Every expert in the field of education knows how to say that children’s social abilities affect their situation at school and later also their abilities in the labor market, but are these abilities significant already at the age of a few months? In the last two decades, the field of infant research has grown and expanded greatly, especially the study of infant brain development and the connection of this development to emotional and social abilities. The issue of the social development of infants is constantly evolving and therefore, it is known that it is best to develop skills as early as possible.  How can youRead More →

Knowing whether you’re ready to be a parent is difficult. Many people say that you never feel fully “ready”. And, if you put it off for too long, you could have trouble conceiving. In some ways, there is no “perfect” time to become a parent.  However, having a child isn’t a decision to be taken lightly. While people are often able to make it work, you want to raise your child in the best possible circumstances. Here are some of the factors to consider before deciding to have a child. This is a guest post. I was provided this content for posting. Emotional maturity HavingRead More →

It’s almost guaranteed that your child will want a pet at some point in their young lives. Pretty much every child I have met has a fascination with some sort of animal. Most of the time its puppies or kittens but occasionally your child might choose a more exotic pet – like lizards or snakes! No matter what type of animal your children have decided to take a liking to, it’s important to take a good hard look and ask yourself truthfully – is your child ready for a pet? Taking care of a pet is something I consider an important part of growing up.Read More →

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When you become a mother or a wife, dealing with medical scares are probably the last thing in the world that you want to do. But they do happen! Sometimes it’s a freak accident requiring a trip to the hospital or the result of an unhealthy lifestyle and sometimes it’s there right from the start as a gift of genetics. Regardless of the cause, bad things happen sometimes and it can be difficult for your family, especially young children. While I don’t think anyone can truly prepare for all possible test results, accidents or issues that might come up, I do think that we canRead More →

Life is full of surprises, some of them are amazing and some of them are challenging. Becoming a Grandma is firmly in my amazing category but there are definitely a few things I’ve learned in the last few months that highlight the differences between being a parent and being a grandparent. I fully expect this journey to be a roller coaster of epic proportions! Here are just a few things I’ve learned so far! 5 Things I’ve Learned Since becoming a Grandma Baby’s are a LOT of Work You would think since I still have young kids of my own that I would have rememberedRead More →

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Not every child enjoys school, and that’s okay. I remember having years I loved my classes, teachers and schoolwork and years that I’d rather forget about! As a parent, it’s important to let your children spread their wings and learn to be responsible. But! You can also help your child excel at school. We all want to ensure that our children do their very best so they live up to their potential. Studies suggest those children whose parents engage with their education generally do better than those who don’t! This year’s school year might be ending but it’s never to early to start setting upRead More →