Staying healthy can be a difficult task for any family during their normal daily lives. Going on vacation, however, can through any family’s systems completely off balance. It is very common for families to not only to lose healthy habits while they are on vacation, but also to pick up some kind of illness. … Read more
As your kids get older and more responsible (and perhaps louder), you may consider giving them an area of their own to use. Obviously, the garden has always been an option, but is useless in anything but good weather. Here we will look at some options that could give your kids a bit more … Read more
Eventually the time will come when your child wants to drive, or even get his or her own car. Most parents are never quite ready to handle this situation, but as a parent, you’ll need to prepare. Getting a car for teenagers should never be taken lightly. You need to consider several factors before … Read more
Any parent wants what’s best for their child. And with statistics available every day about rising juvenile delinquency and crime among young people, one worry that many parents face is how to steer their child away from committing crime. Here are some ways that parents can help their children, without necessarily having to preach at … Read more
Image Credit We tend to hear a lot of horror stories about how our children are getting fatter and unhealthier, so why not buck this supposed trend and make it your resolution to get your children more active. If you’re not sure where to start, what follows in this post are some useful examples to … Read more
Having a child is rewarding, but equally as complex when it comes to keeping him or her satisfied, well fed and well dressed. Products for children do not always befit the requirements or are readily available. It takes some getting used to, when it comes to shopping for your kid, especially being a busy, young … Read more
Everyone wants their kids to be sporty. We all know the health benefits, as well as the social and educational merits of keeping the family active, out in the community and competing in a controlled and responsible environment. Sport is good for kids. It’s no less good for grown-ups, of course. But the realities of … Read more
Keeping your kids entertained often takes more work in the winter than in the warmer months, as the snowy and rainy weather can leave your children bouncing off the walls with their boredom and excess energy. Here are seven great ideas you can do with your children to keep them happy and entertained during these … Read more
Kids and travel: these two things seem to be at odds with each other. The crying, the fussing, the “I’m bored” and the whining all combine with the joy of air travel to do a number on your mood — and your back. Kids require a lot of stuff, especially when they’re younger and you … Read more
Barry Jacobs, PsyD, has counselled many in the emotionally straining situation of moving elderly parents. He understands how difficult it is to convince an aging parent to move to a nursing home in West Sussex and quotes the same in his book – The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers. In his book he writes, “Most … Read more