Didn't we always dream of being the perfect mom or dad, and raising equally perfect children? But truth trumps fiction every time and when our time as parents came, we had to let go of unrealistic and fantastical goals. We learned that we are also guilty of parenting behaviors that are not the ideal. So, don't be disheartened if you have normal kids who get into scrapes or talk … [Read more...] about 4 Parenting Behaviors that Are Harmful for Your Children
Family & Home
There’s a Wrong Way to Praise Your Children
As parents, we have always been told to praise and support our children so that they grow up to be confident adults who can overcome life's challenges. And so, for every little accomplishment they do, we applaud and compliment them endlessly. Then we wonder why, when they grow up, they are not the motivated individuals we envisioned them to be. Could it be that we are praising … [Read more...] about There’s a Wrong Way to Praise Your Children
4 Natural Ingredients Effective in Removing Pet Stains
Rugs play an important role in the home. They help keep the house clean by collecting dirt at areas with high foot traffic. In addition, they also serve an aesthetic purpose particularly those that blend well to the overall design theme of the room. But like any functional part of a home, these rugs need to be kept clean regularly and cared for so they can last long. Any … [Read more...] about 4 Natural Ingredients Effective in Removing Pet Stains
How To Balance Fatherhood and a Career and Succeed in Both
Father's day or not, dads around the world should be given credit for having an active role in raising their kids. But when talk about family-work balance arises, it's always mothers who get the focus, thanks to cultural orientation and traditional values. Evolving times have changed all that. Dual income households have become the norm, and with both dad and mom working, … [Read more...] about How To Balance Fatherhood and a Career and Succeed in Both
How Men Cope after Divorce
Divorce affects spouses in different ways. Women, who are more emotional in nature, often suffer the most during and after the divorce process. They end up alone with the kids, have little money and may experience depression for a long time. They feel devastated most of the time as they face the truth that their marriage has ended. And while they are going through an emotional … [Read more...] about How Men Cope after Divorce