If ever a book took the literary world by storm, it’s the Harry Potter franchise. First published in 1997, the series of seven books and eight movies have been engrossing readers and viewers alike for over twenty years. The story incorporates many coming of age themes like complicated friendships, budding love interests, and self-discovery spun…
Deployment is tough on the whole family, not just the person who is deploying. That’s why it’s important to prepare in the days, weeks, and even months leading up to deployment. When many people think of the backbone of the family, they think of mom. That’s because moms are known to do so much. They…
Being a foster parent can be incredibly rewarding. For starters, you get to have peace of mind because you’re caring for a child that would otherwise be disadvantaged and you get the reward of seeing the one you’ve been housing out of love develop into someone who is a direct result of your influence. You…
If you are throwing a birthday party for a kid soon, then you might be feeling overwhelmed. After all, you want to keep them safe while enabling them to have a whole lot of fun. That way the memories can last forever. So if you’re feeling the need for some inspiration, here are five ideas…
A school is a place for our children to learn academics from their teachers and social behavior from their peers. They need the self-confidence to grow and learn as they navigate these trials. Self-confidence is faith in themselves, the belief in their competence in schoolwork and worth as a person. As your child’s watchful guardian,…
If your child is old enough to have their own social media account, then they’re old enough to be a victim of cyberbullying. If your child has their own electronic device, and a social media account, the odds are that they’ll fall victim to cyberbullying at least once. Unfortunately, children aren’t always quick to tell…
Regardless of how focused you are on your kids earning straight A’s in school, they have likely set their own goals for themselves. When they experience a decline in confidence, they may also find it more difficult to achieve their goals. As a result, you should employ some tools and techniques for helping them to…
Adopting a child is a significant decision that has a lasting impact on all parties involved. When it comes to adopting older children, the process can often be more difficult due to life experiences that the child has already had previously. If you want to help older children cope when welcoming them into your home…
As a parent, you likely want to help your child grow into a healthy and balanced adult. Part of helping them develop is to foster their independence, which can allow them to succeed in all areas of their life. There are a few main reasons why their independence is so vital to their growth and…
A baby’s first tool for communicating with the world is the ‘social smile’, usually around six to eight weeks of age. Unlike the involuntary smiles of a newborn reacting to internal stimuli, the first ‘real’ smile is in response to something in the world at large. Positive Reinforcement of a Child’s Smile As a baby…