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19 Jul

5 Tips for Single Dads Having “The Period” Talk

TheMomKind0 CommentsAdvice, Parentingparenting teens

Having the "period talk" is tough for any parent, but especially Dads! Keep reading to find out how to have the talk and make it much easier! It can be challenging, as a single father, to raise a daughter with special needs. Not only will you learn how to structure her day and help her stick to her routines, but you will also need to help her through potentially disruptive changes. Puberty, and having her period, is one of those significant changes. 5 Tips for Single Dads Having "The Period" Talk. The good news is, there are ways to lessen…

01 Jul

How to Teach your Children Home Cleaning Skills

Liz Talton1 CommentAdvice, Parentingcleaning, parenting advice

With the kids being home full time, the house becomes messier than ever. Check out these home cleaning skills to teach your children to help reduce all that clutter! Many of the parents believe that children should help in daily household chores. This will make them learn how to keep a home tidy and teach children to be responsible. Like hiring a cleaning service, parents involving children in home cleaning tasks saves a lot of time which can be utilized for other things around the house. How to Teach your Children Home Cleaning Skills Children are always curious to learn something new, and…

23 Jun

How to Raise Successful People: A Parent’s Guide for Gifted Children

TheMomKind0 CommentsAdvice, Kid Stuff, Parentingparenting advice

As a parent, you want to set your child up for success from the start. What's the best route to take? Keep reading to learn how to raise successful people! In the United States, there are about 3.2 million children that are in gifted programs in their school. How to Raise Successful People: A Parent's Guide for Gifted Children If you want your child to be one of the millions in a gifted program, there are some things you can start doing as soon as they're born to make sure they have a path for success set up for them.…

07 Jun

15 Childproofing Tips for Moms That Want Maximum Safety

TheMomKind2 CommentsAdvice, Baby, Parenting

Are you trying to figure out how to keep your home safe for children? Read this article to learn the best childproofing tips. Keeping a wandering toddler safe from all the dangers in your home can be overwhelming. But it’s one of the most important things you can do. Unfortunately, around 2,000 children die from home-related injuries each year. This includes accidents like drowning, burns, falls, choking, and more. Luckily, almost all of these accidents are preventable with a few childproofing tips. 15 Childproofing Tips for Moms That Want Maximum Safety It’s impossible to watch a child every second of…

07 Jun

Is Your Child in Pain? How to Make the Pain Go Away

TheMomKind2 CommentsAdvice, Parenting

When you're a parent, there are few things worse than seeing your child suffering and not being able to make the pain go away. Most parents would do just about anything to prevent their kids from feeling any affliction. Is Your Child in Pain? How to Make the Pain Go Away Unfortunately, parents can't put themselves into a position when they can take on their child's pain in place of them. But they can do all sorts of things to help kids in distress and to make the pain go away eventually. Check out some of the things you should…

18 May

How to Care for Aging Parents While Raising Children

TheMomKind1 CommentAdvice, Parentingcaregiving, self care

Do you know how to care for aging parents while raising children? If not, you are not alone. Let's look at some key things to keep in mind in this stage of your life. The Pew Research Center found that almost 50 percent of American adults between the ages of 40 and 59 are raising a child under the age of 18 while simultaneously caring for a parent who is 65 or older. This phenomenon is so prevalent that middle-aged adults in this age group have been dubbed the "Sandwich Generation." How to Care for Aging Parents While Raising Children…

24 Apr

5 Life Lessons to Teach Kids During Lockdown

TheMomKind0 CommentsAdvice, Kid Stuff, Parenting, Special Needs Parentingcovid, parenting tips

There are both negatives and positives to being stuck at home these days. But one positive is that we are home with our children. During the COVID 19 stay in place orders, there are 5 easy Life Lessons to Teach Kids during lockdown. Let's jump right in and see the fun things we can do! Thanks to recent events, parents from all over are doing their best to create some semblance of a school routine while at home. Keeping your kid’s attention, while attempting to continue to teach and cultivate new skills is a challenge. While guiding them through their…

23 Apr

5 Simple Ways to Help your Child having Anxiety due to COVID 19

Simon Choi3 CommentsAdvice, Anxiety, Health, Parenting, Special Needs Parentinganxiety, Children with anxiety, covid

Are you looking for ways to help your child having Anxiety due to COVID 19? Keep reading for 5 amazing tips! The global coronavirus pandemic has been unexpected with its flow-on effects, causing a great deal of uncertainty for all parts of society. As adults, it has resulted in changes to daily routines, changes to how we work, and the need to home school our kids in many cases. This uncertainty has not been limited to ourselves, though, as similarly, our children have also been affected. Ways to Help your Child having Anxiety due to COVID 19 For children, daily…

06 Apr

What to Do If You or Your Child is Injured in a Car Accident

TheMomKind1 CommentAdvice, Parentingcar safety, carseats, parenting advice

Do you know what to do if you or your child is injured in a car accident? 20-50 million Americans suffer from car injuries every year, which results in disabilities. Injured in a Car Accident? Are you wondering what to do when injured in a car accident? Not to worry! In this guide, we’ll go over what to do after your child's been in an accident. Want to learn more? Keep reading to find out. Check on Your Child After the accident, try to assess how your child is doing. If they appear injured or unconscious, don’t remove them from…

03 Apr

5 Powerful Family Activities for All Generations

TheMomKind0 CommentsAdvice, Parentingparenting advice

Are you looking for Family Activities for all Generations to enjoy? Keep reading for 5 powerful activities to help encourage family bonding! It can be tough to get several generations of the family together in one place, much less to get everyone’s face out of their phones long enough to talk to each other. 5 Powerful Family Activities for All Generations To help you make family time more engaging and fun for everyone, here are a few suggestions for family activities for all generations. Collaborative Cooking Allow family members to choose a favorite dish or dessert, and then help each…

26 Mar

5 Awe-Inspiring Gifts for Clever & Curious Kids Stuck at Home

TheMomKind0 CommentsAdvice, Gift Guides, Kid Stuff, Parentinggift guide, parenting advice

Are you looking for some awe-inspiring gifts for your clever and curious kids stuck at home? These five gifts will inspire and entertain your precocious child! When kids are little, they have a perpetual curiosity about the world around them. From asking the question "why" a hundred times a day to wanting to know everything, there is to know about anything and everything! As a parent, we must encourage as much learning as possible, whether that's following the curriculum or understanding the world around them and giving them the information they need and want! Gifts for clever and curious kids…

25 Mar

5 Learning Disability Symptoms You Should Watch Out for in Your Child

TheMomKind0 CommentsAdvice, Parenting, Special Needs, Special Needs Parentingparenting tips, special education, special needs parenting

Concerned your child is falling behind? These 5 learning disability symptoms may help you figure out what is going on in your child's education. It's easy to think that your child is lazy or doesn't want to learn. If your child doesn't seem to be interested in school, it isn't necessarily because they are lazy or don't want to learn. Look for learning disability symptoms, and see if they are experiencing a hard time and need specialized help. If you don't know what signs to look for, we are here to help. 5 Learning Disability Symptoms You Should Watch Out for in…

08 Mar

Kids and Technology: How to Raise Tech-Healthy Kids

TheMomKindAdvice, Kid Stuff, ParentingKids & Technology

In 2017, around 45% of the kids that used technology were between the ages 3-4. Technology use is becoming more common with younger children, so much that some people even give their 1-year-olds tablets. Kids and Technology: How to Raise Tech-Healthy Kids If you don't want your children to grow up addicted to the internet or their devices, you will have to put boundaries in place. Continue reading to discover the best ways to brings kids and technology together. All without having them build inappropriate habits! 1. Set Time Limits It is rather easy to get lost in the online world for…

25 Feb

How to Choose between a Daycare or Nanny

Amanda TallentAdvice, Baby, Kid Stuff, Parentingchildcare, nanny, parenting advice

Which is better, daycare or nanny? When searching for someone you trust to watch your child, it’s essential to consider all your options. From family members to a full-time nanny, the number of possibilities can be a bit overwhelming. To get started in your childcare search, first look at your budget and time requirements to understand what is feasible for your needs. How to Choose between a Daycare or Nanny First, you’ll want to generate a wishlist and see what options are best for you. If you’re considering a daycare or nanny, keep reading to see your options. How to…

06 Feb

What Is Pediatric Dentistry and How Is It Different?

TheMomKindAdvice, Dental Health, Parentingchildren health, dental, parenting advice

What is pediatric dentistry? Maybe you've heard about dentists for children, but you aren't sure how they are different. Many people aren't sure if they should seek out a specialty dentist for their kids, but dentists for children do operate differently. Continue reading this article to learn what you need to know about pediatric dentistry. General Dentist Vs. Pediatric Dentist General dentists are allowed to treat patients of any age after they complete their education. While this is the case, there are some situations that they may not be suited for, which means they will need to refer you to…

04 Feb

What do you do when your child refuses to go to school?

Kalai VaniAdvice, Parenting, Special Needs Parentingmiddle school, parenting tips, school

Are you experiencing your child meltdown everyday right before going to school? Are you feeling frustrated and angry when they refuse to go to school? So what do you do when your child refuses to go to school? Most children will blame physical issues such as stomach pain or leg pain for avoiding school. However, you may find that pain vanishes once they stay at home. You may find yourself reacting to your anxieties and emotions rather than acting in an effective and a well- planned manner. What do you do when your child refuses to go to school? Having…

20 Jan

Family Game Night – Helping Siblings Connect through Games

TheMomKind6 CommentsAdvice, Autism, Parenting, Special Needs Parentingparenting advice

Having three autistic kiddos, it can sometimes be really hard to get them to get along! One of the best ways we have learned to help them connect is through Family Game Night! We've all heard about having a family game night. Chances are, you've tried to make it into your routine but it fell off the schedule as new things came along Today, we're going to go over the benefits of scheduling (and doing) a family game night weekly. This is great for all families, but especially for neurodiverse families. Having a family game night each week is great…

02 Jan

4 Simple Ways of Looking after Yourself as a Parent

TheMomKindAdvice, Being A Better You, Parentingparenting advice, self care

. When you’re a parent, you will put a lot of your time and effort into providing everything that your children need. You will want to ensure that they have the best education, guarantee that they remain fit and healthy, and set them up for a great future. You could even consider how to ensure that you will be able to support them financially until a lot later in their adult life. However, while all these considerations are certainly important, you do need to think about looking after yourself as a parent as well. 4 Simple Ways of Looking after Yourself…

01 Jan

3 Incredibly Tough Parenting Moments to Prepare for Early On

TheMomKindAdvice, Parentingparenting advice, parenting problems, parenting teens

Having kids is one of the greatest things in life. However, as they get older, you need to prepare yourself as things are going to change. They aren't always going to be these little tiny things that need your constant care and protection. There will come a day when you are going to have to let them go. Knowing that you have prepared them for life as an adult will make it a tad easier. These top three tough parenting moments are ones that will prepare them for such a time. 3 Incredibly Tough Parenting Moments to Prepare for Early…

14 Dec

4 Easy Tips for Teaching Children Kindness

TheMomKind2 CommentsAdvice, Parentingparenting tips

Generally speaking, the world would be a better place if people were kinder to each other. If all parents raised their children to be helpful, the new generation would be the most compassionate yet. Bringing up a kind child means that you have to take the opportunity to shape your child as they grow. This desire has many parents searching for easy tips for teaching children kindness. Having a compassionate child will result in having a caring adult, which will make the world a better place! Through teaching kindness, parents can help stomp out hate and bullying. 4 Easy Tips…