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It takes a village to raise a family; advice and tips to make the most of yours.
Making Life Easier For Your Elderly Loved Ones
Although it's possible for many seniors to continue living independent and productive lives at home, that doesn't mean that it's always easy. For elderly family members, some simple tasks may become more difficult, and although they would like to continue living on their own, they may not be able to function by themselves in the same way that they once were able to. That doesn't mean, though, that it can't be done, or that there aren't ways for you to make their lives easier.
By Kari Oakley5 years ago in Families
Music for Young ones
As a music educator, I have always been an advocate for engaging children in music from an early age. I myself started piano lessons when I was four years old, and those music skills have stuck with me for 26 years now. Engaging kids in music is not only good for their cognitive skills, but it can also help them to come up with their own creative environment. There are countless amounts of times that we hear kids singing a song they made up...let them! Let those creative skills show!
By Stephanie Fernsler5 years ago in Families
The Strong Woman's Guide To Surviving An Adversarial Divorce/Separation with Children
Do you feel alone, lost and broken? Unsure where to turn for advice, or what advice is even worth trusting? This is commonplace to find yourself in when you're staring down an adversarial or difficult divorce or separation, especially when kids are involved. Your heart is walking outside your body, and everything feels vulnerable.
By Starr Watson5 years ago in Families
Understanding the Rights and Role of Grandparents in a Divorce
In case your son or daughter is getting separated, at that point, as a grandparent, it is an awful time. You may not concur with your children’s choice to get a divorce from their significant other or spouse or continue ahead with their new partner. You dislike how your grandkid is being utilised as a pawn by their warring guardians. But there’s a lot more you can do than mourn over the tough time! You can hire lawyers for grandparents rights in Manchester and fight for the little children’s future.
By James Corby5 years ago in Families
Tell your children 'No'
Learn to tell your kid no. No, they cannot have that cookie. No we can’t go inside. Teach them how to deal with rejection, with failure. Teach them to LOSE. Why? So they learn how to build character, gumption and class. Yes class. It takes class to have someone yell in your face and you tactfully tell them to go to hell, so they actually look forward to the trip. They need to learn that the world does NOT revolve around them and their bubble. Their art isn’t the most magnificent thing you’ve ever seen, and their face isn’t made for tv, its made for radio. Sound too harsh? Please let me explain...
By Rachelle Janssen5 years ago in Families
Remembering 1968
This is a parable of Henson Cargill's 1968 hit Skip A Rope." Listen to your children while they play. Isn't it kinda funny what the children say. Momma hates daddy, daddy hates mom, you should have heard the fight they had. Last night we all woke up to a terrible scream. Gave little sister another bad dream. Don't pay your taxes, don't be a fool. What ever happened to the golden rule? Never mind the rules just play to win. Hate you neighbor for the color of their skin. Stab'em in the back that's the name of the game. Mommy and daddy are whose to blame." Oh! what a mess we got ourselves in. Can't seem to get it together to make things right. All we do is fuss and fight. We haven't paid attention to what the children say. We have only made things worse with each passing day. No longer can we stay this way. We will only end up pale and gray. When you think about it it really isn't funny what the children say. Today, the world has become pale and gray. What the children have long since said their days are filled with nothing but dread.
By Dr. Williams5 years ago in Families
4 THINGS YOU NEED IN YOUR BABY GROOMING KIT
Every human being needs grooming, including babies. If you make a habit of grooming your baby since birth and continue it through their adolescence, they will understand its importance and start doing it by their selves.
By Ayesha Tabassum5 years ago in Families
Family Activities That Adhere to CDC Guidelines
After several months of COVID-19 restrictions, families are starting to go a little stir-crazy, and parents feel that there's nothing they can do for their children. There are several activities you can do with your family to ease tension while adhering to CDC guidelines. Here are a few suggestions that will be fun for the whole family.
By Rayanne Morriss5 years ago in Families
How To Support Your Child’s Speech, Language and Communication Development
This will act as a working plan of how you can help your child’s speech, language and communication development. Children’s Communication Development Needs, 0-8 (and activities used to aid development):
By Rebecca Smith5 years ago in Families
Simple Stress Tips To Help New Parents Cope
If you have recently welcomed a new baby into your family, you are likely a bit stressed out. Whether this is your first child or the latest of several, the period after giving birth can be quite draining for mothers. Fathers can also experience fatigue and anxiety during this time, especially those looking to tend to mother and child at once. While it might be natural to feel a bit stressed during this period, you want to discover ways to cope and relax. Stress is incredibly bad for your health, and can lead to further health conditions like cardiovascular disease.
By Mikkie Mills5 years ago in Families
