Category: Family life
Coming to terms with not having another baby
Three of my friends have recently had babies, and another just announced that she is expecting… twins! I’m the proud mother of two growing kids. One is a second grader, and the other is going to start Kindergarten this year. That sweet newborn smell is a distant memory for me already, and though I love [...]
Study: Kids who eat separate meals are less healthy
Thinking seriously about a healthy diet is essential for anyone — and whether you’re trying to conceive or already raising kids, your little one’s diet is especially important. Kids are notorious for not liking healthy foods. It may not be clear why that is the case, but it’s a fact that plenty of parents aim [...]
Things nobody will tell you about new motherhood
What are the secrets of new motherhood — the ones that hardly anyone will talk to you about, perhaps because they started suffering from amnesia after their kids got out of the baby stage?
Babyproofing your garden or backyard
Spring is (nearly!) here, and for families with young babies and kids that means being ecstatic to spend more time outdoors. Do you have a garden or backyard? You are so lucky! Your little one(s) will benefit greatly from the opportunity to explore, be physically active, and get a good dose of vitamin D. But [...]
How to get your kids to do chores
There’s no need to feel guilty for making even the littlest kids do chores. A child can help around the house as soon as he’s able to walk, and studies actually show that doing chores during childhood has a positive impact on both happiness and productivity in adulthood. The question is, how do you get your [...]
Daycare vs Grandparents: Who should look after the kids while you work?
The first debate would be whether you stay at home with your baby, or whether you return to paid employment. For many parents, who are sure that they either need two incomes or want to continue their career, that is one discussion that can be skipped. If you are going to work outside of the [...]
Why get married before the baby arrives?
Marriage, as an institution, seems to be dying out. Millions of couples are happily living together and building a future together, and many are either trying to get pregnant or experience surprise pregnancies. Does it really matter whether you get married now, after the baby comes, or never?
Celebrating the new year at home with a newborn — how to make it fun?
Parents who have just welcomed a new baby will probably not be spending new year’s eve anywhere but in their own home. Is this you, but does the idea of celebrating the new year while rocking a newborn to sleep sound boring to you? We’ve been there, Roofing Business Blueprint – Software & Business Course [...]
Bonding tips for dads of newborns
Dads of newborns often feel left behind. During the first six months of a baby’s life, the baby seems to be part of the mother in much the same way as he was during pregnancy. What can you do to bond with your baby during these early months?
How and when to talk about sex with your children
Do you have a child or more, and are currently trying to conceive or pregnant? It is highly likely that your kid(s) will use the opportunity to ask where babies come from. Even if they don’t, they may be really curious. Sex is a sensitive topic, and the thought of discussing it with your child(ren) [...]
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