An important part of maintaining your child’s curiosity and enthusiasm for learning is to provide a fresh supply of games and activities. Yet, often parents are reluctant to explore new games and activities because of the burden of setting up the activity and learning how to do it. This article offers a sensible solution aimed at restoring laughter and fun to household activities.
In this article we spoke to mum of four Colleen Langenfeld about getting your children into routines and the importance of persistance. A great article that many parents will relate to.
Many parents across the world struggle when it comes to juggling their children, careers and family chores. For many it is a constant battle and guilt plays a huge part - should parents go out to work or should one stay at home to care for the family?
Mother of four Colleen Langenfeld knows how difficult family life can be. She has set up a website to help parents and talked to us about how parenting issues are the same wherever you live.
Do you know what’s happening in the mind of a 6 month old? You can tell a lot by an infant’s expressions and actions. If you’re concerned that your 6 month old isn’t developing at a normal pace, here are some signs to watch
In this article we spoke to parenting author Elizabeth Pantley on resolving your toddlers tantrums. The interview includes some top tips and great ideas on calming down your little one.
Parenting can be extremely hard and it was no exception for American parenting author Elizabeth Pantley. After her fourth child was born, Elizabeth’s priorities changed and she realised what an important job parenting is.
“It started me on a mission to help other parents do their best job as well,” she said.
Keeping kids amused over the holidays can try the most imaginative parents, so even they needs help with christmas activities for children.
The child that doesn’t need entertaining during school holidays is a rare beast indeed. My kids are usually pretty good at amusing themselves, certainly for large parts of their holidays, but even they sometimes surprise me.
Cue the start of the summer holidays for example. You would have thought that they would be looking forward to the holidays, 6 weeks off school and a family trip to France to come? No. On the first morning I had one of them tell me they were bored!
One of the most useful qualities an adult can possess is the ability to bounce back in the face of disappointment and adversity. Depriving our children of opportunities to develop resilience does not serve them well in the long run.
One of the most useful qualities an adult can possess is the ability to bounce back in the face of disappointment and adversity. History is filled with successful people who kept trying against great odds and numerous disappointments. They refused to let life’s “failures” define them. How did they develop this ability? It’s highly likely that they grew up knowing they had to face the consequences of their own choices and actions. They did not expect someone to run to their rescue every time they faced injustice, disappointment, or hardship. They were taught that “life is not always fair.” Since they did not grow up sheltered from the storms of life, they were well prepared to face them.
Wedding invitations ? they can bring a tear to the eye, a tear of joy. Grandmothers, grandfathers, parents, relatives, and friends will be overjoyed to hear of your shared vows, lifelong commitment, and opportunity to observe and attend a truly momentous time in your newly shared and beautiful lives.
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With the holiday season approaching, it might be a good time to take responsibility for our part in the dynamics of our family and learn how to create a peaceful and fun-filled relationship with them.
One of the most beautiful aspects of life is that it’s
always reflecting to us exactly what needs to change within ourselves. If I
could categorize the types of situations that push our buttons the most, I would
say without hesitation ? that family is number one ? top of the
list.
When you are a divorced parent, placing the focus of your life on your child is critical. Insuring a great education for your child is just a small part of it. If you haven’t thought through the details of your child’s education and how you and your ex will continue to support them, here are some practical tips.
You are your child’s caregiver and protector. When divorce rears it’s ugly head, you’ve got to be sure your children are buffered as much as possible. Here are some key ideas to consider to be sure that occurs.
You’ll never read any words from my pen that indicate that divorce is just “jolly good fun.” It isn’t. It’s painful. Nobody on this earth thinks “Gosh, wouldn’t it just be great to get a divorce?” No, we’d slog thru mud up to our necks to avoid it.
