Before you can teach your children discipline, you must learn WHY your child does what she does. Whether good or bad behavior, recognizing the underlying cause will tell you exactly what you should do to either encourage or prevent the behavior, allowing you to teach your children discipline proactively.When parents set out to teach their children discipline, they often overlook two factors that cause behaviors they are trying to stop.The first...more
How can a parent possibly find peace of mind when their teenager is out with friends for the evening, and there are so many scary options that teens have to choose from? The secret is in remembering that their child is deeply programmed to make life-giving choices, that they were born that way, and they manifest fun, and safety, very easily!Take a moment to review a mental slideshow of the life of your child up to this point. If you do this right...more
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 rough idea as to calculate the liability towards the child, monetarily speaking.In the United States, different states have different child support calculators for liability and they are freely available. This gives a rough base idea. Rest is always case dependent. But the two legal systems - US and Indian - are not same even though the core content may be similar.In USA the entire income is well documented and shown in tax returns which is not always true in India more particularly in joint business families; as also in case of persons having several sources of income including cash incomes. There are Supreme Court judgments as also text books which provide complete guidance about the other partners liability.In majority of the cases, in...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...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...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 transport where babies are made to sit upright and then can be taken for a ride around the park or the block so that they are amused and the parents also get some fresh air and exercise.Nowadays it is rather inconceivable to think about baby strollers without the ubiquitous cup holders that come with it. These cup holders have assumed iconic status as they help one to carry beverages or perhaps even some useful items like keys and baby stuff which are required when one is stepping out of home. Even when you use the stroller to get into the car, the utility of the cup holder is not diminished in any appreciable way.A lot of people think that fixing the cup holder to the stroller would be a tough task. This is so deeply entrenched in their minds that they may even ignore cup holders altogether. However, advancements of technology have made it...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...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