For many children, their worst fear is having a mouth full of metal, aka having to wear braces. There are worries about the pain, how the other kids at school will treat them, how they will cope with braces. For many kids, getting braces is a big deal. Picture link As a parent, what worries your child, probably worries you too. So it’s likely that if your child is anxious about getting their new braces, you are also a little worried. But there is no need to be, while painful at first, braces won’t affect your child’s life in a big...
This is perhaps the moment of the year that you all have been eagerly waiting for, which is to have a break from your daily routine. It is time to start looking for the best holiday destination for this summer, where you and your little family can have a memorable vacation. It can get quite tricky when it comes to choosing 1 of the 196 countries in the world that you want to visit. To make things easier for you, we have selected some of the best destinations in the world in a shorter list and one of these places may well be where you will...
Source: Being blessed with children is one of life’s greatest gifts but it does serve up a number of challenges. One of the biggest can be giving them a bedroom that still maintains that sense of pleasure for play, learning, and rest. A child’s bedroom should be his or her own special sanctuary and is a place they should feel safe and happy. These tips should help you create something spectacular for your special little one. Beds The clue is in the title of this one, the most important piece of furniture in the bedroom is a bed. It...
When we have children, there’s often a lot that changes in our lives. Some people prepare for it. Others embrace it. For some, it can be difficult not to live for yourself anymore. You have to live for your children. They are the priority. At absolutely all times. You are responsible for them. You must always remember that. Let’s take a look at some of the ways you can be a responsible parent. Image credit Keeping A Sleep Schedule Letting your children stay up all night is terrible for them. Even if they aren’t school age yet, not...
As the summer settles in and we look forward to an even hotter year here in the UK, many of us will still be packing our bags, renewing our passports and lining up to board the boats and planes in order to whisk ourselves away to exotic countries afar. The sunny weather in the UK has been improving, although it is still fairly unpredictable so it is likely that we will still get many families holidaying abroad in hotels and holiday homes in order to get to more stable summer climes. ...
The thing about smoking is that it turns from something you do socially into an addiction. Just like drinking, drugs and eating lots, your body starts to crave cigarettes. And it will have a meltdown if you try to go “cold turkey” and quit. If that paints a familiar picture, all hope is not lost. It is entirely possible to give up smoking, but it needs to be a gradual process. When you start to rely less and less on smoking cigarettes, it will become easier to quit altogether. Here are a few options to help you cut down on those cravings: Image...
While your partner works hard for his military career, that doesn’t mean you are financially sound. In fact, many military families struggle financially, because military wages just aren’t high enough. Although your partner risks his life to help others and calm conflicts, his salary is most probably relatively low. And with the added issue you of you being unable to find work due to how often you have to move, money can get incredibly tight. Living off one income isn’t easy, especially when you have kids to feed and clothe. Photo...
Image from deveion acker Marriage is not easy. You might wonder what makes one marriage work while another fails. Well, people are different. Some couples have an unbreakable relationship while others will never stand the test of times. When you commit to someone, you promise that you will share everything with them – the good times and bad times. That means that you should work hard to keep the marriage going strong, even when it feels as though it’s about to end. Use this guide to help you. Hopefully, my advice is...
Decorating the kids’ bedrooms quickly becomes a regular event. One year their favourite colour is blue and all the walls must be blue! The following year they decide that everything should yellow instead. Sound familiar? Yep, all families have this trouble, so how exactly do you decorate their bedroom and keep them happy? Well, it’s a fine art but we like to think we’ve cracked it. Let them choose the theme It’s their room, so we always let the kids choose the theme. We’ve had pirates, football and Disney themes through the years....
