There are very few people in the world who would disagree with the idea that children are important not only to their parents and families but also to their communities and society as a whole. However, this doesn’t mean that everyone understands children. In this article, we will look at what a child actually is […]
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Category: Childhood
No one ever complained that they were too well-informed about raising a child! Deciding whether to have children is perhaps the most important decision anyone ever makes. How will your life change? Can you afford it? Isn’t the world already overcrowded? As you chew it over, keep the following in mind. 1) You must be […]
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(Family Features) Children develop their identities right alongside their abilities to crawl, walk, talk and recognize letters. There’s also a common misconception that children are “colorblind.” However, studies have found children can show signs of racial bias at an early age, with psychologists from Northwestern University finding children as young as 4 may be […]
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If you’re planning a country hike or weekend walks with your family, you’ll be hoping your children are as keen as you are. Not every child wants to be dragged away from their home comforts and pastimes for a long tiring walk. Remember one child’s reluctance can spoil the fun for everyone else, too. But […]
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Christmas is traditionally a very expensive time of the year, especially if you have children. In these times of economic uncertainty, Christmas can also be a very stressful time for parents whose children ask for expensive gifts. Of course, no parent wants their children to be disappointed but it’s also not a good idea to […]
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Feeling valued is a basic human need It is important for every child to feel valued, especially young children who have not yet developed the self-esteem and judgement required to understand how and why to value themselves. Research has shown that feeling valued is linked to a person’s emotional well-being which in turn creates our […]
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Take a moment to reflect on all of the poor financial decisions you have made. Now, imagine your children making similar (or worse) mistakes. Scary picture, isn’t it? Even if you have managed your money wisely, there is always room for improvement with the next generation. A parent’s responsibilities seem to be never ending. Understandably, […]
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While Christmas gets all the attention, Easter is actually the holiest day on the Christian calendar. The meaning can get lost among, the chocolate bunnies and Easter eggs, but there are ways to add meaning to your family celebration of Easter. The best Easter traditions provide children and adults alike with a sense of wonder, […]
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International pop stars, Jennifer Lopez and Shakira perform the half-time show at Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami last night. While their performance was spectacular, the highlight of the show was the mother-daughter duo between Jennifer Lopez and her daughter Emme who sang Lopez’s hit song Let’s Get Loud and Born in […]
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Every parent remembers the moment we hear the words “It’s a Girl”. Its the moment we mentally start planning for every milestone our baby girl will grow to experience. One of those milestone is her first birthday. It takes a moment to accept but the reality is your baby girl is turning ONE. And, like […]
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