Fostering a child is definitely an adventure where no two days are the same. There is excitement, connection, and the chance to make a valuable difference in the life of someone who needs a safe place and strong guidance. If you are thinking of changing roles professionally, looking at getting back into work after raising […]
Tips For Speaking To Your Teens About Mental Health
The transition from childhood to adulthood can be tumultuous, marked with various physical, emotional, and societal shifts. As a result, adolescence is often the time when mental health issues first emerge. These can range from anxiety and depression to eating disorders and more severe conditions like schizophrenia. Understanding and addressing mental health during this crucial […]
Helping Foster Children Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Sleep is incredibly important for children of any age. It helps them to grow and develop and means that they are alert and energetic the next day. This can make it easier for them to learn at school or enjoy their time at home. A good night’s sleep can also reduce anxiety and stress and […]
Finding the Best Preschool for Your Child
Selecting the best preschool for your child is a crucial choice that has implications for others besides your child. Fortunately, there are a lot of alternatives. Look at the facility and pay attention to how the staff treats children. For example, how do teachers redirect kids who are misbehaving? Do they use disciplines such as […]
How Raising Children Can Prepare You for a Job in Foster Care
Raising children is a full-time job and one that gives you lots of transferable skills in care, development, and patience. Raising your own children offers you plenty of experience in caring for foster children, so if your children are getting older and starting to fly the nest, you might want to consider a job in […]
Ways to Overcome Challenges in Family Life
Many family challenges arise from time to time. These include parenting, mental health issues, substance abuse, bullying, and change in family circumstances. Fortunately, there are ways to overcome these challenges. These strategies are designed to ease tension, reduce conflict and foster resilience in children and adults. Communicate Communication is a fundamental part of our lives, […]
4 Common Divorce Myths
Learning more about what to expect going into a separation or a divorce can make the process easier. It is important to be aware of some of the most prevalent misconceptions and myths about getting a divorce. 1. Getting a Divorce Is Always a Legal Battle Even when divorcing spouses are having serious trouble agreeing […]
Parental Pressure: 5 Things to Do When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed as a New Parent
Photo: Xavier Mouton Photographie / Unsplash If you’re new to the parenting game, you’re probably navigating a gamut of emotions that are sometimes more overwhelming than positive. You may feel you’re not adequately prepared for all the nursing, diaper changing, and caring that accompanies your new role as a parent. Thankfully, you can move past […]
Top 10 Gifts for Teachers
In no real order here are MY top 10 gifts for teachers at the start of the school year. Fancy pens, the kind a teacher loves but cannot justify spending that much money on. Gift cards – coffee, target, staples, the like. Candy stashes – big bags of mini chocolates and such. Bags filled with […]
Balancing Law School and Motherhood
Law school is hard and being a mother is not easy. Managing the two simultaneously is even more difficult. It is not impossible, however. Some moms have made it through law school while nursing babies. To balance the two duties, you need commitment, confidence, interest, and intelligence. If other mothers, some of which might be […]