It’s hard to imagine what it’s like to be a full-time stay-at-home parent, especially if you’re a single parent. However, there is something that working parents should try to do at least once: Have their children serve as their own dependent care providers. They can take care of themselves and learn valuable life skills without even realizing it. The child and the dependent care program are two different things….
Mary Poppins is the main character of a children’s book series by P. L. Travers which later made into a film, starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke. In the books, she is an English magical nanny who travels in time and sometimes dimensions, with her Cockney jack-of-all-trades assistant, Bert. She does this to help children fix their problems using her magical abilities and knowledge of psychology. About The…
One of the best ways to build strong confidence and a love for physical activity in children is by starting them off on the right foot. Ensuring they have a balanced diet, proper hydration, and lead active lifestyles will help them not only grow taller but stronger too. The importance of a balanced diet and lifestyle is indisputable. Achieving these habits early on will set our child up for…
We can never know completely what affects a child at every stage of their lives and what does not have an effect on their mental health. But there surely have been several studies to establish such effects. There are many influences on children during the crucial developmental stage of their lives. The key is to be aware of the negative influences and to do your best to provide a…
Many parents and other caregivers are unsure of the importance of early literacy for toddlers. With all the studies showing that children who read at an early age perform better academically, it seems imperative to use every available chance possible to teach them how to read. Toddlers need to develop their language skills, vocabulary and hearing comprehension in order to grow into successful readers later in life. They learn…
I remember when I was young, I had a tendency to be a brat. I was extremely jealous of the way my parents used to treat my older brother. Whenever my parents would praise my brother because, in all honesty, he is hardworking and well behaved and generally a good boy, I’d get upset. Whenever my father would pick my brother over me, I’d get even more upset. All…
As parents, we should know that the most precious years for our child’s brain development are the years they’re learning how to talk and walk. But even after this stage is over, there’s plenty of things we parents should still be aware of regarding our child’s brain development. The importance of parental involvement in physical and mental activities for their child can not be denied. These activities can have…
As the parent of a preschooler, you apparently enjoy enduring the world through your kid’s eyes (and hands and feet) as he/she traverses and learns with great interest. You do not resent having to haul him/her off to school or hold them back from preschool by simply saying, ‘Oh, they’ll have to wait.’ You don’t shudder when your child asks you where 2 + 2 = and can’t wait…
We all want the best for our homes and families. However, when it comes to choosing the best domestic and estate staffing agency for our needs, that can be tricky. Each agency offers something different, and we have to determine what our family needs most. We want to help you make the decision a little easier. What Services Do You Need With Domestic and Estate Staffing? Make a list…
As parents, we want only the most qualified people to care for our children. For many of us, only family will do, but not everyone is that lucky. If you are concerned about finding a quality sitter for your child, you are not alone. Buckhead sitters are in high demand these days. If you live in the Atlanta area, hiring reliable Buckhead babysitters may rank as a top priority…
