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If family is everything, these how-tos will help you through it all, from sibling drama to family vacations to irritating in-laws and beyond.
Giraffe Talk for Parents
It allows you to solve conflicts and improve communication in any type of relationship. The man who developed this great system was called Marshall Rosenberg, and he reasoned that there were two viewpoints through which we perceive and interact with the world; the Jackal and the Giraffe. His reasoning was that, while Jackal was often bound to lead into conflict, Giraffe was inclined to resolve it, and to relay its messages in a way that creates harmony. So, how does this actually work? And how can it be applied to the communication between parents and children? Here are some answers.
By Isla Wright7 years ago in Families
It Doesn't Take Much to Keep the Family Healthy
It's not always simple to raise a family. In a short moment, there's a bunch to do. Many children today are obese or overweight. A good, active lifestyle can assist in sustaining weight. Health problems including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, asthma, and high cholesterol can also be prevented.
By Sasha McGregor7 years ago in Families
Helping the Youth with Dental Care
While going through your teenage years, it can feel like everything is changing, and your teeth are not an exception. Growing up usually comes with getting braces or teeth alignment of some kind, and it also means that more serious dental problems can occur if youth do not take care of their teeth.
By Sasha McGregor7 years ago in Families
How to Keep Your Kid's Hair Healthy and Strong
Grow baby grow Healthy hair is something that takes work but is a very possible achievement for any head of hair or hair type. The first step to healthy hair is to know the hair type that is being dealt with. Hair types are categorized by numbers and letters. The numbers range for 1 through 4 and the letters range A through C. Ethnicity does play a major role in the hair type that a person is born with, and the hair type is usually passed down from the parent to the child. However, not in every case does the parent and child have the same hair type, which can pose a bit of a challenge when it come to knowing how to manage and keep the child's hair healthy and vibrant.
By Jade Pulman7 years ago in Families
26 Essential Tips for Parents to Create Safe Surroundings for Your Child
A parent’s role is to constantly ensure that his children are healthy, happy, and safe. Since children love to experiment, and they’re prone to putting themselves in danger in various situations, you need to approach a different perspective as a parent in today’s times.
By Peter Hill7 years ago in Families
Family Bonding Activities That Will Help You Reconnect Quickly
No matter how busy you are, maintaining a healthy relationship with your family can often be difficult. You all might be running around, doing your daily obligations, and at the end of the day, you are all simply too tired for anything. And this tiredness often leads to fights and disagreements, which only puts additional stress on all of you.
By Victoria Lim7 years ago in Families
Baby’s Firsts: When Should I Schedule My Infant’s Appointments?
Having a child is considered by many to be a major life milestone. Although many couples are waiting longer to have children, there were approximately 3.95 million live births in the United States during 2016. That same year, roughly 1.2 million millennial women gave birth for the first time, representing 82 percent of births during this period. But whether you’re in your mid-30s and recently discovered you’re expecting or you’re pregnant and in your early 20s, there’ll be a whole lot of firsts to contend with—including your baby’s first medical appointments.
By Carlos Fox7 years ago in Families
4 Ways to Instill Confidence in Your Tween
Being a tween feels extremely challenging in the moment—everything feels overwhelming and like it’s the end of the world. Your teen might start to feel like they’re lacking the confidence they had as a child. This is something that happens when children start growing and thinking about their peers and the world around them.
By Carlos Fox7 years ago in Families
