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1. Parents, Kids and Time Alone
[MOMS]
"What are some of the ways in which you explain to kids that mom and dad need time alone, without feeling guilty about it?" A journalist, writing an article on having time alone and couple time when you have kids, asked me this question. Parents will feel guilty only when they believe that they are doing something wrong by spending time alone and couple time without their Read More
"What are some of the ways in which you explain to kids that mom and dad need time alone, without feeling guilty about it?" A journalist, writing an article on having time alone and couple time when you have kids, asked me this question. Parents will feel guilty only when they believe that they are doing something wrong by spending time alone and couple time without their Read More
2. Benefits of Gardening for Kids
[MOMS]
Apparently, we can see how nature is treated these days. It is a sad thing to know that people do not pay attention so much anymore to the environmental problems. What can we do about this? It's as simple as starting with the children. It is good to see the children's involvement with environment-friendly activities. One such nature-loving activity that children could easily get their hands on is gardening. Why should you consider... Read More
Apparently, we can see how nature is treated these days. It is a sad thing to know that people do not pay attention so much anymore to the environmental problems. What can we do about this? It's as simple as starting with the children. It is good to see the children's involvement with environment-friendly activities. One such nature-loving activity that children could easily get their hands on is gardening. Why should you consider... Read More
3. Are You Addicted to Your Children?
[MOMS]
Is it possible to be using our children addictively? Anything that we use to get love, avoid pain, and fill up inner emptiness can become an addiction - even our children ! If your children are your whole life - if you don't have a strong spiritual connection with a personal source of love and guidance, as well as... Read More
Is it possible to be using our children addictively? Anything that we use to get love, avoid pain, and fill up inner emptiness can become an addiction - even our children ! If your children are your whole life - if you don't have a strong spiritual connection with a personal source of love and guidance, as well as... Read More
4. Outdoor Fun with Bubbles
[MOMS]
For many kids, summer fun just wouldn't be fun without a big outdoor bubble party! But before you go out and buy a pricey bubble-blowing machine, why not give making your own bubble formula a try? It's cheap, easy and may even make bigger bubbles than the storebought kind. You just need three ingredients: water, dish soap, and glycerin or corn syrup. You may have to do a little experimenting based on your water type, climate and how long... Read More
For many kids, summer fun just wouldn't be fun without a big outdoor bubble party! But before you go out and buy a pricey bubble-blowing machine, why not give making your own bubble formula a try? It's cheap, easy and may even make bigger bubbles than the storebought kind. You just need three ingredients: water, dish soap, and glycerin or corn syrup. You may have to do a little experimenting based on your water type, climate and how long... Read More
5. Are You Overcritical?
[MOMS]
"Your hair is a mess." "Why can't you do better in school?" "Do you ever watch where you're going? Are you constantly criticizing your children to the point where even you're beginning to wonder if you're too hard on them? By now you've likely heard the notion of choosing your battles. However, when you're caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it may seem as if you're always confronted with a new battle. The... Read More
"Your hair is a mess." "Why can't you do better in school?" "Do you ever watch where you're going? Are you constantly criticizing your children to the point where even you're beginning to wonder if you're too hard on them? By now you've likely heard the notion of choosing your battles. However, when you're caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life, it may seem as if you're always confronted with a new battle. The... Read More
6. Volunteering as a Family
[MOMS]
Volunteering is a great opportunity to promote family togetherness while doing something good for your community. Many volunteer activities can be fun, educational, great sources of exercise, or all of the above! It's also a great opportunity to teach your children the value of helping others and making a positive impact on their community. Many high schools and college scholarships now include volunteer hours as a requirement,... Read More
Volunteering is a great opportunity to promote family togetherness while doing something good for your community. Many volunteer activities can be fun, educational, great sources of exercise, or all of the above! It's also a great opportunity to teach your children the value of helping others and making a positive impact on their community. Many high schools and college scholarships now include volunteer hours as a requirement,... Read More
7. Crafts for Kids to Make for Father's Day
[MOMS]
Really young children just don't understand the concept of giving on particular holidays . Buying dad a tie or a coffee mug just doesn't mean much to them. Young kids love to make things, though, so here are some common crafts that kids make for Father's Day that you could try. Dough Handprints -... Read More
Really young children just don't understand the concept of giving on particular holidays . Buying dad a tie or a coffee mug just doesn't mean much to them. Young kids love to make things, though, so here are some common crafts that kids make for Father's Day that you could try. Dough Handprints -... Read More
8. Give Your Child the Salon Treatment
[MOMS]
Does the thought of shampooing and conditioning your child's lovely locks make you want to pull your own hair out? The number of children who actually enjoy having their hair washed is few and far between. But that doesn't mean you can't make the normally painstaking process more fun. The secret is to transform your bathroom into a salon. You won't believe how quickly those screams turn to squeals when you give your little one the royal... Read More
Does the thought of shampooing and conditioning your child's lovely locks make you want to pull your own hair out? The number of children who actually enjoy having their hair washed is few and far between. But that doesn't mean you can't make the normally painstaking process more fun. The secret is to transform your bathroom into a salon. You won't believe how quickly those screams turn to squeals when you give your little one the royal... Read More
9. Pros and Cons of the Family Bed
[MOMS]
Letting your kids sleep in your bed - aka co-sleeping - is a hot-button topic, regardless of the child's age. Nursing moms might find that sleeping with the baby makes nighttime feedings easier, allows more bonding time and promotes sounder sleep. Those who do not co-sleep with their newborns may not do so for fear of hurting the child, hurting the relationship with their partners, or they may feel it "spoils" the child. Either way,... Read More
Letting your kids sleep in your bed - aka co-sleeping - is a hot-button topic, regardless of the child's age. Nursing moms might find that sleeping with the baby makes nighttime feedings easier, allows more bonding time and promotes sounder sleep. Those who do not co-sleep with their newborns may not do so for fear of hurting the child, hurting the relationship with their partners, or they may feel it "spoils" the child. Either way,... Read More
10. Are You and Your Baby Bonding?
[MOMS]
Parents and their children establish their relationship and love in a variety of ways, and one of the first ways to begin that process is bonding with baby. Bonding establishes trust between parent and child, and it prepares the child for learning what the world is all about. Starting the process may begin while the child is in utero, although that doesn't mean adoptive parents are at a disadvantage. After the 18 th week of... Read More
Parents and their children establish their relationship and love in a variety of ways, and one of the first ways to begin that process is bonding with baby. Bonding establishes trust between parent and child, and it prepares the child for learning what the world is all about. Starting the process may begin while the child is in utero, although that doesn't mean adoptive parents are at a disadvantage. After the 18 th week of... Read More
