Divorce is a messy business. A relationship is like an organism, growing and requiring constant care. And divorce pretty much kills it. Possessions are divided between partners. But since a child cant be divided, so one parent takes him while the other contributes through paychecks. And for calculating ones liability, a system has been devised. Internet offers a lot of such free softwares that are called child support calculators. They give a...more
When the world is crumbling and your toddler is about to erupt into a full blown episode, one of our best weapons as a parent in the battle against toddler tantrums is the 'DISTRACTION'. When screaming, shouting and toy throwing is about to happen there is a subtle and versatile technique that can be used to persuade your toddler from taking a course of action you don't want. The distraction can take the form of: Hold this - simply...more
Children are quite picky when it comes to gifts, they will get angry for a long time with you if you choose the wrong gift. Even with children's watches, which are great gifts for all kids, still need to be chosen carefully if you really want them to love it. So if you are planning to buy a watch for your children, you can try to put much thought into these 3 aspects: Personality - if he likes cartoon, buy him a wristwatch of it; if he is a courageous boy, get him a sporty one. In the other hand, the best choice for a sensitive girl certainly will be a ladies pink watch. Age - well, this is easy to understand, you can't give a Disney's King Lion watch to a 16 years old boy, what a big boy needs is some men's watches with black color tones or not so much colored. Analog or Digital - the children need to learn to tell time in the old fashioned way. After they learn, you can give a digital, because it's easier to use. You should know about these 3 factors quoted above before you choose the best children's watches, whoever the presented kid. Just try to catch a little about his/her likes/dislikes and, in the most of the cases, you'll certainly make the right choice. ...more
Before we start with the common yet tested toddlers discipline techniques to help new parents out, let's first establish that there is no one size fits all strategy to making your little ones behave. Each child is unique and psychologists have found that attitudes and habits may sometimes be hereditary. What may work for one toddler might not with...more
Baby strollers are the rage all around the world, on account of the great convenience and flexibility that they afford parents. Parents can be a harried lot, bogged down by the many responsibilities of home and office, not to mention taking care of all the special and demanding needs of an infant. Strollers are a very effective means of baby...more
Decorating kids’ rooms with various accessories is a lot of fun and excitement for most parents. Decorative options such as colorful kids area rugs add brightness to a child’s room and make the room look wonderful. Great Addition to Your Kid’s Room Kids’ area rugs ensure a comfortable play area as well as provide an education and entertainment medium for children. Vibrant colored and themed area rugs can make the room décor more unique and lovely. You can decorate your child’s room with character-based or theme-based area rugs. Kids love to have area rugs that reflect their special interest areas. You can choose area rugs portraying different themes such as sports, planes, trains, sailboats, signs, camouflage, outer space, cars, nautical and more for your little boy’s room. Rugs featuring fairy tales, princess characters, flower designs, hearts and butterflies are an excellent addition for your little girl’s room. You can also choose education themed rugs such as alphabets, numbers, solar system, maps, geography and more to decorate your little one’s room. Kids’ area rugs are available in a variety of sizes and shapes. You can choose beautiful area...more
Music has always been very important to me. I can't remember a time when it wasn't one of my passions, and although I have never been particularly gifted at singing or playing an instrument, I still have a hope to pass on my love to my children. I'm...more
Moving impacts everyone in the household, and it can be especially unsettling for kids. Kids tend to be comforted by consistency of surroundings, and moving eliminates much of that consistency. Here are some general tips on making the transition...more
Cork is a wonderful craft material because it is porous, flexible, heat resistant, and easy to work with. Best of all, cork is a natural material that can be used in a variety of ways.1. Cork People and AnimalsCork stoppers make adorable little...more
Remember learning the states of the US or the capitals of those states to music in elementary school? Bet you can still sing that little song to this day, word for word, to the amazement of many friends and family members! Educators and parents of...more
If you are pregnant, you may be looking up for some information to help you have a healthy pregnancy, and of course, you may also be looking for ways to make labor easier and some natural and safe ways to help you go through childbirth easily.Indeed,...more
Child anxiety: The Five Most Common Things to Look for Could it be that your child is suffering the problems of child anxiety or are they just misbehaving like any normal child. Many people have an opinion that childhood is probably the...more