As a new parent, you face many problems and issues that you need to understand and deal with immediately, as such, little bits of advice will help. Newborns do not come with an instruction book so here is some information on some things that you need to know about. Read: Survival Guide 101 for first…
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5 Family Traditions to Consider Creating this Christmas
Here’s a quick list of 5 family traditions you can pick from to start this Christmas;
Baby Massage and its Connection to Sleeping and Thinking
New parents need to be aware of how massages to their baby can make for a good connection to their sleeping and resting routine. The task of developing a regular and restful sleep pattern for a new baby is often an exercise in frustration and confusion for many parents. Research has shown that hospitalized infants…
Reparenting: How to Avoid/Repair Bad Childhood Experiences?
Parenting is not an easy feat, especially if parents have a few pieces of baggage to deal with themselves first due to how they were brought up in their childhood. A lot of parents are responding from what they experienced themselves as children, and many people bring that unknowingly into their parenting style. So unless…
Two Fathers Share Important Lessons You Need to Know About Raising GenZ
part As parents and a society, we need to understand Gen Z and be aware of their position as the first true digital natives. Two fathers, share important lessons you need to know about raising Gen Z. They shared this with us at our 7th Annual Parenting Conference, themed Gen Z – Growth and Grit.…
Are We Facing a Boy Crisis
Do you notice a change in the performance between boys and girls in school? Are girls excelling while boys are relaxing? Girls are doing better than boys academically; according to an Economist article. The question is, are we facing a “boy crisis” when it comes to education? A situation probably unheard of and unimaginable is now…
What are the Skills to Foster Personal Responsibility in Toddlers
As toddlers are getting older, they need to take responsibility for themselves in situations where they are less monitored. Children from the ages of 1 to 3 years are approaching times where they are left with teachers in schools or nannies at home during work hours; they need to cultivate certain personal habits as a…
6 Tips For Making Your Life Easier to Manage as a New Parent
Life is full of equal parts challenge and reward. From study to work and everything in between, there will be trials, and there will be happiness. And parenting fits this frame as well. Raising kids is a joyful, difficult and rewarding process all at once. And one of the most challenging times is when your…
How to Tackle Temper Tantrums in Toddlers
Even the best-behaved toddler has an occasional temper tantrum. A tantrum can range from whining and crying to screaming, kicking, hitting, and breath-holding. They’re equally common in boys and girls and usually occur from age 1 to age 3. Some children may experience regular tantrums, whereas, for other children, tantrums may be rare. Some kids…
What are the Common Sense Basics of Parenting
Common sense in parenting is a rather relative idea. Some parents simply do not have it and they need to be told just how to parent. That is why there are so many bestselling parenting books out there. There is nothing wrong with needing a little help in the area of your kids; parenting is…