It's never too early to start introducing your children to the classics. Here are 5 timeless children's books that are a great start for your kid's library. These books have been sparking the imaginations of children for decades, and are just as relevant and extraordinary now as they were when you first read them.
All parents have bad parenting days. Sometimes it feels like as parents, we are doing everything wrong. You can already picture your kid going to the therapist some day and get the blame for his or her issues. Well, stop it. All parents go through it. They all criticize themselves strongly and expect a lot from their parenting. Fortunately, you're not the only one. Luckily, blogger Constance Hall has some words you should pay attention to: “Deep breaths, you’re doing a good job.”
Finding a great sound machine for your baby’s room can be a challenge. However, it does not have to be. We have pulled together our two favorite sound machines on Amazon that are both a very affordable price.
Do you dispute who receives the highest salary, who has the highest position and who is promoted first? But you are not co-workers, but husband and wife? It's time for a break.
The dictionary meaning of instant-gratification is the desire to experience pleasure or fulfillment without delay or deferment, basically getting what you want when you want. Believe it or not, millennials and especially, the generation of current teenagers is heavily equipped with this.
There is no excuse whatsoever for having to take the kids to boring parks. So much creativity can be used to ensure that kids have the best time when they are out to play and to let off some steam. And as far as we are concerned, if the Danes can do it, then so can everyone and everywhere else!
There is no doubt that the bond formed between parents and children, especially in their baby/toddler years is an incredibly special one. The reality is, that at some point there will be that first time separation.
There are many different parenting styles out there. Some parents prefer to be strict and closely monitor their children. Others prefer to be more of a friendly character in their children's’ lives in order to instill a sense of personal responsibility and trust between them and their kids. Whatever the case may be, there are many positives and negatives associated with both forms of parenting. And while no one truly knows which form of parenting is best, what is known is that a consistent style of parenting is very important.
Reading to our kids is often the source of so many complaints! With our first child, it is a kind of cute fun bonding exercise with no competing siblings, but as brothers and sisters are born it becomes something of a performance, ensuring me-time for each with the stories they like and at a level that we would like in terms of ages and interests. Whether you love it or hate it, you love your children so you're going to do it anyways!
Mark is a dedicated dad of five children. He enjoys writing, ice cream, and swimming in the lake up north. His dream is to own a cottage one day where he can continue making memories with his kids.