Post
14 Tips For Turning Regular Family Time Into Top-Quality Time
Many families give up activities that would help all of their members grow and develop because of the lack of time. The solution is simple – use the time you are spending together anyway to engage in some quality activities. Once you adopt such a model of family time, you’ll probably come up with more ideas and all the family activities will be of top-quality. So, let’s start! 1. See a documentary on a family movie night Instead of a Hollywood blockbuster, pick to watch a documentary of ... View the Post