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…
Children can be expensive. Childcare, clothes, food, school supplies, medical bills, and a dozen other things add up quickly when caring for children. If you have more than one child, it seems to be infinite sometimes. However, there are many tax breaks for parents obtaining the childcare credit. You shouldn’t have to go broke taking care of the children you love so much. This is why tax breaks for…
Childcare can be one of the most significant expenses for families. It is also one of the most critical choices we will ever make. We must decide whether we want full-time nannies, live-in care, part-time care, childcare centers, or something totally different. These decisions can be challenging, but we can help with more of these decisions than you realize. One of the childcare benefits that we offer is event…
‘Why is my friend’s dad in an urn?’ The question struck me. This little man in front of me was just crying about his lost toy yesterday… and today, he’s asking me about this. I got stunted with how inquisitive he got. Mortified, even. Believe me, I know the answer. I know the answer too well. There’s too much in the news. Even for me, there’s too much to…
It’s tough to be a mother. I know, because I am one. If you’re reading this article, you’re either feeling like a crap mom or you’re too exhausted to care about how good of a mom you are — and that’s okay. As my husband would say after he came home from work all stressed out and ready for the weekend: “It is what it is. You are a…
Child development is not linear. While there are many things that children master and never forget, there are also many times a child will stop doing something for a while, but they regress later. Sometimes this is a very typical part of childhood. However, sometimes, it is a sign of something more. Reasons for Child Regression Regression can occur for many reasons. However, most of the time, it is…
Childcare Allowance, one of the most significant budget items for child-rearing is the childcare expense. Some parents are fortunate enough to work opposite shifts or have grandparents keep the children, but most people wind up having to pay someone to keep the children while the parents go to work. For millions of people, this expense is more than house payments or rent each month. This expense is just too…
