Y’all, I was so stressed out when I had my first kid. My hubby and I didn’t know what to expect, and I wish I had read more books and articles to get better prepared. That’s why I want to help folks now. Here are the things that first-time parents must know how to do before their little one arrives. The Basics There are a few basic things that every first-time parent should know how to do. For starters, y’all must get comfortable being around diapers. Of course, no one ever thinks Read more […]
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Parenting Tips During the COVID-19 Outbreak
This entire year has been a whirlwind, y’all. I still can’t believe how much life has changed in such a short amount of time. Like the rest of the world, I’m trying to make the best out of the situation. One thing that’s been surprisingly difficult, however, is keeping up with my little ones. I’ll admit, I’ve struggled with helping them through the pandemic at times. However, about a month ago, I sat down and promised myself that I would do better. Now, I’d like to share my parenting Read more […]
Travel Tips for Parents With Young Children
I know travel is the furthest thing from a lot of peoples’ minds right now, given the current goings-on in the world. However, it’s never too early to start planning for the future, and once it’s safe to do so, I’m going to be ready and raring to go on a whirlwind world tour. Embarking on such an extravagant expedition is often harder than you might imagine, especially if you have a couple of young children underfoot. However, with the right preparations and a bit of careful planning, Read more […]
Mistakes to Avoid When Raising a Teen
If you’re a parent of teenagers or preteens, you’re probably very worried about their transition from cute kid to terrifying teenager. Perhaps you’re seeing this metamorphosis take place already. They often land into adulthood all right, but it’s hard to feel like you’re not making a mistake at every turn. When they hit the terrible teens, they get a mind of their own and start throwing around their weight. Y’all, I struggled through this, but I found that distilling the mistakes Read more […]
Amazing Tips to Make Life Easier for New Moms
Once you find out you’re pregnant, you’ll probably spend a lot of time doing extensive research on the topic of giving birth and parenthood in general. It’s perfectly natural to feel a bit scared and to wish to be well-prepared to face the challenges of motherhood. To help all new moms who have recently given birth, but also to those who are going to give birth in the future, we’ve prepared a list of useful tips which will make your lives much easier. Go outside There are many stereotypes Read more […]
5 Uplifting Things To Tell Your Child When They Compare Themselves to Their Rich Friends
For children, there comes an age when they start to notice not just the things they have in common with their friends, but also their differences. When there is a gap between your family’s wealth and that of the families they spend time with, this can often become upsetting for your child. However, with just a few words of wisdom from you, they don’t have to stay upset about it. Here are five uplifting things you can tell your children which will change their outlook on the situation. 1. Read more […]
15 Things You Should Give Up to Be a Happy Parent
You want to be a happy parent—but your countless responsibilities make this goal challenging! Don’t lose hope just yet. I have a list of 15 things that keep you from happy parenting. Read through them. Be honest with yourself. Then let them go. Allow yourself to be a happy parent for your child—and yourself! Here’s a list of 15 things you should give up—and then watch your happiness take off: 1. Give up “supposed to” -We were conditioned by our own early family Read more […]
3 Ways to Protect Your Child Online
Let’s face it: Kids are using technology at earlier ages than ever before. It can be difficult to distinguish what to shelter your children from as they are learning, growing, and becoming increasingly independent with age. When your children begin using technology, whether it is during school or at your discretion, it is important to have conversations about what is to be expected for Internet use. Though these talks may not resolve every tech-related issue parents face when it comes Read more […]
How Different Cultures Deal with Cash
Saving money or taking loans might be common practices for us but they are also distinctly unexciting. In fact, there’s not much about finance that is noteworthy at all. In other places around the world, however, dealing with money has given rise to a range of interesting and unique practices. This infographic from Budget Direct illustrates and explores just some of these. Like how in Kenya, Harambee (meaning “pull together”) sees communities who can’t normally get access to credit come Read more […]
