It is impossible to ignore the sound of a crying baby. Men and women respond differently to the sound of a crying baby. For women, the cry triggers sympathy and caregiving. For men, they often respond with anger and irritation. Babies are dependent on their parents. As parents, we shouldRead More →
Take this first bit of step parenting advice and appreciate the power of the birth family. Recognize that your spouse is probably always going to be closer to his children than yours. If you are constantly criticizing your spouse’s children, you are creating the beginning of the end. Someday, youRead More →
Since the planet suffers from various manmade activities, it is just necessary to do our own part to help it somehow recover. The good news is that promotion of eco-friendly deeds can now be done with the parties and events such as baby showers. For pro-green environment future parents, thereRead More →
The health and safety of residents are the most important factors to consider when comparing assisted living facilities, but it’s also important to balance these factors with a fun and comfortable environment. Ideally, a retirement community should meet both an individual’s physical and social needs. To make sure you (orRead More →
There are many people who have a fear of getting old. This can arise because many people think that getting old automatically means having health problems. For some people this ends up becoming a terrible phobia where they might turn to getting cosmetic surgeries to look young. What these peopleRead More →
Long gone are the days of boring baby products with generic alphabet letters and teddy bears on them. The newest generation of babies and toddlers are sporting t-shirts with snarky references, showing off their burgeoning fashion sensibility in couture label clothes and shoes, cruising town in ergonomically designed strollers andRead More →
Dear EQ Coach: My husband and I have been together for 10 years. We have 4 kids, his and mine. I love his youngest one like she were mine, but the oldest one I just can’t stand. He’s favored her in the past, which irks me, and she’ll always doingRead More →
I was having a rather down day recently. You know how it is; you are going along 100 miles an hour and finally you crash. I was experiencing one of those reality crashes. Reclining in my chair, drinking coffee, I thought of one of my old friends. Oh my, heRead More →
In my position as administrator at the Reading & Writing Inst., I have always been astounded by the dyslexic children and adults who can play complex video games, remember all types of details and information about them, and yet be unable to read fluently. Ultimately, this curious state of affairsRead More →
When children are young, parents face many challenges, one of these being the continuous need to change the toddler’s dirty diapers. Due to its unpleasant nature, many parents feel the need to start potty training as soon as possible, but this is not the right way to go about it.Read More →