Practical tips for helping kids settle into a new school year with confidence, routine, and support for a smooth, stress-free start.
PARENTING
Our Parenting section is packed with helpful advice, tips, and ideas to support your child’s growth, independence, and creativity, making everyday life easier and more rewarding.
Almost 18: Navigating the Emotional Rollercoaster of Raising a Teen on the Brink of Adulthood
It doesn’t quite hit you until you’re filling out yet another university open day form or helping them apply for part-time jobs, when suddenly it’s there, staring back at you in bold: this is your child’s last year as a minor. Raising a teen means moments like this, watching the little person who once clutched your hand in the primary school car park now borrow your clothes, use all your make-up, mutter something unintelligible before 10 am, and keep one foot already out the door.
How To Kickstart A New Career With Kids
Kids needn’t get in the way of your career goals. While being a parent can make it more challenging to do specific jobs, there are often still ways into certain industries if you are dedicated enough. For those who have been considering a change of career, here are some tips on how to kickstart a new career with kids.
Essential Factors to Consider Before Starting a Family
One of the most life-changing decisions you’ll ever make is whether or not to have children and begin the journey of starting a family. If you and your partner have decided that parenthood is in your future, the next step is to start planning and preparing for this exciting journey.
The Upside and Downside of Giving Birth: Exploring the Emotions, Challenges, and Joys
Giving birth is a transformative experience marked by joy, pain, and love. It involves physical challenges, like postpartum recovery, and emotional ups and downs, including anxiety and bonding. Parenthood can strengthen relationships but may also cause strain and involves overcoming potential birth injuries. In sum, motherhood is an incredible journey requiring resilience.
9 Tips for Successful Homeschooling
Homeschooling is rewarding, but it’s also challenging. Speak to anyone who has gone through the homeschooling journey, and they’ll invariably tell you that they wouldn’t change it for the world — but that getting up and running was quite the challenge.
Simple Ways to Boost Children’s Mental Well-being
As a parent, you always want your child to grow healthily and happily. Right? To do so, you’ll give your child healthy food, encourage them to exercise regularly and prevent them from adopting some bad habits. But are you taking care of your child’s mental health? In today’s fast-paced world, taking care of your children’s …
The Ultimate Guide to Teaching Kids About Safety: Tips and Tricks
Ensuring the safety of our kids is every parent’s top priority. However, teaching them about safety can sometimes be challenging, as it requires a careful balance of providing necessary information without instilling fear. In this ultimate guide, we will explore tips and tricks to effectively educate our children about safety, empowering them to make informed …
Sibling Dynamics: Fostering Healthy Relationships Amongst Brothers and Sisters
Discover the power of positive sibling dynamics! Learn how to foster healthy bonds, resolve conflicts, and create lifelong connections.
Mindful Parenting: Embracing Presence in a Busy World
Discover the transformative power of mindful parenting and embracing presence in a busy world. Embrace connection and compassion.