Archive for January, 2012
Changes In Your Body During Pregnancy
A woman's body is made to naturally adapt to its role of giving birth. During pregnancy, you will notice a number of physical changes that take place all in preparation for easing the process of passing a baby through the birth canal. Some of these changes are positive (for instance, your hair and...
Authoritative Parenting Control
There are several parenting styles to which children are exposed in their upbringing, but the one that has proven to be of the greatest benefit to children is that of authoritative parenting.
PARENTAL CONTROL
One of the basic issues in authoritative parenting is that of control. In...
Mothers and Living Up to the ‘Celebrity’ Image
Posted under Motherhood on Sunday, 22 January 2012 by editor
Keeping the house shipshape, juggling a job, serving up home-cooked feasts, looking after kiddies and making romantic time for her partner is enough to fill any mother's hectic day.
It's no wonder Mother's Day was created, a day on which children can spoil their mum with choccies, flowers and...
Why Being A Young Dad Is Great!
Posted under Fatherhood on Sunday, 22 January 2012 by editor
Being a young dad is great. It is so much fun having children when you are young and I wanted to outline 3 reasons why I love being a young dad.
About Me
I am 23 years old and I have a 2 year old daughter and a newborn son. Ever since I was a teenager I knew I wanted to be married young and...
How to Help Children With a Divorce
Divorce may be one of the worst moments in your life, and it will impact everything happening in you and your children's lives. Many children will experience the pain, frustration, stress, and loss that divorce brings to their lives. While kids are very resilient they need help adjusting to a new...
The Importance of Teaching Children Gun Safety
Nine times out of ten when you hear about a child shooting another child the story will go something like this: the child will have been playing with a weapon that was left within their reach. The child will be a child that was not raised around guns and have more than likely never touched a gun in...
The Gift Of Motherhood
Posted under Motherhood on Monday, 9 January 2012 by editor
Abraham Lincoln said," All that I am or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother."
That explains the importance of mother in every one's life. Nothing can repay the sacrifice of a mother. The sacrifices of a mother from the moment they carry their baby in the womb until the delivery is...
Fatherhood and Sexism
Posted under Fatherhood on Monday, 9 January 2012 by editor
When my wife, Janine, got pregnant for the second time, we both agreed that we wanted a daughter. We loved our son, Joaquin, but we wanted balance and the opportunity to parent a child of each gender. At least that's what we jointly stated as our motivation. Secretly, I had my own reason.
I...
