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How Many Kids Will I Have Quiz
So, you’re thinking about starting a family one day—how exciting! Thinking about and imagining your future is certainly a fun way to pass the time, but is there a way to know how big your family will be one day? Whil...
How to
Stop Your Child From Masturbating in Public
Masturbation is very common among children. While masturbation is widely considered a natural and harmless way for children to explore their latent sexuality, excessive and/or inappropriate masturbation may cause signifi...
15 Ways to Help Your Busy Mother Out around the House
Does your mom seem super busy all the time? Your mom works hard to keep your home running for you and your family. You can show her how much you appreciate her by helping out with chores around the house. Not only will i...
How to
Be Respectful of Your Parents
Sometimes it may seem like your parents don’t understand, and that can lead to a negative relationship with them. Despite that, it is important to remain respectful toward your parents. If you want to show your parents...
How to
Respect Your Elders
Have you ever wanted to bond with someone older than you, but you aren’t quite sure where to start? Even though you’re from different generations, you can still connect with your elders by giving them the respect the...
How to Ground Your Child in a Healthy, Effective Way
Encourage self-reflection & curb bad behavior with our helpful advice “You’re grounded!”—most parents heard this at least once during their own childhoods, and many of them see grounding as a valid way to addres...
How to Build Strong & Positive Parent-Child Relationships: 17 Tips
Build a lasting, caring connection by using this simple guide Parent-child relationships are incredibly important, setting a precedent for all of the child’s future relationships, too—so how can you ensure the relat...
How to
Make Your Parents Proud of You
It is always nice to feel great when you know you’ve done something that makes your parents swell up with pride. If you want to make your parents proud, there are a few things you can work on, like trying to always be ...
How to
Encourage a Child to Participate in an Activity
Participating in a new or challenging activity can be intimidating for children of all ages. While you may be able to clearly see the long and short term benefits, it may take them a bit of time to build confidence and f...
11 Tips for Keeping Your Newborn Awake During the Day
Newborns can be exhausting for a number of reasons, and chief among them is their erratic sleep patterns. It seems like infants are intent on waking you up and keeping you up, and never at the right time–daytime. Whil...
Handling Teen Boy Behavior as a Parent
The teenage years can be tough for boys—and frankly, for their parents—but your days don't have to be filled with attitude and anger. We'll help you work through even the toughest times with more kindness, patience, ...
How to
Be a Perfect Daughter
Throughout our lives, our parents have a lasting impact on who we are and the decisions we make. They offer support when we need it and tough love when we aren't living up to our potential. It's not easy, and every chil...
How to
Get Your Parents to Be Nicer to You
There are few things more frustrating than your parents being mean, harsh, or acting like they just don’t get you. Unfortunately, you can’t control how your parents act. But you can choose how you react to them, and ...
How to
Be a Good Mother
The definition of a good mother varies depending on who you ask. However, most people agree that the most important thing is to love your children and make sure they feel loved. There aren’t any set rules for how to be...
How to
Help Around the House
Your parents do a lot of work around the house to keep things clean, and to try and provide for you. If you want to pay them back, at least a little, make the effort to help out with chores around the house. Help your pa...
How to
Ask Your Parents if You Can Play a Game
Sometimes it can be difficult to talk your parents, especially when you have to ask their permission for something. If your parents make you ask for permission to play a game, then you have to be very smart about how you...
How to
Be a Great Auntie
Becoming an auntie to a child, whether by blood or by choice, is an exciting experience. As an aunt, you are involved in your niece or nephew’s life, engaging them, loving them, and acting as a role model for them. Whi...
How to
Teach Your Child to Chew with Their Mouth Closed
A pleasant family dining experience can quickly be ruined by the smacking sounds of a child chewing with their mouth open. Most parents have to address this issue sooner or later, so it pays to be prepared and have a pla...
How to
Punish a Child
While punishment is only one part of instilling discipline in a growing child, it's an important part. Knowing how to punish a misbehaving child effectively is crucial for raising a mature, productive adult. A child who ...
How to
Teach Your Child Not to Hit Others
Hitting is a normal developmental stage of childhood. Most children will need to be taught not to hit. Parents trying to teach their children how to stop hitting should consider the source of the hitting, why their child...
