No one ever claimed that parenthood was easy. Still, no matter how much you prepare yourself for all the new responsibilities and difficulties associated with parenthood, odds are you’ll encounter some frustrating situations sooner rather than later. Avoiding stress completely just isn’t possible for new parents. What is possible, though, is learning how to deal with stress in … [Read more...]
Does Your Teenager Hate School? 7 Ways to Flip the Script This Year
Your teenager is a wonderful kid. He or she is smart, kind, funny, and cute — all the things you’d hoped they would be one day. There’s only one problem: your teenager hates school. You’ve talked with your teen and ruled out bullying as the culprit. It has nothing to do with a specific teacher or subject. Your teenager simply can’t stand school. Short of pulling them out … [Read more...]
Tips For Buying Your Teenager’s First Car
Source If your teenager just completed his driver’s ed and has passed the state license state, the next step is choosing his first car. This is one of the biggest thrills of a teen’s life as a car purchase is a rite of passage that translates to more independence and mobility. However, shopping for the right vehicle can be daunting as your teen may want something sleek, shiny, … [Read more...]
Educating a Child with Down Syndrome
Source Many people are afraid of having a child with Down Syndrome. In fact, this is why, in many places, women are allowed to have a test for the missing chromosome, after which they can decide to abort the baby. However, many other parents choose to have their child and to support him or her in any way they can. This is something that David Giunta is very passionate about. … [Read more...]
Fostering Could Be the Stay at Home Solution You’re After
Often the subject of fostering gets painted with the same brush as adoption, which is understandable due to the fact that both options are centred around looking after a child which isn’t your own. With that being said, fostering is however as much of a career choice as people may suspect. For those of you that hold an interest in childcare as a business, fostering is surprised … [Read more...]