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Ways To Support Birthing Partner Before, During, And After
We can all agree that a good relationship should be based on mutual love, trust, and support. However, no matter how supportive you are of each other on a regular basis, there are certain times when you have to provide your partner with extra support. For example,...
6 Special Mother’s Day Gifts For Every Mother
Mother’s day is very special for me. As children, my siblings and I used to save our pocket money, so that we could get our mother something special each year. We wanted to get her the best Mothers Day gifts and we would eagerly wait to see the joy on her face as she...
10 Bad Parenting in 2021: Tips To Avoid Them
Parenting is one of the hardest things you will do in your life and it is important to understand that it takes many efforts to raise a kid in the right way. While we usually talk about all the positive parenting tips we wanted to share some bad parenting that you...
College Transition: Preparing Your Teen For High School Graduation
Preparing your teen for college transition is an exciting new journey for both you and your child. It is truly rewarding to see your kids graduate from high school and start the next phase of their life. Your teen has just accomplished a huge feat, and you couldn’t be...
Jacob Baranski: Raising Children in a Digital World
Raising children in a digital World. Like many parents, I take a lot of joy in teaching my kids the little things. Getting dressed by themselves. Tying their own shoes. Learning how to ask for help, but only when they need it. Everything from chewing with your mouth...
Do Family Secrets Cause Depression in Children?
Yes, medical research has shown that children can become depressed. Some forms or types of depression in children are mild and may sometimes go undetected. Symptoms of depression in children usually manifest as disruptive or angry behavior, extreme sensitivity, mood...
12 Fun Family Easter Activities for 2021
Don't let COVID ruin your Easter fun! Enjoy this holiday season safely, with these 12 fun family Easter activities. Every time I enter a store, I’m reminded that Easter is just around the corner. Shelves stocked with bunny ears, plastic eggs, and colorful baskets tell...
How to Support Your Teenager As They Go Through Speech Therapy
Being a teenager is tough enough with kids trying desperately to fit in and get accepted by their peers. Throw in a speech problem and it only makes life all the more difficult. The feeling of embarrassment over having to go to speech therapy can impact some...
A New Step-parents Guide To Love Someone Else’s Child Like Your Own
It is never easy to raise another’s child! Indeed, it can be particularly challenging to try and love someone else's child like your own. The new step-parent journey can be a potential minefield. In addition to personal difficulties, society's perception of...
10 Essential Life Lessons To Teach Your Child
Being a parent is a complicated thing. You not only have to take responsibility for your child, but also make sure that they are learning essential life lessons as they grow. As a parent, you want the best things for them, and want them to become someone they will be...
Teen Suicide Is A Problem Worldwide But Especially In India
This is a guest post from Dr. Swati Lodha, author of the book ‘Don’t Raise Your Children, Raise Yourself’ Teen Suicide Is a Real Problem in India Teen suicide is higher globally but India tops the world in teen suicides. Every 90 minutes, a teen tries to...
Teenage Depression – 8 Ways Parents Can Help
Depression is one of the most common mental health disorders in the world. In fact, teenage depression is on the rise, especially with the global pandemic that is Covid-19. It is vital that we look at ways to prevent teenage depression. Although many factors may be...