The Link Between Children’s Oral Care And Overall Health
Teeth and cavities have been on my mind as a parent for a long time already- my first post here on the topic was all the way back in 2012. Fortunately, my other children didn’t have as many cavities as my first child did, and the adult teeth in my children (who have them) are […]
4 Indoor Gardening Projects for Tenants with Children
I remember how much I desperately wanted to be able to grow things when we were living in our old tiny apartment. I tried growing things and wasn’t so successful with most of them, unfortunately. But it wasn’t about the apartment gardening, it was that I’m just not the best with plants, because even in […]
How Can Tutors Help a Child Struggling with Traditional Teaching Methods
Let’s face it. Schools aren’t generally built to cater to different learning styles- it is hard to tailor your education method to each child when there’s a class of 20 or more children. Teachers do their best, but sometimes your child still will struggle and need extra help. If you as a parent are able […]
Help Your Kid Develop Their Artistic Skills Through These 5 Failproof Steps
Parenting artistic kids has been a fun journey, and I try to encourage them as much as I can without letting it get too challenging to deal with the messes that ensue. The clutter of all those art projects can sometimes be a lot, but I take pictures and save the projects in our memories […]
Hello From Cyprus — For The Moment
When my oldest son was almost 11, I went on a trip with him to Craiova, Romania, his first time ever leaving our country, his first time ever on a plane. My other kids wanted to go on trips with me as well, and I told my kids that the summer before they turned 11 […]
Stress-Free Parenting on a Budget: Affordable Ways to Reclaim Your Calm
Parenting is not for the faint at heart. So many stressors. So many things that can go wrong. But to parent well, we do need to maintain our calm, somehow. I use therapy for that and it helps a lot. But it’s quite expensive. But there are plenty of other ways I also try to […]
Momcozy DinerPal High Chair Offers a Long-Lasting Feeding Solution for Modern Families
When you are raising little ones (mine are not so little anymore!) you need to figure out the best way to feed them. Are you going to feed them in a stroller (like I’ve seen many people do), standard high chairs, or something else? Or would you use a modular high chair that will last […]
Social Media and Online Solicitation of Minors: How to Keep Kids Safe
Social media and kids, oh boy is that a loaded topic. Some people say absolutely not, not until they are much older. Some give from a young age. Some only give with very strict supervision. Every parent does what they consider best based on what they know after talking to professionals. But it is a […]
How Parents Can Avoid Injuries When Handling Children With Disabilities
People with disabilities can often need mobility assistance. When parenting a child who needs assistance with mobility, oftentimes they need to be carried even when larger (and this also applies to older children with invisible disabilities if, for example, they need to be carried when having melt downs). Because of this, it is important to […]
When is the Right Time to Talk to Your Child About Alcohol?
Though it isn’t legal to sell it to them, teenagers often find a way to get alcohol, and teenaged drinking is a big problem. Far too many teenagers are getting drunk and getting into dangerous situations because of that. Is it inevitable? No. There are things you can do as parents to make it less […]
