PARENTING Articles

The Dangers of “Helicopter Parenting”

We all love our children as parents, and I firmly believe that there really is no such thing as loving them “too much”. We love our children unconditionally, and it is important to express this in a variety of ways. However, this does not mean that every way in which...

Common Parenting Advice Not To Follow For New Parents

Becoming a new parent can be exciting and a little overwhelming learning how to take care of a baby. There are some common words of advice that seem helpful, but some pieces of advice should be ignored, and we break down advice to ignore.Many parents pass on the...

Car Safety Guidelines For New Parents

Did you know that your child should ride in the back seat of your car until they are at least 13 years old or reach a height of about four feet 9 inches? Yes, it is vital to buckle your child carefully to protect and secure from unexpected bumps or accidents. A few...

Dealing With Parenting Criticism From Outsiders

Parents are constantly criticized for the way they bring up their children. It not only gets annoying, but it is exhausting to face criticism of your parenting methods at every turn. So, what can you do? How do you deal with criticisms of your parenting?  Start...