parenting Archive
Watching a child walk for the first time is such a special moment. It’s a milestone that every parent looks forward to as it signifies the successful growth and development of their child as they leap for further independence. But every parent knows that they …
There are so many great children out there in the world without a family to call their own. Even with foster care and adoption agencies’ efforts to help find these children permanent or at least temporary homes, it’s still a challenging task. Not everyone is …
One of the craziest things about being pregnant is that your water can break at any time. You could be cooking up ramen in the kitchen as a midnight snack or going for a brief morning jog, and next thing you know, your body is …
Did you ever have a fear of the dark as a child? Or maybe monsters under the bed? While I never feared monsters, I used to ask my family to leave the hallway light on for me at night. There’s a comfort to be felt …
If you’ve ever been bullied before, you know how much it can damage your self-esteem. You know how anxious you get when you spot your bully from across the way, whether it be on your school campus, at your place of work, or even at …
There are many things parents must be cautious of when it comes to raising infants and young children. Keeping cleaning supplies out of reach, blocking off stairs, locking cabinets, and covering electrical outlets are just some of the many things that should be done for …
For many kids, attending school isn’t easy. While many children are bright and have an innate desire to learn, it’s often that their peers are the problem and ultimately the reason why some of them don’t want to go to school each day. At all …
You know how toddlers are: if something bothers them, they have no problem telling you. They’re honest, sometimes so honest that the things that come out of their mouths can be embarrassing if they’re said at the wrong place, at the wrong time, in front …
Even when babies are in the womb and developing, they’re picking up and absorbing muffled sounds and vibrations through mom’s stomach. Everything mom does, the baby does too. While pregnant with me, my mom made sure to eat every different kind of food she could. …
Let’s be real, most children don’t like to hear the word “bedtime.” For some kids, bedtime is like a short jail sentence as they have to put their toys away and retreat back to the boring bed once more — no ifs, ands, or buts. …