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If family is everything, these how-tos will help you through it all, from sibling drama to family vacations to irritating in-laws and beyond.
Mom Guilt
With motherhood comes the natural inclination to take care of and desire all the best for your child. However, mom guilt is the unwanted, intrusive thoughts that create doubt, anxiety, and uncertainty concerning decisions relating to motherhood. Just like all feelings, these feelings of guilt come and go and can be the cause of a number of different factors. Society, personal insecurities, lack of trust in one's self, pressure from family or friends, social media, and/or many other factors can play into why a mother may feel guilt about how she chooses to raise her child. Even though it is common for a mom to experience "mom guilt," it's not impossible to beat!
By Madeline Keys4 years ago in Families
Affordable Options for Family Entertainment
One of the best things about being a parent is that you can have fun spending time with your children. However, your entertainment budget may be stretched somewhat thin from meeting your family's daily and monthly obligations. There are ways to have fun together as a family that fit every budget, and sometimes you do not even need to leave home to do it.
By Mikkie Mills4 years ago in Families
How to Make Time To Write When You have Young Kids
Buckle up yourself tight! If you are a mother of young children and a writer, your life will be no less than a thrilling roller coaster ride, which rushes through tunnels and open spaces- sometimes it's suffocating, and sometimes it's like breathing in the fresh air.
By Madiha Jamal4 years ago in Families
How to Ease Your Transition as a New Family and Make Everyone Comfortable in a New Home
Moving to a new home can be an exciting and wondrous new chapter for your entire family. While moving to a new home can be exhilarating, it is also the start of a whole new experience. The thrill of a new home can quickly wear off if the process is not handled carefully. To avoid a new home nightmare, take the time to consider these tips that can help you ease your transition and ensure that everyone settles in comfortably.
By Damien Justus4 years ago in Families
How to Take Care of Elderly Family Members Remotely
We often have to relocate or leave our homes for a longer duration for our work. However, moving away from our homes sometimes means moving away from the family. While the younger members of the family don't have to worry about anything in this scenario, the elderly members need special care in our absence. One of the best ways to take care of the elderly while staying away from home is through a remote monitoring system.
By Shane Mathew4 years ago in Families
Fun Activities To Do With Your Kids When Money is Tight
When you have children, you are constantly looking for fun activities to do with them. However, traditional kid activities can get expensive, and you may be trying to do things on a budget. You do not have to spend a lot of money to have fun with your children. There are plenty of frugal ideas that still allow you to make valuable memories. If you are looking for a group activity that will not break the bank, consider these five options.
By Mia Morales4 years ago in Families
From Early Intervention to Preschool Special Education
If you are the parent/guardian of a child (birth to three years) currently receiving special education/therapy through The Early Intervention program, please ensure that you begin the Turning Three process with The New York City Department of Education Committee on Preschool Education (CPSE) at least four months prior to your baby's third birth. The day after your child's third birthday, they are no longer eligible to receive services through Early Intervention.
By Veronica Thompson4 years ago in Families
Strategies that Allow You to Remain the Adult in the Room
All parents should take a class in Love and Logic. It provides basic, easily implemented skills to stop a child dead in their tracks, especially teens. My husband and I are both educators; we enrolled and attended a week-long training and walked away with the necessary skills we needed to torment any teen. As we practiced them with our daughter at home, we knew they were working when she raised her voice to rant, “I hate it when you take those classes!” and proceeded to stomp out of the room.
By Brenda Mahler4 years ago in Families
5 Tips on How to Make Your Home Kid (and Family) Friendly
Home is supposed to be a haven for anyone. It's the place that will take you in whenever you need comfort, love, and shelter. Parents want to create this type of safety net for their children, as well as for the whole family. But unless you can participate in the very design of your home, you will find an environment that is not so kid-friendly. Moreover, making your home kid (and family) friendly doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice on the aesthetics and functionality. Check out these 5 tips that can help you design a home that is safe, attractive, and comfortable to live in.
By Sarah Jessica Smith4 years ago in Families
How to Transition Your Baby to Dairy
If you have a newborn baby who is formula-fed, and you notice they are sensitive to or may be allergic to milk protein; soy-based infant formulas are one of the many substitutes available on the market. It's still important, however, to attempt to reintroduce milk protein later on, since these sensitivities can go away. But, if your baby is formula-fed, you don't want to switch directly to whole (3.25%) milk just yet. It's important to introduce gradually.
By Zehna Reddon4 years ago in Families
How We Celebrated My Sister’s Birthday during the Lockdown
It wouldn’t be wrong to say that COVID-19 pandemic has restricted us to our homes. None of us saw it coming. And suddenly all the happy celebrations and fun gatherings reduced to online conversations and wishes. But we shouldn’t let the tough times get the best of us is something that I told myself and decided to make the most of the free time in hands.
By Bhawana Singh4 years ago in Families
