Dad-Reflexes or How the Clumsy One Is Now Agile like a Striking Cobra
I bet most of you have seen one or another video where a male saves a kid from a potentially harmful situation. In case you didn’t, I found this compilation on Youtube. Feel free to check it out to get a grasp of what this piece is all about:
Read full storyThe Day After Mother’s Day
Yesterday millions of Americans gave the women who do just about everything in their lives — feeding them, cleaning up after them, paying the bills, while also earning money to pay those bills — an extra hour of sleep, or flowers, or perhaps even breakfast in bed.
Read full storyAn African Genesis Story Revisited
There is an African story of Genesis where the first humans were offered 2 choices. The first choice was they could live forever, to be immortal, but have no children. The second choice was that they could have children, but they would die. While living forever sounded like such a good thing, the prospect of never hearing children’s laughter or being around children took away whatever joy there would be and the world would be a sadder place. The first humans then made the decision to be mortal so that they could have children.
Read full storyMake Bedtime Better with this Amazing App
Introduce mindfulness and sail them off to sleep more easily with Moshi. Picture this. It’s 8 pm. Your offspring are careening off corners and crashing into one another. There’s a screeching noise you can’t quite identify that you think might be coming from one of their mouths but it sounds inhuman so you’re really not sure.
Read full storyConsidering Homeschooling Permanently? Here are five reasons to take this lifestyle seriously
As parents we all worry about our child’s schooling. Whether it’s a safety concern, a social concern, or strictly an educational one, we are faced with fork-in-the-road decisions not once, but several times in our child’s school life.
Read full storyWhy Can’t We All Sleep Late?
A new study shows that starting the school day just one hour later would help teens not just get more sleep, but perform better academically and be healthier overall. Most high schools in the US start before 8:30am — if not as early as 7am — meaning that five days a week, teens are disrupted from their natural sleep patterns, leaving them perpetually exhausted. Kids who get toolittle sleep have a greater chance of developing anxiety, depression and other mental illnesses. For years, scientists and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have recommended a later start.
Read full storyNot Educating Our Children is the Covert Abuse No One Talks About
Ignorance is destroying the world. Climate change is the most significant threat to the planetand could render it uninhabitable for humans in our children’s lifetimes. However, swaths of US schools lack basic climate change education, leaving the next generation without the knowledge or tools necessary to combat the devastating consequences of the reality of climate change. I reside in a state that actually, “stripped all mentions of human-caused climate change from statewide science guidelines while leaving the rest of the standards intact.”
Read full storySimply powerful: Why Every Parent Should Watch This Ad
Has the selfie backlash started? I surely hope so. Are you dreading puberty? You’re not alone. Having a teenager living with you is challenging, but add in social media, and you have a recipe for parental anxiety.
Read full storyWhen You are in for the Long-Haul Flight
Embarking on a journey with children is a daunting thought, especially if you have not had the pleasure before. Yes, I am being sarcastic when I say ‘pleasant’ as it will be far from that. A long journey with kids can be one of the more stringent tests you will ever face as a parent.
Read full storyNot Educating Our Children is the Covert Abuse No One Talks About
Ignorance is destroying the world. Climate change is the most significant threat to the planetand could render it uninhabitable for humans in our children’s lifetimes. However, swaths of US schools lack basic climate change education, leaving the next generation without the knowledge or tools necessary to combat the devastating consequences of the reality of climate change. I reside in a state that actually, “stripped all mentions of human-caused climate change from statewide science guidelines while leaving the rest of the standards intact.”
Read full storyThe Time Of “The Talk” Has Come
Yesterday I was carrying her in my arms, but today she’s nearly taller than me, and she just turned out 13. My daughter and I have a terrific relationship. We communicate greatly, and somehow I accomplished having an open approach with her. She counts on me and I am still her guide, but she’s building her own realm, drafting the declaration of independence, and shifting inexorably away from my kingdom. She’s simply growing up.
Read full storyMotherhood In the Time of Corona
Do you know what you’re doing?” My newborn daughter asked as I changed her diaper for the first time. I was of course having a pregnancy-induced nightmare. It was a recurring dream I had several times as my due date approached.
Read full storyWhy I Let My Husband Fix Breakfast Being a Stay at Home Mom
We started living as a nuclear family since my 2nd kid was about seven months old in a new country. Earlier, we always had a helper who took care of laundry, washing dishes, dusting, and mopping the house every day in India. Staying very close to my parents, we had the privilege of dropping my elder one at my mom’s house and heading off to our workplace. We had a typical working life. We reserved evenings for spending time with my child, going for short walks, parks, et al.
Read full storyWhen You are in for the Long-Haul Flight
Embarking on a journey with children is a daunting thought, especially if you have not had the pleasure before. Yes, I am being sarcastic when I say ‘pleasant’ as it will be far from that. A long journey with kids can be one of the more stringent tests you will ever face as a parent.
Read full storyBullying Is Not Going Anywhere
Bullying isn’t going anywhere. As a matter of fact, I think it’s only getting worse with technology. Trying to end bullying is near impossible. So let’s teach our children how to handle the inevitable bullying coming their way.
Read full story8 Mother’s Day Gifts For The Cool Moms
Mother’s Day is right around the corner, everyone. It’s Sunday, May 9, for those of you who need reminded. If you’re wondering what to tell your husband/wife to get you for your *special day* I have rounded up some creative ideas that aren’t the tired flowers or diamonds or day-at-the-spas. Although all those things (diamonds especially) are nice.
Read full story3 Lessons From Finding Your Way Back to Your Kids and Family After Tragedy Strikes
Tragedy always strikes when you least expect it. And when it does, it can tear your life apart. It might strike in the form of death, divorce or illness. But these tragedies all share a common thread. Namely — they wreak havoc on you, your family and your relationships.
Read full story“Picking Up” Isn’t What It Used To Be
My daughter and I are hanging out at Starbucks. She happily sucks on a rice cake as I sip a latte. Every few minutes, the cafe door opens, and I look up. I’m not waiting for my husband or a friend. I’m trying to pick up. It’s a woman I’m after, preferably one with a baby roughly my daughter’s age.
Read full storyStop Feeling Guilty For Co-Sleeping With Your Child. It Helps Your Child Thrive Better.
‘It’s anything but comfortable!’, befriended parents said. ‘You wake up with your child’s foot in your face or get hit by him when he turns over in his sleep. Plus, you wake up ten times at night and are so tired the next morning.’
Read full storyThe Hidden Benefits of Being an Older Mom
I waited until I was 35 to have my first child. A few months into the parenting journey, my partner looked at me and said:. “Parenting is a young man’s game. Maybe we should have done this earlier...”
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