The day when care homes sat their residents in a lounge with a small TV on in the corner are no more. These days, cares homes are required to provide activities for their residents that are engaging, stimulating and person centred. In fact, any home that is registered for elderlyRead More →
With the high rate of divorce in this country, it is more important than ever to know what it takes to provide pro active step parenting that gives kids the atmosphere that they need to be healthy and secure. There are many aspects to step parenting that can affect allRead More →
The process of potty training young boys and girls are not so different, considering that both are children, although there are some differences in between. Teaching boys and girls to use toilet seats (sitting, standing and washing) can be a challenge. A young boy learning how to use the toiletRead More →
Baby showers are becoming more popular these days, and it can be a lot of fun for both the mother-to-be and her friends. If you’re pregnant and want to have a baby shower or you’re a friend of someone who’s pregnant, here’s top Do’s and Don’ts. 1. Anyone can organiseRead More →
Children will show real interest towards books, reading and learning later on, if their parents expose them to reading aloud and to an environment that promotes the written language through posters with words and corresponding images, for example. Several developmental studies confirm that the more and earlier a child isRead More →
When a person marries someone who has children, they become an instant parent. This role brings a lot of responsibility and challenges to the new step parent. And, there can be even extra challenges if the step parents spouse is currently involved in the child custody case. Fortunately, the stepRead More →
Teaching children the correct way to form letters is much more important than most people think. Children must learn to start at the top of the letter and end at the bottom right of the letter (in most cases). Using correct letter formation helps children write more quickly and moreRead More →
Step parenting involves dealing with a lot of child custody issues. These issues range from making sure one of the parents can pick up a child for visitation to preparing for custody court. For many step parents, learning how to deal positively with the custody issues cuts down on stressRead More →
Moving into a nursing home is a momentous decision. As parents or loved ones age, it sometimes becomes more difficult for them to live independently. An illness, fall, or injury may leave an elderly person with physical or mental challenges. The death of a spouse can leave even an independentRead More →
Baby showers are a rite of passage for expectant mothers. This time-honored tradition involves women (though now-a-days, men often do contribute to the event) getting together to celebrate the future mother and her baby and shower her with gifts for her new little bundle. The purpose of the event isRead More →