Showing posts with label parenting. Show all posts
Showing posts with label parenting. Show all posts

February 4, 2017

Kelly Rowland on her Son Going Through 'Challenging Twos'

It seems like yesterday when Kelly Rowland posted that photo of two Jordan shoes, one for her husband, Tim Weatherspoon, and one for their little boy that was yet to be born at that time. Now, little Titan just turned 2 in November. Time flies! 

Kelly said, during an interview with PEOPLE Now that she wouldn’t call this phase in her son’s life the “terrible twos” so much. Terrible two is a stage we commonly know where toddlers start to struggle between their desire for independence versus their reliability to their parents. One minute, a toddler can be overly clingy, next thing you know, he or she's already running and ignoring you completely. 

When asked about her experience, Kelly said: “I’m gonna call it the challenging twos — the ‘I’m coming into my own because I’m realizing I’m not next to Mommy all the time’ twos. It’s definitely a challenge — he’s discovering what his boundaries are and we’re letting him know what ours [are]. “ 
The singer and former Destiny’s Child member confessed that Titan has quite the personality already, describing him as a “strong-willed little boy.” She added that like most toddlers, Titan is also into everything and would give her sister a challenging time. But of course, being a mother that she is, Kelly concluded: “So yeah, he’s a tough one. I love him.” That’s really sweet! I’m pretty sure Titan will get through this challenging phase one day, just like all toddlers do.

March 11, 2016

How to Help Your Kids Learn to Drive

Learning to drive is an important rite of passage for kids. They might not see it at the time, but being able to drive will help them in all sorts of ways once they fly the nest and embark on adult life. Many kids learn to drive with an instructor. You don’t need lessons to pass the theory test, but you can click here for test materials that will help. Lessons with a professional driving instructor are the best way to learn the skills you need to pass the practical driving test. However, although professional lessons are important, home practice is also important – and here’s why.

The more practice your child has prior to his test, the better his chances of passing are. Driving is very much a repetitive skill and practice makes perfect. There is a lot to think about when driving a car and most kids need a minimum of 20 hours behind the wheel. Extra practice with a supervisory driver helps to cement the skills taught by a professional driving instructor. A few extra practice sessions spent with mum or dad could make all the difference, so it is worth helping your kids out.

Preparing to Supervise Practice Sessions

You need to make sure you are legal before you take a learner driver out on the road. To supervise a learner driver, you must be 21 or older and have held a full driving license for at least three years. The car you are using must also be insured for the learner driver.

Patience is a Virtue

It isn’t easy being a passenger when your child is learning to drive. In fact, it can be quite frustrating at times, especially when your child seems incapable of doing something you find simple, such as changing gear smoothly or braking in good time.

The important thing is not to lose your temper and start shouting. Learner drivers rarely respond well to parents who shout or get annoyed. Learning to drive is stressful enough without having your mum or dad screaming in your ear! If you don’t have much patience, or you are not a good passenger, think very carefully before you offer to take your child out for a practice driving lesson. You could end up doing more harm than good and end up putting them off completely.

Plan a Suitable Route

To start with, choose a quiet route away from heavy traffic and potential hazards until you feel comfortable with your child’s skill level. The nearer the child is to taking their practical test, the easier it will be for them to cope with more challenging conditions, but it is still sensible to avoid going out in heavy traffic or bad weather because unlike an instructor’s car, yours won’t have dual controls.


Practice sessions are invaluable, but it is a good idea to brush up on the Highway Code before you take a learner driver out. If you don’t know the rules of the road, you could end up teaching them bad habits!

December 4, 2015

Perfect Selection for Infants

Infants are such vital delicate and lovely people in the society that we cannot sideline their demands especially when it comes to clothing. They are such defenseless young ones whom the whole society should be entirely devoted to meet their needs. Anyway, isn’t it biblical since the birth of Jesus! Whether you are the parent or any other philanthropic guy in society who wants to gift up the newborn with gifts, then you got to put the considerations here in practice. They are well elaborated and extensively covered just for you simply take a tour.

Consider the fabrication
The infants are still delicate, and the material for their clothes is such a high priority.  Buying nylon clothes for your baby is like preparing to suffocate them. The nylon will not n burn up their delicate soft and undeveloped skin but will erupt other infections and rashes. Cotton is the best; it keeps the infant warm and absorbing any fluid that may just accumulate as a result of sweat.

Mind comfort of your newborn
Let you always put the infant’s feelings at your heart since they fully depend on how you care for them. Put on your newborn in clothes that allow locomotion of your infant. Let the infant be in sizeable clothes that needn’t be heavy.

Let your child dress in quality clothes

Don’t make the mistake of running for any cheap thing from the market and put them on your infant. Worst of all some even afford to degrade their newborn with second-hand clothes. For god’s sake isn’t this disservice to these defenseless young ones. Don’t you mind the health risks you are exposing them? Don’t you remember the vulnerability of your young one to different perfumes and smells?  Kindly always buy first-hand clothes for your infants from quality dealers like Nordstrom .com.

Mind the season
As the season shifts so should your infants clothe choice change. Let you infant be kept warm when the season is that cold and let them have light clothes on when it’s too hot. Always feel for them and adjust their dressing.

Replenish the clothes with the infant’s size
The newborn still a lot of active cells which are responsible for their rapid growth hence demands you getting back to market most likely Nordstrom .com to change their wardrobe. Let them always be in what fits them.

Wash their cloth with disinfectants
Kindly clean the infant’s clothes using disinfectants and rinse their cloth explicitly to avoid the risk of getting their undeveloped fragile skin with the irritating disinfectants. However, it's important t underscore that the infants clothes got to be washed as regularity as possible. Let their cloth be changed as soon as possible.

Mind the sex of your baby
Kindly don’t just take any piece of cloth and put your baby. Let the child be dressed depending on the gender. If girl check out on girl wear and if a boy, check out on their kids wear. That’s the best way to begin rearing your child. This choice can be done with Nordstrom discount codes .


Come out all and bring up young healthy ones in a healthy way, by making right clothes choices for the infant. Do an informed purchase for their clothes from nordsrtom.com and let us build a healthy future through the newborn. At Nordstrom you will get hot deals and cut off prices whenever you shop. Buy from Nordstrom and enjoy up to 75% discounts and  coupons!

February 12, 2015

Why Parents Should Book a Relaxing Spa Break

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Parents are often so wrapped up in looking after their children that they often forget they need to look after themselves. Sometimes  mothers and fathers need to take a break from everyday life, so they can return content and full of life for their children. Here is how you may benefit from a relaxing spa break...

The Perfect Way to Destress
Family life is most definitely stressful. Whether you have a newborn baby or a teenage child, being a parent is a 24-hour job. It's essential to take a break every once in a while to destress from the busy home-life. A little time in a relaxing environment will do wonders for your stress levels, and so you'll feel refreshed and ready for the hectic few weeks ahead.

Rekindle the Relationship
Taking a spa break with your partner won't just do wonders for your stress levels, but it'll work wonders on your relationship. You and your partner can partake in everything from a relaxing couples massage to a romantic dip in a spa pool. You'll both have time to just enjoy each other's company, and the relaxed mood will only add to a brilliant day together. Click here for a range of amazing packages that are perfect for both couples and friends.

You could also book yourself into the new Shankly Hotel, which will offer an unforgettable stay for you and your partner - perfect if you and your soul-mate are football fans!

Loosen Up Those Muscles
Parents often spend so much time cleaning and playing with their children, which can cause tension in muscles they never knew existed. A massage could therefore be just the thing a parent needs to loosen up those muscles and feel like a person again, instead of just a parent.

Well Earned Alone Time
Parents often spend most of their time by their children's side, and never really have much time for themselves. It is often good for mums and dads just to take a step back from the home life and clear their minds. A spa break is both quiet and relaxing, and can therefore be a contrast to the family home. You work hard for the sake of your children all year round, so take a little time for yourself or each other when the opportunity arises.


January 21, 2015

How to Get Pregnant Second Time Around

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Take it from me since I myself is an expert to this! Kidding aside, I can say I am just blessed that God had answered our prayer to have our baby boy after five years of gaping from her older sister. Good thing I don't have any difficulties in conceiving! :)

So, want to know how to to do it? here's more....

Secondary infertility is the inability to become pregnant or to carry a pregnancy to term, following the birth of the first child when you have not had difficulty getting pregnant with the first child as can be read about at www.diaperchamp.com. Infertility is not being able to conceive or having a woman get pregnant after 1 year of unprotected sex. When a first child is conceived without troubles, some couples may feel lax and not think about the difficulty of getting pregnant again. 


Some couples will have a difficult time coping with secondary infertility as they are not emotionally prepared to experience infertility at all. Not only that, these couples also don’t know “what is wrong” which leave them feeling depressed, guilty and stressful. The best thing couples with secondary infertility can do is to seek assistance from their doctor if they've been trying to get pregnant for more than a year without any success. 


January 7, 2010

Our Mom, Our Nanny!

Are you looking for a nanny for your child? I know some mothers are so hesitant to leave their children in the care of someone else especially about some incidents reported about some nanny’s who’s physically harming children. But in my case I am thankful enough that my mom is there to volunteer herself to babysit for my toddler.

Hiring a nanny (yaya) is more complicated than just interviewing a household staffer. Of course, as a parent we are entrusting our children which is our most valuable possessions. Am I right? In many, they will be the second mothers during our absence.

Now the article of Money saving tips for hiring a nanny teaches us on how to minimize the the cost and time you spend on hiring a nanny. First one would be through Network- you can find them through friends, colleagues and acquaintances is often a great way to source one. Second would be nanny share, you might find that you can save a great deal by buddying up with another family and sharing the cost/time of a nanny. Third would be: be flexible, advertise would be next and then lastly is to use an agency. Actually this article really helps especially to those parents who are currently looking for someone who can be trusted with. But if you wish to read some articles about Fitness Baybsitters then feel free to know more about it.

Hope you too can get a good nanny like my mom! Thanks ma!


March 9, 2009

Parenting Seminar

Just yesterday morning, I and my hubby attended a Parenting Seminar hosted by our church Pastor. I am so excited then to continue this five session seminar every Sunday before our service proper. As of yesterday, we were taught on how to raise a child who will really stands out in a crowd. Thanks God for such added learning that we had. Looking forward for the coming Sundays to come! I will be posting it in my other blog Mother Knows Best so soon.

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