Children

There are unique challenges for single mother’s parenting children of divorce and separation. Learn how to raise happy, healthy, well-balanced kids who thrive and grow within a separated family unit. From babies to teens, we cover it all in this category.

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Children

20 Ways to Show Love for a Child

There are many do’s and don’ts when parenting through separation. They include minimising the disruption to your children’s routines and protecting them from visible conflict. We must also ensure our kids know how much we love them. This may seem an...

Children

Yes, you can get your kids to play board games, here is how

Are you on an eternal quest to entice your kids to play board games and take a break from the screen-induced trance? I’m that mum who convinced my kids that board games are cooler than video games (most of the...

Children

How to encourage your teen to read a book

As a parent who’s successfully managed to foster a love for reading in my teenagers, I understand the struggle of enticing your teen to read a book. The allure of screens and digital entertainment can make the world of literature...

Children

8 Ways to teach kids emergency preparedness at home

As parents, our top priority is the safety and well-being of our children. Therefore, ensuring our kids are equipped for emergencies is a crucial task that cannot be overlooked. From minor accidents to more significant unforeseen events, teaching our kids...

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6 Teenage skin care products that actually work 2024

Is your teenager troubled by their less-than-perfect-skin? Few teens manage to avoid the pimples and puss of these turbulent years. It is caused by the production of pesky hormones called androgens which cause oil glands in the skin to increase...

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Is your child talking to strangers online? 6 Ways to check

As parents, our top priority is to protect our children and ensure their safety in both the physical and digital worlds. With the rise of technology and the increasing presence of social media platforms, we must be vigilant about our...

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10 Books to teach boys about puberty

Puberty is a transformative phase for boys, marked by physical and emotional changes that can be confusing and overwhelming. To support them through this crucial period, age-appropriate books have emerged as invaluable resources to teach young boys about puberty. Authors,...

Children

7 Clever ideas to set up a shared bedroom for kids

Being a single mother brings many obstacles, and I recently faced a new challenge: downsizing our home after a divorce. With this came less space and the unavoidable decision to have a shared bedroom for my kids. While the transition wasn’t easy,...

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Teeth straightening for kids: Why, when, how

Straightening teeth during childhood improves the appearance and functionality of the mouth, enhancing overall oral health and self-esteem. For this reason, the consideration of teeth straightening for kids is a must. If you are concerned about your child’s teeth alignment,...

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8 Effective anti anxiety apps for kids who worry too much

Anxiety in children is a real thing and is becoming more common. For this reason, anti anxiety apps for kids to calm the mind and lessen anxious thoughts can be a godsend. Anxiety will reveal itself as a simple worry...