Best Parents

The story goes that if you want to know how a girl will grow up all you have to do is go and look at her mother. Many of us have a horror of that happening. We see certain traits and characteristics and have a dread of inheriting them. Let us look at those negative traits and see what we can learn from their story, and then turn them around. - Guilt. Many women run the family home and are responsible for everything under that roof. They are usually the rock of the family, the person who ensures Read more [...]

Your baby has to wear something for Christmas and how many Christmases will your child still be a baby? By the time they're toddlers, they've grown out of the ability to wear a baby Christmas costume. And this year they've got some of the cutest ones you'll ever see. Most of the infant costumes are buntings, so it's fairly easy to get them in and out of them. But even if it took a little effort, isn't it worth it to see your little one in a once-a-year costume that makes her the most adorable Read more [...]

As a parent, you can be a good teacher for your little children. Teach them any skills as early as possible. You don't have to wait until their age is ready for school. Introducing colors to them is fundamental. Yet, it is an easy task. Thus we have some tips for you to teach your little children colors. The best step to introduce colors to your little children is to use the surroundings as real examples. One thing you should know about children is that they are the best learner in which they Read more [...]

Working mums don't have it easy. There are deadlines to meet, errands to run, kids to shuttle about, and hungry mouths to feed. We wear many hats and still survive the circus of the daily routine." To top it off, she continued, working mums face hostility at every turn—from traditionalists who lament our roles in the decline of the golden era of 1950s family values to conservatives who criticize us for harming our children, leaving them behind like damaged goods. And frequently, it's experts and Read more [...]

Do you want to enhance your toddler's arts and craft experience? Try craft projects that use as many of their senses as possible and really get the most out of crafting for your young child. Here are some toddler craft projects that do just that: Finger painting: Finger painting is always a fun activity and craft to do because it allows your toddler to actually 'feel' the craft as well as be creative. Make your own finger paints from ingredients in your cupboard that already have wonderful Read more [...]

All babies are born with the ability to soak in information (like a sponge soaks in water), if we do not stimulate these infants from a early age (once their eyes are in focus and they are interacting with the parent) we have potentially lost an 'Einstein.' Not only do we need to 'feed' the cognitive skills of the brain but we also need to help them develop their motor skills by giving them bright objects/toys that make them want to try to do certain things - thus improving their hand/eye coordination. From Read more [...]

Your child's time at home, both before they go to school, and while they are already going to school are some of the best opportunities you have to nurture and teach them. Turn simple activities into building blocks for learning. Children can learn a lot when they're comfortable and happy, and the home environment is perfect for that! Turn History Into Stories Get your child ready for higher learning by taking some history lessons and use them as stories. You can tell your child stories while Read more [...]

Christmas is time to throw a celebration party at home. Everyone is absolutely in the feeling to commemorate. However, though just a very simple wine and cheese celebration, may take some time for preparing. Below are few Xmas party tips and suggestions to make the party joyful, entertaining and also tension-free for you. Ask people no less than 3 weeks earlier. The holiday is an occasion when lots of people have celebrations, tend to be asked to get-togethers, or perhaps possess some other responsibilities. Read more [...]

Children develop with or without enriching activities however without them their development is short-changed. Arts and crafts are enriching activities that contribute to several developmental skills which include, among many, cognitive, motor, language, verbal problem-solving, and goal-setting skills. Covered in this article is the positive influence of arts and crafts activities on language and verbal problem-solving skills. Other skills mentioned here will be covered in future articles. Expanded Read more [...]

We've got lots of ideas for holding treasure hunt parties and treasure hunting games as an ice breaker for get-togethers of families and friends not just at Christmas but all year round. We've also have a tried and tested great idea for making sure that opening gifts on Christmas Day is slow burning fun and not a paper tearing frenzy. There's nothing like having treasure hunt parties and treasure hunting games as an ice breaker for get-togethers of families and friends. The great thing is everyone Read more [...]