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Children: Our most valuable natural resource.
Baby Blues or PPD?
If someone had asked me before I gave birth to Lorenzo what it felt like to be depressed, I honestly would not have known how to answer them. This is my story of how I felt after giving birth for the second time, and the progress that I have made in dealing with my emotions afterwards.
By Monique Griffani6 years ago in Families
Forget Me Not
So, a girlfriend asked me the other day what my go to baby products were so she could create a little gift basket for a friend of whom was expecting as a baby shower gift. After chatting about it, she expressed that I really should post these products to share my experiences and explain why these are my favourite products and also some items that not everyone thinks about but they are the things that you use every day.
By Monique Griffani6 years ago in Families
How to Keep Children Strong and Healthy
There is nothing more meaningful than knowing that the children you are raising are healthy and growing strong. Parenting has its ups and downs, but the proud parent moments make it all worth it at the end of the day. You have put in a lot of blood, sweat, and tears into parenting, so you want to make sure that your kids stay healthy and strong as they grow up.
By Jade Pulman6 years ago in Families
Helping Your Child Become a Better Swimmer
Your child loves to swim, and would like to compete in swimming competitions. How can you help your child become a strong swimmer? With your child wanting to swim every day, installing a swimming pool can give him the practice time without leaving home.
By Craig Middleton6 years ago in Families
How to Prepare Children for Life
There are three types of people in this world: those who fear to fall the most, those who fear to hit the ground the most, and those who fear never being able to get back up again, the most. According to neuroscience, the brain has the ability to modify its connections, and change throughout human life, which is called Neuroplasticity. It is believed that older people have less of the brain plasticity that is required to learn new things than younger people. However, a strong brain does not equal a strong mind, and a strong mind is what's necessary for a child in this day and age. That being said, the children today can learn to become more and more resilient, and prepared for life and its tragedies depending upon what influences them the most, the support they both give and receive, and their willingness to overcome.
By Jeniah Clarke6 years ago in Families
5 Things to Say to Your Kids More Often
As a parent, we know there are things that a child needs such as food, shelter, and an education. However, there are also things that children need that can be expressed through words. These things may not occur to us to tell our children because we are too busy trying to support them, but these are things that children need to hear a lot more often, nonetheless.
By Danielle McDougal6 years ago in Families
The Book of Wisdom
I've started writing a book. Well, not a real book. More like a Word document that I add to now and then. It's based on an idea I've had for ages now. I want to make something that I can give to my children, maybe on their eleventh, or twelve birthday, as a little Life Bible.
By Louisa Jane6 years ago in Families
Perks of Having a Toddler
I am at the point of motherhood where I am enjoying every minute of it, because I realised how quickly time has flown. Literally, this is what I was told by so many well-meaning people before. I secretly laughed inside thinking, "What a joke!" Well, that was when I was at the most sleep-deprived moment of my life.
By C.J.Erolan6 years ago in Families
Chaotic Mind
When I was a young mother, I went to school and studied psychology, social work, and child development. My intent was to become a social worker to help children. I never dreamed that my most practical use would be within the walls of my own home.
By Michelle Edwards Szynskie6 years ago in Families
Ensuring the Best Summer Break for Your Children
Make This Your Best Summer Ever Are you looking forward to the hot sun and a cool breeze this summer? Do your dreams of a blissful summer evaporate when you remember that the kids won't be at school? Winging your way through summer may work for some people, but kids thrive on structure. That doesn't mean you have to do the same thing every day. You don't have to toss out last-minute movie nights with friends or surprise trips to get ice cream. The key to a fantastic summer, with kids, is a mix between structured activities, quiet relaxation, and a sprinkling of surprises.
By Jade Pulman6 years ago in Families
