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Top 20 books for foster parents Book Title Best Suited For The Connected Child Parents dealing with attachment issues Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew Adoptive parents The Foster Parenting Manual New foster parents Parenting the Hurt Child Parents of children with trauma histories The Body Keeps the Score Parents of children […]

Introduction: The age at which children get their first smartphone is a hotly debated topic among parents. On one hand, keeping kids phone-free for as long as possible seems prudent given concerns about overuse, cyberbullying, and exposure to inappropriate content. However, denying a phone also means risking their social isolation in a world where peer

Making Money as a Kid in 2024 With technology advancing at such a rapid pace, the ways kids can earn money today are vastly different than even just a few years ago. Gone are the days of limited options like babysitting, lawn mowing or newspaper routes. In 2024, savvy kids have access to countless new

Signs of a Lazy Mother Table of Contents Being a mother is one of the most important yet demanding jobs in the world. It requires constant care, attention, energy and effort to properly raise children. Unfortunately, some mothers struggle with laziness which can negatively impact their kids. Here are some of the key signs that

Introduction Lately I’ve been feeling like I’m failing as a parent. Between work stresses, financial worries, and the daily challenges of raising two young kids, I’m starting to doubt myself. Am I spending enough quality time with my children? Are their developmental milestones on track? Should I be doing more activities with them after school?

My Expectations of Motherhood When I first found out I was pregnant, I was filled with joy and excitement at the prospect of becoming a mother. I had always loved children and imagined myself with a big, happy family. In my mind, being a mom would be the most rewarding and fulfilling role of my

How to Teach Your Son to Respect His Mother Raising respectful children, especially teaching sons to respect their mothers, is one of the most important jobs of parenthood. Developing mutual respect between family members forms the bedrock of healthy family relationships. However, teaching respect is not always easy and requires continuous effort from parents. In

Introduction: Being the first-born female child comes with unique characteristics and experiences that help shape one’s personality and outlook. First-born daughters often take on responsibilities at a young age, which fosters leadership skills. They also tend to be high-achievers who value independence, organization, and responsibility. This blog will explore some of the common traits and

Introduction   Kids’ interests and hobbies are constantly evolving as technology advances and new trends emerge. While activities like playing outdoors, sports, and creative pursuits will likely always appeal to children, certain interests wax and wane in popularity over time. In this blog, we will explore some of the most popular things kids today are into

Your Relationship to: Description Your first cousin’s child First cousin once removed A baby your cousin has You are not considered the aunt/uncle. Relationship is first cousin once removed. Your cousin’s child Your cousin’s child is not your nephew. Relationship is first cousin once removed. A second cousin You share great-grandparents. Your first cousin once