As a parent, it’s hard to see your child go through any type of struggle. But when it comes to growing problems children face today, it can be downright alarming. From struggling with self-confidence to dealing with anxiety and depression, kids are under a lot of pressure these days. It can be tough to know…
Becoming a parent to a teenager can be a daunting task. You are suddenly responsible for another human being who is on the brink of becoming an adult. It’s important to know what to expect and how to navigate these waters. Here are some of the things that you should know about parenting a teenager…
Vacations should be wonderful times of family fun! But just like your parents always said – it’s all fun and games until somebody gets hurt. Always make sure your kids are playing in safe environments. Here are some common hazards to look out for. The Sun Your family is together on the beach, enjoying the…
It’s time to get out of the house! School’s out, and now the fun can begin! It can be hard to plan and find the best things to do with your kids, so here are some preliminary ideas you can explore and adapt to your locality. Go to the Park Parks are classic family-friendly fun.…
Raising your children is incredibly difficult. It takes years and years of hard work, love, and care to help your kids to grow up healthy and happy. There are many things that you are responsible for as a parent, but one area that is sometimes overlooked by parents is their children’s dental health. While your…
As a parent, you want your child to feel good about who they are. Kids with confidence in themselves are more likely to do well in school, resist peer pressure, develop positive relationships, and successfully navigate the tumultuous times that inevitably occur during adolescence. But self-confidence doesn’t just happen. It is the by-product of experiencing…
Children are a serious challenge no matter who you are. Once you have a child, your life is no longer completely your own. Every decision you make must be filtered through the question, “How does this affect my child?” Here are some things that can make that difficult process even harder. Raising Children Alone Being…
Raising children is never an easy task. Even those parents who are gifted with what can appear to be the “perfect children” are not given an easy task to raise their children. Handling your children and raising them to be productive and healthy adults means knowing when to support, comfort, and love, and when you…
Does your child get stressed and anxious at the prospect of getting braces? It can be a big change for them to experience, and can bring on a lot of discomfort during an already difficult stage of teenagehood. Here are a few things that you can do to make this process of getting braces less…
Your children will go through many phases while they grow up, and you will be a part of them all. And of the many phases one that most children hate is their braces phase. Most children have to have some form of alignment corrective care for their teeth during adolescence, but that doesn’t make them…