What do we owe our aging parents, morally and ethically speaking? Find out in these 10 duties we have towards our parents when they get older.
While I am in general loving parenting in the primary years, it does have its moments. Here’s the low down on what to expect in your child’s primary school years. A is for After School Activities While you previously had all day to take your children to activities, you now have to fit them in
Parenting Grown Children is no simple task. Here are five things that no one bothered to tell you about the reality of being a parent to young adults.
As Brits spend a staggering £47.4million on health-related books, CAROLINE SANDERSON, associate editor at The Bookseller, (not pictured) reviews reviews her top-five health books 2014.
There are myriad reasons why you should support your parents. Here is an exploration of some of them and tips for doing so with grace.
Have you ever wondered what the emotional needs of your children are? Find out how to raise emotionally healthy kids by better understanding what they need.
Today's child is in a terrible emotional state! There's a silent tragedy underway in our homes, and it involves our most precious jewels.
Brotherly love is the best kind of love.
When are parents reach a certain age, they may require more assistance from their children. So our elderly parents need help around the house.
Questions for kids to connect on a deeper level. Here are 5 questions to help you bond emotionally and mentally with your kids.
All throughout your adult life, you’ve taken care of your children. It can be especially heartbreaking when, in your senior years when you need the most help, your children don’t want to take care of you. Do grown children ignore their parents often? Grown children can indeed ignore their
Here's what you need to know about relationship breakdowns between adult children and their older parents.
Children of Older Mothers - Studies counter some negative stereotypes of “older” mothers & highlight the benefits for their children.
It feels like there is so much that needs to get done every day: Laundry, dishes, making meals… Whether you work outside the home or not, there just don’t seem to be enough minutes in the day to do it all. I’ve heard too many stories of parents who feel completely out of touch with...Read More »
Enforcing rules and boundaries for older children still living at home can be challenging. Learn how to establish reasonable limits with adult kids.
Some time ago, I wrote about our story of raising a child without punishments (or time-outs), and I realized that the most difficult thing for me was to find ways to discipline my son while still
Parenting is a tough job; it requires compassion, kindness, affection, and loads of patience to raise a kid. But, one thing that most parents tend
20% of seniors never retire but still, 75% of them have at least one chronic health condition — and many of them, 2 or more. It’s never too late to help elderly people, especially those close to us. Even a moment of attention can make our parents’ lives easier.
There are so many variables that affect our relationships with our adult children. Their interests, their temperament and character are certainly important.
Parents are parents for life, no matter how old their children are. And, of course, who hasn't heard the famous phrase You'll understand me once you have your own children? But it is thought that with years it is getting easier for parents and their children to get along. However, there are still things that are hard to agree on no matter the age.
Do you know parents who are estranged from their children? Here are 8 common reasons for why children abandon their parents.
The good news is, there are effective ways to deal with toddler tantrums in a gentle parenting way, even in public.
This mom opened up about what it's like about having 10 kids under age 9.
We are all familiar with the 2 year old temper tantrums and feel sorry for parents as they try to coax angry (and often very cute) children to calm down. We feel less sorry for parents of older children who “lose it” in public. These kids are often ridiculed and teased by their peers and in fact...
Parenting a strong willed child can be challenging. They seem to want it their way or the highway, and can get angry when they don’t get it. Fighting with them only leads to a power struggle, but you know teaching them the importance of respect …
Age-appropriate chores for young children (and older children) are so important - with or without a chore chart! They help raise children that work hard and are not spoiled. It's the reason that we use these Printable Chore Cards because they teach kids that they have to do their chores in order to have downtime.
Fathers, never neglect that fact that your son needs to hear certain things coming from your mouth that admonish him. Here are 3 things every dad needs to tell him son.
Dealing with grown children who ignore their parents is very difficult. If you need guidance on this matter, here’s what you can do.
The oldest known woman to become a new mother gave birth at the age of 74, while the oldest new father was 96 years old. While these 2 people have definitely shattered the status quo, studies have found that the average age for first-time parents has been increasing significantly over recent years. While the childbirth delay has been attributed to financial preparedness and the desire for career growth, experts discovered that a child’s IQ can be affected if the mom or dad is more mature in age.
There’s something about being a momma to a high-needs kiddo that leaves you feeling a little unsatisfied. If you're saying “yes!” to this, then we should chat. Here's the sweet spot. You don't need to walk away from those “could have” or “should-haves” forever. You are still the mom looking for pe
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Questions for kids to connect on a deeper level. Here are 5 questions to help you bond emotionally and mentally with your kids.
Seven easy ways to manage 7 year old tantrums, aiming to arm both you and your child with practical skills for a calmer family life.
Parenting Grown Children is no simple task. Here are five things that no one bothered to tell you about the reality of being a parent to young adults.
Parenting can be quite the task irrespective of what age you choose to do it. Raising children takes a lot of effort and patience not to mention the need for mental, emotional and financial
Research has turned up some surprising benefits of being an older parent for both you and your baby. Here are a few perks of parenting later in life.
Do you know parents who are estranged from their children? Here are 8 common reasons for why children abandon their parents.
Creating a strong bond with your child can become challenging the older they get. Here are 8 things you can start doing to strengthen...
With all your independence, it's easy to forget that even though you're my oldest child, you're still little too. Although you’re no longer a baby, you’re still baby enough.
If children aren't given a loving environment to thrive, they will struggle with these 7 things throughout their life.
Being a parent has been the most rewarding, yet toughest thing I have done. When the kids are young, the physical exhaustion gets you, however, as they get older, it is the mental exhaustion. Having five beautiful children ranging from 3 months to 11 years, my husband and I have
Parents want the best for their kids. Some want their kids to be independent, some want them to be more disciplined and goal-oriented, and many parents want their kids to have it all. And it's safe to say that each parent's upbringing is different from the other. But there's one thing in common among all parents. They have all made a few mistakes that they wish they could go back in time and change. But unfortunately, that's not how life works. The first few years are crucial in a child's life.
