Having a happy family and a full household is a wonderful feeling, but it certainly can take its toll financially. Life is expensive as a parent and even those that earn an above-average salary can have financial concerns when you factor in mortgage/rent payments, feeding an entire family, utility bills, […]
The world’s population is getting older. This means that more and more of us are getting to know what it means when it comes to caring for our parents. Just as they cared for you when you were younger, it may be that you need to care for them now […]
As parents get older, they often remain in a state of denial regarding their diminished abilities. They don’t want to become a burden or lose their independence. Because of this, they may not be entirely honest. When you visit their home, look for clues to determine if they are keeping […]
The problem with aging is that it is unpredictable – no-one knows exactly what to expect. Everyone ages differently and this makes it very difficult to plan ahead. Changes can be sudden or gradual but they are inevitable. Although aging isn’t necessarily a linear process, there is a fairly predictable […]
As a parent in this day and age, you’ll definitely have a lot of worries. One of those worries will definitely be your teen child starting to drive. There is a good chance that you stay awake all night worrying about your teen getting into an automobile accident or getting […]
When your parents reach a point of their lives when it is no longer safe for them to live alone, you may find yourself stepping up to become their caregiver. This can be a challenging role, but it’s one being handled by an increasing number of family members. The number […]
As your child grows up, the back to school hysteria of buying a new shiny pair of Clarks shoes and picking out a new pencil case is met less with hyperactive excitement, but instead with grunts of indifference. This is, as we all know it, the classic behaviour of the […]
Believe it or not, keyloggers have become essential for parents whose children are obsessed with iPhone. In the twenty-first century, the issue of security across all platforms has become one which can not be overemphasized, however, with the mention of security comes the mention of a possible protection from such […]
There is an unspoken etiquette to baby shower gift-giving, which appears to make a show of the gift – it’s all in the presentation people! Whilst a gift certificate may be useful, this shower isn’t just about spoiling the new mum – it’s about the spectacle and the fun. This […]
Imagine you are rushing to work on an average day with your boss already lining up a scheduled task with the deliverables to be accomplished by end of day. To add to these tasks your boss has also informed you that there are a couple of conference calls been lined […]
Your parents really deserve very emotional and meaningful gifts for their very special 30th anniversary. With the spate of heartbreaking divorces happening in the media almost on a regular basis, the successful marriage years of your parents actually deserve a great celebration. They have been staying glued together for whole […]
It’s good to encourage children to try their best in every field, including education, sports, and other extracurricular activities. However, problems happen when parents condemn, push and give the kid the point that they have to succeed eventually. Some parents also try to make their kids believe that they will […]
