Poor eyesight is a common problem all around the world. It often manifests in an individual’s childhood and worsens the longer the condition is undiagnosed. However, it can be difficult to know whether your child needs glasses or not. Fortunately, some signs provide clues and indicate the need for prescription glasses for kids. If you’re worried…
As a parent, you likely try to be the best you can be at your job. However, you might not realize that some of your actions could cause more harm than benefit. There are a few ways you can stop harming your kids with bad habits and start helping them. Not Teaching Responsibility Kids should…
Do you have a child that is going through a tough time? This could be due to bullying, conflicts at home, or other difficult life events that can cause stress. The first thing to do as a parent is to help your child learn how to handle these tough situations and cope with stress. Children need…
If you’re a parent, you are likely to worry a lot at times, as the pressures of raising children are unique. Below are some examples of how the stress of being a parent can impact your wellbeing and what you can do to resolve it. Lack of Sleep When you’re feeling anxious or stressed, one…
As I mentioned in Jackson's birth story, after 10 days of prodromal labor -- and with my doctor's permission -- I used castor oil to naturally induce labor. Despite all the horror stories I'd heard and read, it actually worked pretty perfectly for me, so I thought I'd kick off this series by sharing how…
If you are a mother of an adult child who is not making the right choices for a sound future, like getting involved in illegal drug activities. Then, there is no shame you need to carry because of his mistakes. Instead, do a better job of helping out your addicted kid and put effort into…
They say that your life is never the same after you have a child. In many ways, that statement is true. Taking care of your kids will take up a lot of your time. When you’re not busy at work, you’re likely going to be spending time with your kids leaving you very little free…
Parenting is something that you need to put your all into. Having kids is a life-changing experience for many people. There are many great things about being a parent, but it can also be a difficult experience. Not everyone has an easy time staying positive as a parent. Many wind up becoming incredibly anxious parents. You…
When it comes to infants, they’re a load to handle. Many don’t realize that they can’t just be put into their nursery – you need to watch over them for a while. When you transition babies to their nurseries, it can be stressful. Thankfully, there are tips that you can utilize. We discussed four of…
A teenager can be quite a handful, especially if you’re parenting one for the first time. Although we’ve all been through the phase ourselves, memories get hazy, and we change as people, so getting on the same page can be a struggle. It’s also worth remembering that your child’s going through an assortment of problems…