Category: Family life
When your partner doesn’t want sex anymore
Sex is one of the most important ways of connecting to our partners. A lack of sex often causes relationship problems, or already existing problems can cause a lack of sex. When both partners are satisfied with the quality and quantity of intimate relations, everything is fine. But, if you still have a high sex [...]
Things to consider before buying a family pet
Are you considering getting a cat, a dog, a goldfish, iguana, or any other family pet? Most families decide on buying a pet after the children have been begging for one for a long time — sometimes years. What should you consider before bringing your new friend home?
When can your child stay home alone?
When can a child stay at home alone, even if it’s only very briefly? Most parents find this decision very hard — and those with young children may be grateful that that scary moment hasn’t arrived yet. Still, children will stay at home alone (and even go out alone!) eventually. How do you know your [...]
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 [...]
Ovulation Calendar
Poll
Loading ...
