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Vacations with children are no doubt a lot of fun. However when these kids are very young, the vacation could get to be a problem. While infants are easy to take on a vacation, since they sleep through most of it, toddlers can be quite a handful. … Read More »
As parents we don’t want to burden our kids with the pressures of making money. We try and provide for their needs and right from the necessities to the luxuries, try and cover it all to the best of our abilities. However, there is a time when the … Read More »
Mothers who are satisfied by the way their children eat are a myth. All moms worry that their child is a poor eater and is not eating nutritious food. While these concerns are quite usual, it is also true that early childhood eating patterns do … Read More »
Food forms an integral part of a child’s birthday party, but organizing this food is not as simple as deciding a menu for an adult party. Kids are more often than not poor eaters and the food has to be to their liking in order for them to enjoy the … Read More »
As adults and parents, we always look at our kids as children who need to be taught by us. Right from small things like learning how to ride a bike to more serious problems of algebra, parents seem to have an upper hand in it all. However, in all … Read More »
July is Sense of Joy Month! It’s the month my family focuses on the importance of living a happy life, by being a joyful person and by bringing joy to others. I’d like to share an excerpt from my book about happiness: When my son was … Read More »
Puberty is a difficult time for young girls and while on one hand they are battling the changes that their body is undergoing on the other they also have to come to terms with their hormones. As mothers we need to take special care of our girls at … Read More »
There are some topics which are considered almost taboo for kids and as parents we too happy to avoid them. Strangely, these taboo topics will always come up sooner or later and it helps to be prepared well to handle the situation. Parents will often … Read More »
A lot of our adult life health has to do with our habits and exposures during our childhood. This is why as mothers we need to be very careful about our children’s eating and exercise habits, if we are looking to help them grow into healthy adults. … Read More »
First birthday parties are a big deal for most parents, especially if the baby is the first in the family. Organizing the party and going into even the smallest of details is something parents enjoy tremendously. First birthdays are no doubt a great … Read More »
Sometimes it feels as though it’s all up hill. We are constantly going against the grain of “something”, especially, during the school year. The hustle and bustle can ware us out to the point of dampening our spirit. There is much to keep … Read More »
Having a colicky baby cry for long periods can drive even the most hardened of us to tears. Some new born tend to have a problem with their digestion, and this causes their tummies to hurt. While it is a fact that over time these infants will outgrow … Read More »
Too much of anything is bad and this is why we need to strike a balance in our lives. As moms it is important that we help our kids maintain this same balance too. Doing homework and play are the two very important aspects of the kids growing up … Read More »
Camps can give your child a lot of exposure and experience too. Sending of kids to camp is a great way to not only help them stay on their own but also it goes a long way in teaching kids some natural habitat survival tricks. When sending your kid … Read More »
Children all over the world are experiencing more and more allergic reactions than ever before. The pollution in the air and the food is causing a lot more kids to suffer from mild allergies like hay fever to really life threatening ones. As moms we … Read More »
Now the kids are old enough to independently organize as well as execute their birthday plans. The role of the parent is more of a sleeping partner rather than a working one. Teens can easily be sent for outdoor celebrations and may be even left all … Read More »
Etiquette is often forgotten when children entertain. We must teach out kids both by preaching as well as by actions, the various manners to be kept in mind while entertaining guests. Your child’s birthday party could serve as a perfect ground for … Read More »
The social structure of the human life is an integral part of a person’s survival. Meeting peers and interacting with them keeps us healthy both physically and mentally. Just like, as grown ups we like to meet people in order to keep our sanity, … Read More »
Experts say most couples—across all socio-economic, educational and racial backgrounds—tend to make the same mistakes when going through a divorce. These blunders wreak emotional havoc on your children, leaving psychological scars that can take … Read More »
Have you ever felt like collapsing from sheer exhaustion? Have you ever felt pummeled by harsh, unsolicited, opinions? Well, I have. There are occasions when I feel like I could just lie down and give up. There are times when all my might … Read More »
Single moms are so busy with work and kids and in some cases the only men they end up meeting are in the office. This often leads to an attraction if not a full blown office romance. Since as single moms we cannot afford to shake our comfort zones … Read More »
Mothers usually are not people who have a lot of time on their hands, and this means that frequent trips to the beauty salon are not part of their schedules. Keeping up appearances may get to be a very difficult option for a mom who finds that most … Read More »
