Helping Parents Succeed
Everything you want to know about raising happy, confident, healthy children.
It goes without saying that every parent wants his or her child to be an expert in all fields. A child who can get good grades and excel in sports at the same. Not only that, if the child can play Violin like Vanessa Mae, paint like Leonardo da Vinci, and sing like Mariah Carey, the much the better.
All parents seem to be going into that direction. But is it possible?
Becoming a new parent is both a life altering experience, and a financial investment. There are many expenses involved in having a new baby. One of the most costly is decorating the baby's room. Stocking the nursery, although fun, can be quite frustrating. The mom on a budget not only has to make every penny count, but she also has to determine when to invest more, and when to invest less.
You hear a lot about docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) for growing children today. But then again, how much do you understand? It is not only the amount of fat that is important for growing brains, it is also about the type of fat. Children need the right kind of fats to achieve optimal neural development (brains) and visual acuity (eye development).
As your children continue to get more toys with each passing birthday, Christmas and other special occasions, space becomes a premium, and clutter can begin to take over. So how do you keep it in check and still enjoy giving them new things? You have to balance "out with the old and in with the new". If there are toys that are broken, or games and puzzles with missing pieces, they can probably be thrown away.
Children have fears just like adults, so if you’re thinking about sending your children to a daycare center, then know how to prepare your children for this new and potentially scary change in their lifestyle, this is especially true for children that have never been in a daycare situation before. By being prepared for their new adventure, you’ll get prepared for the change too. There are some very simple steps that you can make which will make their daycare experience a happy one.