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What is family planning

Family planning allows couples to plan ahead when to have kids and how many kids they would have. Individuals and couples can reduce the risk of pregnancy through contraception or contragestion. Other commonly used techniques are infertility management, sexuality education and counseling. In other words, family planning is synonym with the term ‘birth control’. In [...]

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Nov 11

Honesty in the family

Parents usually have a difficult task of teaching honesty to their children. This is because children have the tendency to lie about things so as not to get into trouble when they did something wrong. But the problem drawn from this is not so much because the children likes to tell lies but a lot of the responsibilities come from the parents. If parents are not consistent with their promises, then such acts would translate to the children.

In most cases, children do not tell the truth not because they do not want to but because they are afraid to get into trouble. But if by telling the truth means not getting into the truth, then they might continue to do the wrong thing as they know they will get away scot-free.

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Nov 11

Sharing among siblings

In principle, every human being is selfish because most people would protect their own self-interest no matter the cost. But in a family environment, sharing forms a basis of a person in the society and the unwillingness to share would have adverse effects, particularly among siblings. In this context, sibling rivalry is a hard issue to tackle and if the competition between 2 siblings reaches an alarming point, then the whole situation could be harder to solve. Therefore, one could use the act of sharing to solve the problem of fighting for attention between the children. The parents would have to be fair in this context.

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Sep 17

Leaving your kids with the babysitter

Feeling apprehensive about leaving your kids with the babysitter is quite natural but here are some tips to help ease the apprehension. Whether you are leaving your child with a family member, a reputable agency or the neighbourhood babysitter, it is important that you cover all the bases and safety measure.

Whether you are hiring someone experienced or not, give them a tour of the house so they know where the essential items are such as the first aid kit. Also, explain to the babysitter what foods the child are allowed to eat and where you put them. Giving them the tour around the house will definitely be useful in case of an emergency and they know where to go and what to do once it happens. On that note, make sure you provide the babysitter with a list of contacts to call in case an emergency does occur.

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Sep 17

Appropriate forms of punishments

Besides spanking there are more effective ways of punishing your child, this is because hitting them can actually create confusion amongst the child. The alternative methods provided here will allow you to not only discipline your child but at the same time, it allows for you to build a strong family bond and relationship.

If your child is not behaving properly then as a parent you can give them time-outs, this will allow the child to understand that their actions is not proper and they should stop doing it. Besides this, this will also allow for the child to reflect on what they have done and how they can improve on it without offending other people. Time-outs is not just useful for children but for parents as well as this gives them time to cool down and avoid punishing the child out of anger.

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Sep 15

Getting your child to eat fruits and vegetables, without the fuss

The reality is that not many children will voluntarily eat fruits and vegetables, most of the time it is for coercion, tricks and bribery (not recommended by the way). What children are usually after are foods loaded with salt and sugar which are obviously not healthy for them. At the end of the day, they need to get such foods into their diet. So read on to find out how you can use imaginative ways to get your child to eat fruits and vegetables.

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Sep 15

Creative ways to take care of your child

Taking care of a child is a full-time job and sometimes it can be overwhelming especially for first-time parents. It’s one thing to spend time with your child but equally important is the fact that you provide them with activities that are stimulating and at the same time educational which is important for their development.

Arts and crafts are activities that you should definitely provide your child; this is because such activities promote creativity, drawing skills as well as knowledge of colour. Another popular children activity that is also every beneficial is the use of play dough, this way they can learn to identify shapes and sizes.

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Sep 15

Blowing off steam the teenager way

Sometimes in life you will feel that people just don’t understand you and this can be frustrating. If they can’t express themselves properly, this can lead to serious problems later in life. This guide will help you learn to deal with this negative feeling in a more productive manner. Whether you are a teenager or someone that has a teenager in your life, you will definitely find this article useful.

Sometimes it’s just easier to remove yourself from the situation and be alone where you can gather your thoughts. But make sure that the teenagers know they can reach out to someone when they feel like talking.

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Sep 14

Raising good children

Parenting refers to activity of bringing up a child that covers their social, emotional, physical and intellectual development from infancy until they reach adulthood. It can be a difficult and heavy responsibility particularly for first-time parents.

To ensure that your kids experience a balanced development during infancy, here are some practical suggestions to raise happy kids. Parenting in its simplest form would be – connections, play, practice, mastery and recognition.

Bear in mind that kids need unconditional love from their kith and kin to ensure that they feel part of the large extended family. But the most important love bond is between the kid and parents. How exactly do you bond with your kids? Get involved in open-ended play. Besides nurturing their decision-making and problem-solving skills, it is a great time to get connected with your children. Unconsciously, open-ended play (let the kids create a scenario and solve it on their own) may help you to identify their talents and skills in particular filed.

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Sep 14

Family Finance

The first parenting challenge awaits you is finance matter. Remember, a child changes everything. Raising a child these days is pricey – from buying baby equipment to setting up a trust fund for education in the future, everything involves money. Hence, before you struggle mid-way while raising your kid, plan ahead and start saving even before you have a baby in the family.

Most probably, parents are excited over the first child in a family. But bear in mind, control your expenditure and do not fall into the parent trap – purchase only what is necessary. Here are some top practical tips to guide parents on finance matters once a baby is on the way.

For parents out there, shop smartly. It is extremely important for you to choose quality products especially equipments such as cribs, car seats and breast pumps. Make you you browse through different stores before purchasing particular item. Compare prices to ensure you have the best deals and bargain. If possible, re-use essentials such as baby clothes and cribs by handing it down from kith and kin.

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