Juggling a career and parenthood isn’t easy. It’s important that the two don’t negatively affect one another. It’s also important that beyond your work duties and parental duties, you’re also getting free time for yourself. Below are a few tips on how to find the right work/life balance as a parent. Talk to your employer about your needs as a parent Most employers will be understanding of … [Read more...]
4 Hacks To Keep Your Kids Safe Online
November 11, 2020 by
Maintaining online safety for children has become a significant part of modern-day parenting, with research showing that about 84% of parents worry about their children's safety online. This phenomenon is due to most children’s obsession with the internet, exposing them to a broad range of threats and people. Nevertheless, there are some helpful steps you can take to protect your children from the … [Read more...]
7 Secrets to Successfully Limiting Screen-time for Kids
November 3, 2020 by
Most parents will know that kids tend to be pretty obsessed with screens and sometimes it’s hard to drag them away. Screentime doesn’t necessarily have to be a negative thing and there are plenty of fun and educational platforms that can be very beneficial. It is, however, a good idea to put a focus on alternative activities to encourage them to be more well-rounded. It’s tempting to rely on the … [Read more...]
Taking Care of Mom and Baby – The Right Way
February 4, 2020 by
It is not entirely uncommon for new parents to find themselves struggling to look after themselves once they have a baby to look after. After all, it is an entirely new experience, and once which is going to take a lot in order to get right, and you will find that it is especially important to make sure that you are looking after yourself and your baby as best as you can. The truth is that the … [Read more...]
Is Your Baby At Risk Of Heat Rash This Winter?
October 17, 2019 by
Image Credit: Pexels, Free to Use Licence. Heat rash is often associated with the warmer summer months, when your baby may be exposed to high temperatures and humid conditions, but did you know that heat rash is in fact just as common throughout the winter months? We’ll explore why this is the case and what you can do about it later in this post. What is a heat rash? Heat rash, also … [Read more...]
How To Encourage Positive Mental Wellbeing in Your Child
April 19, 2018 by
As parents we can put so much pressure on ourselves. We want to make sure that our children are happy and healthy, as well as learning and progressing in all of the right ways. But one thing that often gets neglected is their mental health. I mean, we can often just think that it can affect people when they are older. But in good and bad ways, mental health is something we need to be talking about … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Spend Quality Time With Your Family
January 19, 2016 by
Whether you’re a patriarch or a matriarch - you’re looking after the family. That’s an enormous responsibility and one you can’t shy away from. It’s going to cost time and money, but if you’re in a position of command in a family, you need to look after each and every member of the family in your charge. This could be your 12 year old son, or even your 90 year old mother. Their safety and care … [Read more...]
How To Get Your Kids To Help With Household Chores?
November 17, 2014 by
It's never too early to start teaching your kids about being Responsible, and one of the easiest ways you can do this is by allowing them to help around the house, so give them a mop and let them take a go at it! A few people might say that it is too early to get your kids involved in household chores, unless they are around 10 years old. But I am a bit old-school in my thinking when it comes to … [Read more...]
5 Things to Consider While Choosing A Toy For Your Child
October 22, 2014 by
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TargetToys #CollectiveBias Toys are an important part of a child's growth and development, and also a friend that they turn to when idle or lonely. As parents, we want to give the best to our kids, and I'm sure each of us has tons of toys stacked in all of our rooms to facilitate … [Read more...]
The Diwali Gift – Book Review
October 9, 2014 by
Diwali, the enchanting festival of lights is right around the corner, and people all around the world are gearing up to celebrate this in a grand way. Diwali is as important as Christmas for Indians all over the world, and preparations start almost a month in advance. The celebration itself lasts for 3-5 days, and food, lights, clothes & gifts are all an essential part of this beautiful festival. … [Read more...]
