Kids’ birthday parties can get expensive. There’s the cake, the favors, the snacks and drinks. The biggest drain on your budget is usually the venue. Booking an entertainment facility can really put a strain on your wallet. One easy solution is to host the party in your own home. However, now you’re tasked with keeping a bunch […]
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Should You Reward Your Kids’ Good Grades
With the final day of the school year in sight, end-of-year report cards will soon be on their way. Most parents want to see a report card stacked with As, but it’s not always a possibility. Whether they don’t quite get the lesson or they’re too bored to study, your kid won’t always score the […]
5 Ideas For Turning The Backyard Into a Playground
Parents often accuse smartphones and video games as major culprits for the lack of their children’s ambition to play outside. Nevertheless, with the right incentive, you can easily lure your kids outside and encourage them to engage in some healthier activities. So, instead of forcing them to go outside, try making a playground of their […]
Have You Got What It Takes To Be A Teacher?
If you are thinking of a career swap, and you have always wanted to help kids out in some way, then going for the role of teacher could be near the top of your list. This is one of those jobs which society always needs, and it is important to recognise the importance of this […]
5 Great Ways to Homeschool Your Children
There are so many reasons why homeschooling your children is a great idea. First of all, developing your child’s love for learning is incredibly important and many parents believe they can be more efficient at this than public or private school tutors. Second, seeing as how you have a one-on-one approach with your child, you […]
Top 6 toys that will help develop your baby
There is much more to toys than it meets the eye. Parents often value these items for their entertainment value; as long as baby is happy, it does its job. But there is a good reason these toys are made in a certain way. Each one of them should teach an important lesson or develop […]
3 Tips For Looking After Your Child’s Mental Health
It comes as second nature to most parents that when your child runs a fever or breaks out in chicken pox you take notice and give care. You would never tell them to just grit their teeth and go to school, because, being unwell, they need time and attention in order to get better. Parenting […]
Future Fears: Investments To Interest Your Teens In
You know your children better than anyone, and that means they’re more likely to listen to you at the end of the day than anyone else. If your teen likes the idea of money, or you think your teen could use a little more advice on where to put their money, it’s time to interest […]