How can a parent possibly find peace of mind when their teenager is out with friends for the evening, and there are so many scary options that teens have to choose from? The secret is in remembering that their child is deeply programmed to make life-giving choices, that they were born that way, and they manifest fun, and safety, very easily!Take a moment to review a mental slideshow of the life of your child up to this point. If you do this right...more
Divorce is never easy. Seeing a relationship unravel before your own eyes can take its toll both emotionally and spiritually. But, it is probably hardest for the child. Many a time the child takes the blame for the failed relationship on himself. It is at a time like this that he needs your support and assurances. No matter how bad the time is, you have to put aside your own grief to see your child through. However here, we will strictly be...more
Divorce is a messy business. A relationship is like an organism, growing and requiring constant care. And divorce pretty much kills it. Possessions are divided between partners. But since a child cant be divided, so one parent takes him while the other contributes through paychecks. And for calculating ones liability, a system has been devised. Internet offers a lot of such free softwares that are called child support calculators. They give a rough idea as to calculate the liability towards the child, monetarily speaking.In the United States, different states have different child support calculators for liability and they are freely available. This gives a rough base idea. Rest is always case dependent. But the two legal systems - US and Indian - are not same even though the core content may be similar.In USA the entire income is well documented and shown in tax returns which is not always true in India more particularly in joint business families; as also in case of persons having several sources of income including cash incomes. There are Supreme Court judgments as also text books which provide complete guidance about the other partners liability.In majority of the cases, in...more
Going through a break up is a severe adventure to attain. Even So, there are a a couple of points and thoughts that can help you do it homier and smarter. For sure to forget about a break up becomes easier as you progress in time but you can cause that time move quicker by keeping a self-confident attitude and centering on you....more
Children are quite picky when it comes to gifts, they will get angry for a long time with you if you choose the wrong gift. Even with children's watches, which are great gifts for all kids, still need to be chosen carefully if you really want them to love it. So if you are planning to buy a watch for your children, you can try to put...more
Decorating kids’ rooms with various accessories is a lot of fun and excitement for most parents. Decorative options such as colorful kids area rugs add brightness to a child’s room and make the room look wonderful. Great Addition to Your Kid’s Room Kids’ area rugs ensure a comfortable play area as well as provide an education and entertainment medium for children. Vibrant colored and themed area rugs can make the room décor more unique and lovely. You can decorate your child’s room with character-based or theme-based area rugs. Kids love to have area rugs that reflect their special interest areas. You can choose area rugs portraying different themes such as sports, planes, trains, sailboats, signs, camouflage, outer space, cars, nautical and more for your little boy’s room. Rugs featuring fairy tales, princess characters, flower designs, hearts and butterflies are an excellent addition for your little girl’s room. You can also choose education themed rugs such as alphabets, numbers, solar system, maps, geography and more to decorate your little one’s room. Kids’ area rugs are available in a variety of sizes and shapes. You can choose beautiful area...more
Music has always been very important to me. I can't remember a time when it wasn't one of my passions, and although I have never been particularly gifted at singing or playing an instrument, I still have a hope to pass on my love to my children. I'm...more
Moving impacts everyone in the household, and it can be especially unsettling for kids. Kids tend to be comforted by consistency of surroundings, and moving eliminates much of that consistency. Here are some general tips on making the transition...more
Cork is a wonderful craft material because it is porous, flexible, heat resistant, and easy to work with. Best of all, cork is a natural material that can be used in a variety of ways.1. Cork People and AnimalsCork stoppers make adorable little...more
Remember learning the states of the US or the capitals of those states to music in elementary school? Bet you can still sing that little song to this day, word for word, to the amazement of many friends and family members! Educators and parents of...more
If you are pregnant, you may be looking up for some information to help you have a healthy pregnancy, and of course, you may also be looking for ways to make labor easier and some natural and safe ways to help you go through childbirth easily.Indeed,...more
Child anxiety: The Five Most Common Things to Look for Could it be that your child is suffering the problems of child anxiety or are they just misbehaving like any normal child. Many people have an opinion that childhood is probably the...more