Having three kids can be easier then having two for several different reason. You are more confident as a parent because you have already done this twice before, you know the ins and outs of parenting and pretty much what to expect through the stages. You also start to realize...
There are so many parenting books out there so it can be hard to sift through them to find the best. Some of them are no good at all while others are great. Everyone seems to have their favorites as well so you’ll get tons of recommendations. If you are...
Let’s face the fact that not all of us are super good at arts and crafts. Pinterest is full of wonderful stuff and if you can pull it off that’s great, but if you can’t you really aren’t alone. Many of us just mess it all up. Don’t worry or...
For one family, choosing to put their son on ADHD medication was a good choice. His behavior changed drastically. He was able to have self control and sit still long enough to have conversations with his parent.s He is able to feel accomplishment for his own actions and achievements. His...
The “baby blues” are a common ailment in new mothers. A new study finds that fathers, too, can suffer from postpartum depression. It may be interesting to note that some fathers experience depression beginning in the last months of their partner’s pregnancy. Those most likely to feel the effects include...
Older children are smarter than their younger siblings a new study says. As early as age 1 first born children score higher on intelligence tests than their brothers and sisters. The cause: Mom. Mothers try harder with their first pregnancies and first children. With subsequent pregnancies moms are less likely...
To summarize, in Finland, Kindergarten starts around 6 years old and looks like endless days of play time! “[Children] learn so well through play. They don’t even realize that they are learning because they’re so interested [in what they’re doing].” Teachers encourage play time, there are stations with learning opportunities...
Welcome to the pregnancy hangover! It feels almost identical to a real hangover, except without the fun memories from the night before. And guess what? It’s not going away anytime soon. That’s right. You’ll be waking up with a pregnancy hangover for the next several weeks to months. Sometimes this...
When kids are in your life, your goal is make them a better person. Part of that is showing and awakening them to the ideas that some people struggle. What’s even more is that even as a little person, they can make a big change to those people. Blessings bags...
Should pregnant and nursing women quit working for employers who refuse to accommodate their needs? Or should the law protect their needs and force employers to comply with needed accommodations? A South Dakota lawmaker rankled parents with a comment related to the failure of proposed legislation aimed at workplace accommodations...