Going out with the Grandparents Grandparents and older relatives have a lot to offer younger generations, providing a sense of cultural heritage and familial history that can help to shape the character of a growing child. Grandchildren also enrich the lives of their elders, bringing a sense of energy, vitality, and happiness into their grandparents’ homes. […]
Relationships & Family
Working Moms vs. Stay at Home Moms: The Great Divide
Working Moms vs. Stay at Home Moms: The Great Divide Doesn’t it seem like there are two groups of moms, working moms versus stay at home moms? Yes there are subgroups within the two, volunteer moms, yoga moms and power suit moms etc… but have you noticed that they seem to group themselves together? It […]
Juggling Polar Opposite Siblings
My daughter and my stepson could not be more different if they tried. They are polar opposite siblings. She is loud and spunky, stubborn and headstrong. He is quiet, shy and quite anxious. Where she is fearless and occasionally smart-mouthed, he is cautious and tends to keep to himself. Things as simple as jelly on […]
How to Include Your Children into Your Wedding
If you are remarrying, or you and your partner have finally decided to tie the knot, a wedding can mean so much more when children are involved. It is not only about declaring your love for one and other; it is about officially uniting an entire family. This is why it is important to include […]
Is It Really Worth Staying Together For The Kids?
At some point or another, ever couple fights. Whether you’re married, living together, dating or otherwise, it happens. It’s a normal, and sometimes even healthy, part of every relationship. But sometimes things go above and beyond the normal fights. Sometimes two people just can’t get along, for whatever reason. Normally, the answer would simply be; […]
Gardening with your Children: Growing a Bond
As a parent, we should always be looking for ways to bond with our children. If you have a strong bond, it’s likely to help your child throughout their life. They’ll count on you, and know that they always have parents that they can rely on and trust. Keeping that in mind, we need to […]
Is There Such Thing As A “Normal Family”?
For a lot of people, there seems to be constant pressure to be “normal” in some way or another. There are few places where this pressure is stronger than when you’re thinking about starting a family. There’s a traditional idea of the nuclear family, and it’s often seen as any deviation from that is somehow […]
Is Time Wearing Down Your Relationship?
When we were young, we might have liked to believe that true love is enough to make a relationship last forever. Love is, of course, an essential ingredient. But it evolves over time, as does the nature of a relationship. Time changes the realities of it and the expectations. It’s less about discovery and being […]
How to Answer the Tough Questions Kids Ask
Here’s how to answer the tough questions kids ask: Since I’ve become a parent some interesting questions have come out of the mouths of my children. We’ve talked openly and honestly about everything from pet deaths, people deaths, where babies come from, gay relationships, marriage, polygamy, divorce, depression, cancer, and anxiety disorders. Sometimes the questions […]
Going through a Divorce? Simple Ways To Keep Your Child’s Life Normal
Not everything goes to plan, especially a relationship. Unlike the movies, lots of us don’t get a happy ending with our one true love. At least, it might not happen on the first try. For some couples, divorce is a reality, and it’s one that hurts. But, it isn’t only us and our partners that […]
For a new Step-Parent, Learning How To Love The Child That Isn’t Yours
Nobody wants to talk about this. It’s a difficult situation, one that tends to be swept under the rug rather than dealt with. But, here it is: sometimes it’s difficult to be a step-parent. As a biological mother or father, you automatically love your child the moment that plus sign pops up on that plastic […]
What is the Name of Your Great Grand Father?
Generations: What is the name of your great grandfather? This article was first published on Madratgames.com on 27th April, 2016 Generations Ask this question to yourself, your friends and may be your parents. Have you visited your native place with your children? Have they seen the place where you have spent your childhood? Do your children have […]