One of the biggest concerns a parent can have is over the future of their child. There are so many things to worry about – will they be able to live independently of you? Will they be okay after you? Will they be able to support you after your retirement perhaps, in this economy? And …
Nearly two decades ago, a five-year-old boy named Julian Hernandez went missing. Upon returning home, Julian’s mother found a note from Julian’s father stating that he’d taken their son and wouldn’t be returning. Justifiably upset, Julian’s mother contacted the police right away to report her son missing. What she didn’t know was that Julian’s father …
Changing a baby’s diapers is part and parcel of having a child in the first place. It’s messy and can be off-putting for new parents, but at the end of the day, it becomes another routine task in taking good care of a little one. According to the American Pregnancy Association, on average, a nappy …
A lot of responsibility falls on the shoulders of someone who is pregnant. They will strive to do the best for their children-to-be, allowing them to develop healthily and be born as happy and fit as can be. That’s why many steer clear of certain foods, take prenatal vitamins or even work on getting in …
During a trip to Thailand, one woman had to watch helplessly as her roommate abused her cat back in China. This awful incident took place on April 27th. According to the woman, her roommate named Dong abused her cat for more than an hour. Her British Shorthair cat is called Mian Mian and has been …
For parents of children with special needs, one of the most worrying things you will have to deal with as your child grows is the question of your child’s independence. It is very obvious that you cannot always provide for them – at some point, your child will have to fend for themselves. Additionally, as …
When asked, most children will tell you that they don’t like homework. And it is quite an understandable sentiment. Thanks to our cookie-cutter education system, very little emphasis is placed on the child actually learning everything – they are simply expected to be able to regurgitate facts and information upon command. Not only is it …
When you enroll your children in a daycare center, you’re trusting the workers to provide the best care for them and to keep them safe. A video from a daycare center in South Africa has recently surfaced and shows the horrible acts that a teacher committed on two children in her care. Because of this …
Liam is your average student – he enjoys spending time with friends, loves to play soccer, and likes good food. But his passion for soccer goes beyond the typical! He brings his soccer ball everywhere with him. So you can imagine just how beyond overjoyed he was when he was able to make it into …
When you’re in middle or high school, it’s supposed to be an exciting time in your life. It can also be the most challenging time in your life as you experience heartbreak and other issues with your friends that you simply can’t explain. Other people begin to notice the little details that you wouldn’t expect …