Every now and then I take a moment to inventory the athletic trophies of my youth, literary awards for the novels I penned and yes I also deliberate over the scars I’ve earned along the way. Oddly enough, many of the techniques we use to deal with what life throws at us can be traced [...]
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How To Keep Children Safe Around The Pool
When you have a pool in your yard, it is important to ensure the safety of your children, as well as the other children in your neighborhood. In some states, a pool fence is a requirement. However, the expense of building a permanent fence around your yard or just your pool may not be in [...]
5 Skills Children Need to Start School
Young children face many challenges when they begin school, including learning to work alongside new friends, navigate in a new environment, and take instruction from unfamiliar adults. For a young child who is unprepared, starting school can be a very stressful situation. As parents, we have the opportunity to give our children experiences that will [...]
The Homeschooler’s Winter Change-Up
If you ask homeschooling families what they love the most about home education, you will probably hear “flexibility” more often than anything. Flexibility to teach what they want (within state standards of course), when they want, how they want, etc. Being able to change what we need, when we need it. Winter holiday breaks are [...]
How Your Parenting Style Can Damage Your Child’s Chances of Happiness
Parenting styles play an important role when it comes to the future happiness of a child. The manner in which a parent interacts with a child will have influence over their character, self-confidence and positioning in society. Many parents unwittingly make mistakes that may damage a child’s chance of happiness. Here are some tips on [...]
3 Reasons Families Choose Homeschooling
Homeschooling is as individual as the people who do it. There are many reasons why families choose homeschooling as the way to educate their children. But what motivates them to take a path that is still considered odd in many circles. Religious Reasons
How To Prepare Your Kids for Boarding School
One of the toughest events in a child’s life is going from a traditional school to a boarding school. It can be challenging simply because the rules, attire and overall atmosphere are or can be totally different. It takes a lot of preparation for a child to feel fully comfortable when transitioning into a boarding [...]
15 Parenting Tips for Single Parents
It can be difficult adjusting to life after a divorce. This is especially true if there are children involved. Single parenting is without a doubt more challenging that having both you and your spouse sharing the responsibility of raising children. The following are 15 parenting tips to help you be the absolute best single parent [...]
8 Tips for Parents Who Have Shy Children
Do you have shy children? Chances are that at least one of your children falls into the category of “shy.” Shy children often struggle making friends and participating in enjoyable activities. This can leave you, as a parent, wondering if your child will ever be “normal.” The following are a few ways in which you [...]
Precious Cargo: My Road to Discovering Booster-Seat Safety
My kindergartener fits the “husky” size at the GAP. At five-and-a-half, he’s already 55 pounds. Lately, he has been complaining about the straps on his car seat. “I feel like I’m trapped in here,” he says. “Get me out.” His Graco Turbo car seat converts into a booster, meaning I can detach the back, let [...]
Pregnancy Beauty – Safety First
There are plenty of myths afloat that make expecting mothers fret; and although some of it is hogwash, when pregnant, women must take extra care to keep harmful ingredients out of their beauty arsenal to protect their precious cargo. At the Hair Salon
Educational Children’s Activities for the Holidays
The holidays are a wonderful time for families to spend time together for laughter, games and delicious food. Helping children learn as they play is one of the best things to help them develop their cognitive and motor skills, especially when they are still young. To help you think of ways to create simple educational [...]
Holden’s Story and Childhood Cancer
Wendy Harless knew something was wrong with her two-year-old son. He kept complaining about his back hurting. Doctors told her that he was just fine, but they kept running tests on him. For three months, the process continued. She and her husband would take Holden in for a new test, they would bring him home [...]
8 Common Challenges of SAHM Parenting
Many have the misconception that SAHM parenting is a bed of roses. Boy do they ever have it wrong! Being a stay at home mom can be a real challenge. Dealing with the kids all day, cooking, and cleaning IS a job. It may not pay the bills but it takes time, energy, and effort. [...]
A New Parent’s Guide to Common Respiratory Infections in Infants
Your new baby is at home for the first time, and you have placed every possible safety precaution ever invented in her room. Nevertheless, you still can’t help but go and check on her once every five minutes. After all, your baby is a fragile being, and her physical wellbeing is a very delicate thing. [...]
Overcoming the 3 Most Discouraging Questions to Homeschool Teachers – Part 3
I’ve been homeschooling my children since my oldest was 2 years old. I’ve come across many supportive people and a few not so supportive ones. Unfortunately, it’s these discouraging naysayers whose comments and questions linger the longest with me, most likely because I’m not usually snappy and sarcastic to strangers- so I often replay the [...]
The Role of a Midwife Through Your Pregnancy
A midwife is a specialist in low-risk pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Midwives typically encourage normal, natural childbirth and support women to achieve a healthy pregnancy and baby. Midwives typically practice in clinics, hospitals, birth centres, and homes. Depending on the laws of the state or country, midwives may participate in childbirth occurring in [...]
Action Steps To Protect Children From Exposure to Toxic Food and Substances
You can learn how to protect your children from exposure to toxic foods and substances that cause health problems — by taking one or more of these action steps today. Action 1! SIGN-UP for the Organic Nanny monthly email newsletter that provides healthy living tips, solutions, options, and steps to protect your children’s health. You [...]
How to Save Money at Restaurants
It is a common practice for a lot of people to eat out, so it would make perfect sense if you want to learn how to save money in this department. Fortunately, there are many ways to save money at restaurants. Read on to find out several powerful tips on how to do so. The [...]
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