Each year, roughly 180,000 Americans enlist in the military. And, while they may be the ones to go through bootcamp and deployment, their families also face a fair amount of challenges and changes. As service members board planes, boats and buses to fight wars on foreign soil, they often leave their spouses and children alone at home. And, while we focus on the heartwarming reunions of service members with their spouse and kids, there's a lot more going on behind the scenes.
Read MoreStress is often synonymous with motherhood. There is definitely not a dull moment is this parenting game. It’s hard to escape the feeling that we are on a hamster wheel, and somewhere in the mix we tend to lose ourselves. Understandably so because there are only so many hours in the day and we are working 2 or more full time jobs between being a mother, having a career or managing household responsibilities. It never ends. It’s exhausting just thinking about everything we do as mothers. However, it doesn’t need to be. This feeling doesn’t need to be our “normal.”
Read MoreAs a parent, there are a million and one difficult things that you'll need to do throughout the course of your kid's young life. But explaining death to a child is one of the hardest things of all. If you're trying to figure out how to do this right now after the death of a family member, it's important to go about it in the right way. You don't want your kid to be confused when it comes to death. Here are five tips that'll help you out when explaining death to your child.
Read MoreComing back from the hospital with a baby can mean a lot of things to other children. It’s either a ‘Hey, my new sister’s here!’ or a few glances and retreat to the bedroom. It could also start one way and end in another. It is a mother’s job to make sure that all her children fee equally loved and appreciated without ignoring any or making them feel left out. Here are a few tips to help restore peace in the house and put an end to sibling rivalry:
Read MoreWhat do you do best and what things do you enjoy doing the most? This relates more to your interests and talents, not just about work. Include in your list things that don't earn money too and the things you enjoy doing.
Read MoreCo-sleeping or using a bassinet is okay for infants (less than 4 months old). But once the pass the stage, it’s time to move to the crib. New parents have mixed feelings about the baby sleeping in a separate bed. It is really hard to break this association and transition your baby to the crib. I am here to help you with making this transition easy. I will share some tips on how to make the crib comfortable and turned it into sleep heaven for the baby.
Read MorePeople often assume that not a lot of writing gets done in kindergarten. They think it's about reading out loud the alphabet, forming simple words, and counting. However, there is what we can call kindergarten writing. So, what is it? For starters, kindergarteners are starting to learn to put their thoughts into words. It's important to have teachers who will allow students to express themselves. Here are some creative writing methods that you can use in your classroom to help in learning.
Read MoreIntroducing your child to a new school can be an exciting part of parenthood. But for your little one, it can sometimes be difficult. In some cases, this adjustment takes a toll on their emotional well-being. From nursery registration to meeting their teachers to trying to make friends, preschool can be quite stressful for a little one. To help you out, this article tackles important facts about how children adjust to a new school, including the tell-tale signs that they are having a hard time doing so.
Read MorePlastic surgery is something that many mothers consider after they give birth. It’s not unusual to feel less like yourself after having a baby but plastic surgery procedures such as tummy tucks, breast augmentation and facelifts can restore your confidence. One of the most common questions that mothers ask is how long they should wait to schedule their plastic procedure of choice. Here are some guidelines:
Read MoreYour birth certificate is an extremely important certified document. It’s one of the most important ones you’ll ever obtain. Your birth certificate is required in order to get a variety of legal documents. What’s also common, unfortunately, is for you to see your birth certificate for the first time, and realize that there’s an error in your name’s spelling. In this case, you’ll want to change name on birth certificate, in order for it to accurately reflect any details that reflect who you are.
Read MoreHaving a newborn is certain life-changing, and your life will never be the same again. You’re responsibilities and priorities have changed, and you now have to look after a human that cannot function with 24-hour support - pretty much. Navigating the world as a new parent can be terrifying, but if you’re well equipped with the knowledge, it can make it a little bit easier. Here are ten things to know when you have a newborn.
Read MoreIt can be a very difficult decision as a parent to decide what to do with your kids if you work during the day. Ultimately, most parents decide to put their kids in daycare. That’s when it’s time to look at all of your best possibilities. First you should always look for good reviews. Second, safety is always important. You need to know that wherever you drop your kids off, they will be secure. Third, find out if a daycare is good about feeding kids nutritious food. Healthy snacks are ideal. Lastly, how good is this particular daycare center about education?
Read MoreKnowing the best way to raise your children can be a tricky business during hoildays.. While you want your children to enjoy themselves and feel that these special days take on special meaning, you also don’t want to spoil them. To ensure against this type of thing happening, you might want to come up with a plan for how you’ll deal with buying presents for your children, so to show you how this can be done, here are three tips for being financially smart when buying presents for your children.
Read MoreAs a parent, you will be aware that kids can fall at any given moment and sometimes, the injuries are more serious than others. This is why you need to make sure that you are always prepared for anything that might happen and a first aid kit can help with this. Here, we are going to talk you through some of the reasons why your family needs a first aid kit for emergencies. Keep reading to find out more.
Read MoreAs a mom, it’s natural to want to dedicate all your waking hours caring for your kids while keeping everything together in the household, but money is inescapably necessary, and having only one stream of income and resources is not enough to sustain the needs of the whole family. If you’re looking to explore the same option for yourself, the following tips will help you master this often tricky occupation without compromising either one or both responsibilities in the long run.
Read MoreThe kids sleep, play and work in their room. It has to be stylish, comfortable and should nourish their mental and physical health. This makes kid’s room decoration difficult than it sounds. Getting ready for the job but not sure how to start? This blog gives you 7 tips to make it their adorable haven.
Read MoreStudents in private schools perform better in academics and the NCES surveys have proven that fact beyond doubt. However, just because private schools in general outperform public schools, it doesn’t automatically mean that every private school is a good option for your child. Here are five questions which they should always be asking about a private educational institution before enrolling their children.
Read MoreAn EMSCULPT® device uses high-intensity focused electromagnetic energy to contour the body by building muscle and burning fat. . The secret to the device’s effectiveness lies in what are known as supramaximal contractions. Fewer fat cells means muscles may be more visible, and the increase in myofibers means the muscles themselves can reveal more definition.
Read MoreIt’s never too early to begin teaching your child how to read. You can begin reading to your child even before they are born! Reading to your child can be a wonderful bonding experience and has many benefits to developing early reading skills. If you are ready to get started, here are 8 tips to helping your toddler learn how to read.
Read MoreOne of the centers of your home it is always going to be the living room. But, if you look at what is present right now in your house, you may not be the most enthusiastic about that vision. It may be time to find inspiration for taking your living room to the next level. There are several different ways to do this.
