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First Check® knows you want to trust your teenager. But there are times when you might begin to fear the…
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Let’s face it – these kids were not born with a owner’s manual to tell you how to fix a broken heart, or deal with attitude. Parenting is hard work, and not for the faint of heart.
No matter what you might be facing, if we’ve been through it, you will find our thoughts on the matter or tips from the experts (because we were too busy hiding in the closet with the chocolate and the wine to deal).
First Check® knows you want to trust your teenager. But there are times when you might begin to fear the…
Teenagers have a lot to deal with: expectations of parents, school work and social lives, both real and virtual. These…
Did you ever wish that you could keep your kids under the age of 8 for like, EVER, just so…
It is so easy to treat our children as if they are born with a fixed mental ability, and that…
The summer holidays are a gift and a curse. At first, it is great that you don’t have to worry…
28 years ago this November, my first child was born. At the time, being a stay-at-home mom was not an…
It’s easy for parents to think that their children are naturally safe in their home. After all, that’s the point…
A parent’s job is never done, yet some tasks are easier to discuss than others. Keeping your kid away from…
If you’re a teen driver, then one of your biggest and most natural fears is likely the chance that you…
Have you ever asked yourself, “are you doing too much for your child?” Mostly, mommies don’t; but it’s important to admit that we don’t have to solve all of their problems. No wonder it’s not easy to avoid their well being but it might not be that crucial all the time- we need to let our children do mistakes and learn their lessons. Parents can never teach kids from their own experiences alone. Yes, keeping an eye is very important and you could do this very well with parental controls for smartphones. So you could avoid being a helipad parent and safeguard them at the same time.
Like it or not, children learn a lot more than reading, writing and arithmetic in school. One major side effect…
Parenting is freaking tough. There is no owner’s manual to tell you when your loveable pre-teen is going to become…
My husband and I came from similar backgrounds, both of us are very tolerant in our understanding of people, and…
The road to single life is a long and bumpy one after marriage. Divorce can take its toll on you,…
The holiday season is eagerly anticipated by most of us and it is great opportunity for family gatherings, but it…
The holidays are all about spending time with loved ones: enjoying good company, great food, and all the presents in…
There are days when I love my life. While financially things may be strained, I’m able to stay at home…
Home Education for Older Kids, Do They Do Better in College? In recent years the online homeschooling movement has gained…
We have an amazing guest blogger with us today, Roxana Oliver. Please make her feel welcome! We hope to have…
I wanted to crawl under the covers and hide from the world yesterday. Partially because of the overcast skies and…
Have you ever looked at your children and wondered, “Am I doing this parenting thing right?” You are not alone,…
Labor Day is around the corner, and for most families, that heralds the unofficial beginning of autumn. The temperatures will…
If you’re anything like me, the idea of learning a new skill or getting a new qualification at the same…
Tweens and Teens have a difficult time building their self-esteem due to hormones, peer pressure, emotional turmoil and a multitude of other factors and influences. Staying the course and helping them through each period is one method of finding what works best for your child.
I am the first person to admit that I have a technology addiction. If I’m not on my computer, I’m…
I always wanted to complete my education and journey to college – ever since I graduated from high school. My…