Category: Family life
How to warn your kids about the dangers of drugs
Drug addiction is one of the worst fears of many parents, and with reason. There is no doubt that illegal drugs are found in all layers of society, and that they can both literally and metaphorically take lives away. So, how do you warn your kids about the dangers of drugs?
Five reasons to buy at second-hand stores
From children’s clothes to big ticket items like strollers, second-hand or thrift stores can have a lot to offer to parents. Why would you want to buy used items? Here are five compelling reasons to give second-hand stores a chance.
Rehoming a pet after your child turns out to be allergic
Some people look for a new home for their pet as soon as they find out they are expecting a baby, while others decide to continue to live with their cat or dog despite a serious allergy. Pet lovers may judge the first group as being irresponsible, and praise the second for really seeing their pet [...]
Who would look after your children if you died?
Have you thought about assigning guardians for your child or children in the event that you suddenly passed away? Some parents don’t want to consider this, thinking it is very likely both will die at the same time and assuming that the children would be cared for by their own trusted relatives. Of course, the [...]
What every parent should know about sexual abuse
Sexual abuse is something many parents, especially parents of daughters, are afraid of. It’s undeniable that concerns over the possibility of sexual abuse are very much justified; according to some figures, one in three girls will have suffered some form of sexual abuse by the time they reach 18. There is something we can do [...]
Parenting on a budget: how to save money in the first year
The message that babies are expensive is all around — it is even, actually, used as an argument to convince teenagers to use contraceptives. There is no doubt that raising children to adulthood is rather pricey, but the first year can be very cheap. If you are wondering how to get through your baby’s first [...]
Finding playmates for your toddler
If you’re lucky, you already have lots of friends with children relatively close in age when you have a baby. Few new moms have friends who come with built-in playmates, so what do you do to find nice friends for your toddler if you don’t have any other toddlers in your circle of friends and [...]
When your friend’s kids don’t get on with yours
Even as parents, we all need some me-time. Isn’t it wonderful to have friends who have children around the same age as your kids, so they can play together while you drink coffee and chat with your friend? It is… if the deal works out like that. But what happens if your friend’s kids don’t [...]
Raising bilingual children — how?
In a world that is increasingly globally connected, being bilingual offers a distinct advantage. Parents who speak more than one language fluently are absolutely right when they decide they are going to pass that knowledge onto their children. But how do you go about raising fluently bilingual children? What are the challenges you can expect?
10 family activity ideas for the weekend
Many parents feel obligated to come up with wonderful, fun activities during the weekend. Spending time together as a family, and reconnecting, is wonderful… but it doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. What activities can you do regardless of your financial status, or what kinds of facilities there are in your neighborhood? Here [...]
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