Photo by goodluzNo matter how grown-up and savvy they may become, odds are you will always worry about your child’s safety. After all, it’s a big bad world out there. Thankfully, you do have tools at your disposal to make protecting your child—and teaching them how to keep themselves safe—much easier.Here are just a few: Parental ControlsWhen it comes to kids’ online safety, technology has given you the power to keep them safe even if you’re not around. With cell phones, you can … [Read more...]
8 Signs You’re Ready to be a Parent
Are you already planning what Jr. is going to wear on his first day at kindergarten? Sometimes your brain and body become ready for a baby almost without you realizing it. People fantasize about being parents all the time. When those fantasies start having real meat on their bones, pay attention! What you dismiss as idle daydreams could be your mind trying to tell you something.So how do you determine if you’re ready to be a parent? There are no definitive answers. The following tips, … [Read more...]
Being confident in your new role as a mom — how?
Your life changes completely when you have your first baby, and getting used to your new role can be quite the challenge! You'll have to recover from pregnancy and birth, and get used to caring for a small baby while only having a minimal amount of sleep. Then, you'll either stay at home with your baby and miss your job, or leave your baby with another caregiver while you work and miss your little one!It's also pretty likely that your relationship with your partner will change a lot once … [Read more...]
Building a Child’s Self Esteem
Managing your child's self-esteem can be difficult. School, extracurricular activities, and time with peers are all factors that play a role in your child's self-confidence.Some children have naturally high self-esteem, excelling at social interaction and performing well at all tasks put before them. Others need the support of their caretakers to help raise their confidence to a strong, healthy level.What are some of the common ways to build a child's self-esteem?Give Them … [Read more...]
