The days of conventional family roles are a thing of the past. Nowadays, working husbands are expected to do their share in household chores while housewives have the option to pursue their careers. The evolving family structure is beneficial because it breaks...
Every responsible parent would like to impart something to their kids. Something valuable that can make coping and succeeding in life so much easier for their children. In other words, a lasting legacy. The problem is that for many moms and dads, the word legacy...
A popular African proverb states, “It takes a village to raise a child.” Many parents have a story or two to verify the truth of this adage. Child rearing is a team sport. We rely on our support systems to help us meet the needs of our children. Amongst the...
Parents have a special privilege to be the greatest influencers in the early years of their child’s life. So as a responsible parent, one of your goals is probably to raise a kind and caring kid. Aside from doing society a big favor, it would be a huge...
There’s no question that the holidays are the most joyful time of the year. And there really is something to be said about carrying on family traditions from on holiday season to the next. But everyone can use a little change every now and then, so don’t be afraid...
If you take a look at what’s on the web about pregnancy or read any kind of informational pregnancy books or guides, you will no doubt get your fair share of precautions, warnings, signs to look for, and the horror stories. But people forget to share, write about,...
With the school year back in full swing, schedules fill up faster and the to-do list gets longer. And consequently, scheduling some time for family activities is suddenly so much harder than it was during those blissful summer months. But don’t let family time take...
Every parents’ dream is to raise children who lead a life of empathy, compassion, and kindness and who inspire others to do the same. Like all other things in life, children best learn these habits by observing how their parents and other adult figures treat them...
It really is true that children make all holidays more exciting, and the Fourth of July is no exception. While watching fireworks at the end of the day is usually the the most traditional and most anticipated aspect of this holiday for children, there are so many...
What is your legacy? What do you leave behind for your family once you’re no longer with them? If your first thought was just to say, “I have a significant amount of money saved up to take care of them,” then you probably haven’t built a legacy. A legacy is about...
