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A Brief Guide to Age-Appropriate Chores for Kids

August 12, 2020August 12, 2020 Emily Joswiak

Cleaning is important. During a pandemic, it seems even more essential to stick to a cleaning routine every day. But as a parent, it can get stressful to deal with so much cleaning on top of all the different tasks and raising a child! Here’s a big tip—your kids can help you keep things clean. Sure, they might put up a fuss when you first start asking them to help out, but as it becomes a routine for them, it’ll get easier to get them involved. Below you’ll find a…

Important Developmental Milestones for Babies

August 7, 2020August 7, 2020 Emily Joswiak

Many parents of children found to be on the autism spectrum will tell you that they instinctively knew something was different about their child long before any confirming diagnosis. They will also tell you, “If you’ve met one child with autism, you’ve met one child with autism.” All kids are unique, and rigid adherence to charts and measurements about progress as they grow ignores that individuality. Lists of when babies should be able to do what should be taken as broad guidelines. Yet with some developmental differences, especially autism, early…

Curing Teen Depression: How to Help Your Teen

February 11, 2020October 27, 2020 Cascia Talbert

Curing Teen Depression: How to Help Your Teen – Tips That Will Help Teen depression can be terrifying, particularly for young people who don’t know how to deal with the feelings. Depression can destroy a teenager’s self-esteem and can affect his or her whole life. If left untreated, the teenage depression can become a debilitating mental disorder. Although no one will ever completely understand what causes this disorder, scientists have been able to do studies and find a possible treatment or cure. If you are a teenager who is suffering…

Choosing Books For Your Kids

February 6, 2020October 27, 2020 Cascia Talbert

Choosing Books For Your Kids Kids’ books are not only a great source of fun and entertainment, but also offer learning opportunities. In fact, some people even believe that by reading good stories to kids, it helps them in developing logical reasoning and also encourages their creative abilities. However, just as important as reading stories and learning valuable life lessons is the fact that reading helps develop a loving relationship with the reader. Children who love to read to start developing their self-esteem and confidence as well as improve their…

4 Tips for Hiring a Caregiver for Your Children

February 4, 2020October 27, 2020 Emily Joswiak

Hiring a caregiver for your children can be a daunting task. You want to find someone who is qualified, gets along with your kids, and agrees with your parenting values. It’s a tall order, and the process gets even more difficult when your kids have special needs. Fortunately, there are plenty of resources to help you through the experience. We provide four tips for hiring a caregiver for your children. Set Clear Expectations Before you even begin to look for a nanny or caregiver, you should get a clear idea…

Preventing Teen Suicide – Three Nonlethal Ways

January 25, 2020October 27, 2020 casciatalbert

Preventing Teen Suicide – Three Nonlethal Ways Preventing teen suicide is one of the most important issues facing American society today. It is not only a matter of the kids who are being bullied in school, but it is a matter of the children who are experiencing pain and hopelessness as a result of their condition. If you were to survey the local news, you will find that there are scores of reports of suicides in schools or in the street. In this article I will discuss a couple of…

The Ultimate Pregnancy To-Do List for First-Time Mothers

January 24, 2020October 27, 2020 Emily Joswiak

Nothing is more exciting than finding out you’re pregnant, and no feeling is akin to becoming a mother for the first time. However, as exciting as the news is, it can also be overwhelming. Ease some of your worries with this ultimate pregnancy to-do list for first-time mothers. Remember, even though you’re stressed now, you’ll have a beautiful bundle of joy in nine months. Visit Your Doctor The first thing on your pregnancy to-do list should be visit your doctor. Make a doctor’s appointment soon after you see a positive pregnancy test. Come prepared…

Best After School Activities for Your Child with ADHD

December 26, 2019January 2, 2020 Emily Joswiak

Finding the right activities for your child can be quite difficult if they struggle with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Some hobbies just add to the challenges of school by requiring them to sit still for long periods of time with little to no excitement, exacerbating their already tenuous hold on their restraint. Rather than be completely restrained even more, children with ADHD need to both have a way to be active and a structure that helps them to strengthen their self-control. The activity you choose should also be something that they…

Young Moms May Be More Likely to Have Kids with ADHD

December 11, 2019December 19, 2019 casciatalbert

A new study finds that young moms, particularly those under the age of 20, are more likely to have a child with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). For the study, researchers from the University of South Australia (UniSA) explored the genetic relationship between female reproductive traits and key psychiatric disorders. They found that the genetic risk of ADHD in children was strongly associated with early maternal age at first birth, especially for women younger than 20. ADHD is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder which affects a person’s ability to exert age-appropriate self-control.…

A Child’s Bedroom Says A Lot – #WordlessWednesday with #linky on a Tuesday

March 8, 2016 Cascia Talbert

You can learn a lot about a child by looking at their bedroom. Their personal space reflects their personality, priorities, and interests. My girls don’t enjoy taking the time to clean their room. They have other priorities. My two little boys ages 5 and 6 need help to maintain a clean room and make their bed. Usually it’s a mess. My eight-year-old loves order, thinks logical, and maintains a strict routine every day which includes making his bed and picking up things off of the floor. What do your children’s…