These days, most parents have to take whatever job they can get– sometimes they have to take two. As more and more people are at the mercy of their job’s schedule, 24-hour day care facilities are on the rise. It would be nice if everyone could work 9-to-5, but this just isn’t the case for…
That pregnancy glow and the joy that comes along with creating a life are mostly what comes to mind when one thinks pregnancy. What they don’t tell us is that pregnancy is a dirty business. And by dirty, we mean flat out disgusting. Anne Radcliffe asked her fellow mothers on Facebook what happened to them…
Will giving your child things your parents struggled to give you—toys, electronics, and name brand clothes—inevitably spoil them? Wall Street Journal found that children who are grateful get better grades in school and are less likely to be depressed. So, how do parents ensure that their children learn to be grateful? Wall Street Journal says…
All sibling rivalry and family arguments aside– if you grew up with a big sister, you’re probably luckier than you realize. There are a lot of benefits to having someone lead the way for you, and a relationship between sisters is like few others you’ll ever experience. She Paves the way Your sister was the…
An immaculate home is the sign of a troubled mind. Mess is not only common, but normal in a family household. If you berate yourself for never having a perfect home: rest easy, you’re of sound mind. The Mommy Delusion How many times have you said to a visitor, “Please don’t mind the mess, I…
If there’s a tougher job than mothering, I haven’t found it yet. The difference between turning into Stepford mom-bots running on auto and actually keeping your sound mind may be in your support network. Moms need friends, probably more than anyone else. Here are the types of friends that every mom should have. The Other…
No matter how much you love your little darlings, sometimes they can really put your parenting skills to the test. Five things will help you regain the upper hand. 1) Take a Chill Pill It is imperative that you calm down before you deal with a naughty child. When your behavior makes your kids nervous,…