When is Father’s Day 2024? The date to celebrate your dad this year is Sunday, June 16. Father’s Day is always celebrated in America on the third Sunday in June, so keep that in mind for next year. Also remember that Father’s Day is not a federal holiday, so businesses should run as usual. So, where did the idea of Father’s Day come from? Wales Online reports what many historians believe: "Grace Golden Clayton was the founder of the first Father’s Day in Fairmont, West Virginia on … [Read more...]
Remembering All Moms on Mother’s Day
May 4, 2024 by
If your family chose to partake in an open adoption relationship with your child's birth mother, you are definitely not alone. According to the Independent Adoption Center, the majority of the 4,000 families that used its services chose open adoptions. Unfortunately, as you may have learned, there are no rules when it comes to open adoptions or as OpenAdoption.com states, "The most important thing to remember is that there is no typical open adoption relationship." To Celebrate or Not … [Read more...]
APRIL Celebrates National Child Abuse Prevention!
April 6, 2024 by
National Child Abuse Prevention Month takes place every April in the USA. National Child Abuse Prevention Month is a time to acknowledge the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect, and to promote the social and emotional well-being of children and families. During the month of April and throughout the year, communities are encouraged to share child abuse and neglect prevention awareness strategies and activities and promote … [Read more...]
Bucket List for Kids, 100 Tips for Fun
December 2, 2021 by
A Bucket List for Childhood? Sure thing. Check out these 100 things all kids should try during their childhood, and be sure to cross a few off the list before your kids grow up and only want to play on their game console. There are so many things that you can do for your kids, this list is only a small amount of things that kids should do. But there are things like getting them Play Your Court Tennis Lessons for kids or learning how to ride a bike. Whatever you get for your kid, just know … [Read more...]
How to Treat Cuts and Scrapes in Children
April 10, 2018 by
If there is one thing that all children seem to excel at, it is finding new and creative ways to injure themselves. Some children seem to have made it a personal mission to inflict needless pain and injury on themselves, other children merely seem to be setting themselves up for a life of playing extreme sports. Regardless of your background, or how well you try and raise your children, there are always going to be some injuries and accidents. Thankfully, these are usually not severe, but it … [Read more...]
The Different Ways to Secure Your Children’s Future
February 23, 2018 by
Nothing is more important to a parent than the wellbeing of their children. It goes without saying that you will want your child to have a healthy and financially secure future, and to ensure that they are well looked after, even if something were to happen to your and your partner. To ensure you can offer them just that, find out the different ways to protect your children’s future. Find the Best Life Insurance Policy Have you thought about what will happen to your property if you and … [Read more...]
How to Teach your Kids about Gratitude
December 4, 2017 by
Children learn all behavior from their parents, so if Mom and Dad feel frustrated and irritated, then the chances are that your kids will pick up on this and reflect it. So, if you want to prevent temper tantrums and tears this festive period, then its important that you begin teaching your kids how to be grateful for all the things in life that don’t have an expensive price tag. Say Thank You Learning how to say thank you, and be grateful for what you already have or have just received … [Read more...]
5 Of The Best Things a Mother Can Do for Her Children
September 6, 2016 by
Being a mother is definitely one of the best jobs on the planet. From the first second that your child enters your life, you’ll experience love like no other and a need to protect like you’ve never felt before. Becoming and being a mother is a very emotional experience that nobody can prepare you for. Many people panic before welcoming their first child, thinking that they won’t be able to provide it with all of the care and knowledge that it will need. In reality, as soon as the child arrives … [Read more...]
Why Working Mothers Are More Productive
June 22, 2016 by
Many mothers struggle with feelings of guilt when they return to work. They also have to deal with the sense that they are somehow less productive if they come back to the workplace on a part-time basis. The truth is, however, that working mothers are more productive than other employees are and women who work part-time are even more productive. In the corporate world, senior managers are routinely sent on Six Sigma Yellow Belt training courses to improve their productivity levels. This type of … [Read more...]
