If it is finally time to think about buying your own home, get some tips for the first time home buyer. You will want to look for certain things to make sure you are getting not only the best quality for your money but also as close to your dream house as possible.
The size of the house is an important thing to consider. It is best to decide according to the size of the family, or the expected size of a future family. Decide whether or not a future family will happen soon or in the distant future. It …
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Don’t Nag: Nurture To Develop Independence
HOW TO CREATE A DEPENDENT CHILD!
I believe I can best explain this through an example. I recently had two families in my office, both struggling with twelve and thirteen year old children who appeared sad and withdrawn. In order to get them out of bed, parents were engaged in an hour long process of repeatedly nagging and pushing and prodding, ultimately leading to yelling and threatening the children. Often, parents were taking the children to school after they missed the bus.
Homework routines were even more depressing. Historically, these parents had reminded their children to get their homework done. …
The Broadband Internet – Can It Affect Your Family?
Can we accuse broadband for making a happy family becoming happy individuals? To a great extent YES!
This is a story of a happy family that got torn to a mistress called Broadband!
With dial-up network, every moment at home was peaceful. Since mails came slow and went slow, the husband had time for his family. He could easily have a cup of tea in the time his internet got connected. By the time he would sit for work…would be the next relief…i.e…another disconnection! Then, it would be time to play one round of game with kids. Thus, the man …
Pack Lunch Boxes to Build a Healthy, Happy Family
Get the basics right. Plan it right. Skip the sweets and chips isle entirely while shopping. If it is not in the cupboard, it cannot make its way into their lunch boxes. Resist the easy option of packing chocolates, chips and canned fizzy drinks.
The actual lunch box is almost as important as what is in it, you cannot expect your child to eat squashed sandwiches and bruised fruit. Rather invest in a big sturdy plastic lunchbox. Think of quality and no the price when buying these.
Do not forget the liquids. Avoid energy juices and sodas. Rather opt for …
Family Massage
Did you know if you massage your family members and they return the favor, your family can become a very happy family? Studies have shown families that massage one another are far more likely to have close relationships with each other.
Sharing is caring too. But the problem is, you might not know how to go about it. For example, your family member might not want to remain still when you are trying to massage them. Likewise, it is also difficult to get your brother or sister to massage you. Everyone has their own privacy, their own space and their …
Part 4 – Divorce Is Not Chess and Children Are Not Pawns
In my last article I wrote about the teamwork that is needed to make sure we don’t treat a broken relationship like chess and use children as pawns. We have the parents, the friends, family, new partners and sadly the children emotions all tied up in this horrible game of tug of war. Have you ever seen a real tug of war? It only ends up one way wherein one side is stronger than the other and the losing side usually ends up being dragged over a line that has been placed on the ground that they don’t want to …
Successful Parenting: Tips To Help You Find Your Way
When anyone becomes a parent for the first time, it is an awesome feeling. There is a beautiful little baby who will depend on both parents for every need. It is a wonderful experience to watch this child grow and become a special and unique individual. You can learn some great parenting tips in this article, so that you can be the best parent possible.
Make time to play with your children every single day. Playtime helps get you and your children moving, which benefits your health. Playing also encourages creativity, social interaction, imagination, and good self-esteem. Active play is …
Information Any Pregnant Woman Would Find Useful
While the impending birth of a new child fills people with joy, it can also give them feelings of fear and uncertainty. There are a few tips, however, that can make a huge difference during a pregnancy. By keeping them in mind, you can make sure your pregnancy goes as smoothly as possible.
Start taking a prenatal vitamin while you are trying to conceive, or as soon as you first find out about that surprise pregnancy. There are special nutrients that are needed by your baby for proper development. The sooner you start taking prenatal vitamins, the better chance your …