Parenting

To Spank or not to Spank… This is an age-long debate. It’s become controversial in many quarters. And now, since I immigrated to a land that frowns at spanking, I had to research alternatives to spanking that works well and even better.…

You child is having a meltdown, throwing tantrums....and you can't seem to put a finger to it. You know he is not sick, it is not hunger, tiredness and need to use the washroom! Then what you can do? Be understanding. Your child is…

“My daughter will simply not take No for an answer, whenever she asks something, she keeps whining about it and I get afraid to say No, because if I do, she will cry till my No changes to a reluctant Yes”. This is an unhealthy trend…

If you are convinced as I am that getting children involved in doing household chores helps them develop positive mindset, become responsible and acquire important skills that will see them through life, then the question is: How do I…

Great Reasons to Engage your Children in Household Chores Chores contribute to a child’s organizational abilities, speed, maturity, self-discipline and self-confidence. Hence, it is believed that children who help out with chores at…

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Bottle Feeding Quality formula milk contains most of the nutrients your baby needs, and introducing it -- whether during the first few weeks or a few months later -- doesn't make you less than a good mother. It is not wrong to bottle…

Getting a Good Breastfeeding Latch Breastfeeding Latch, simply put, is how the baby takes the nipple and the areola (the slighter darker region) into his mouth to suckle. The mother needs to cup your breast in a U-way so your fingers are…

Proven Tips to Help You Decide On the Right School for Your Child Hello guys, I am back from the school search expedition…. I garnered a few points that can help me decide on whether my kids remain in the school they were or whether I…

Dear Mama, SEPTEMBER IS HERE A new academic year is almost here. For me, it’s usually a time for a re-evaluation of my children’s school. Should they continue where they are or should I change their school? Pardon my manners, I should…