Many parents believe a child’s first car should be old and inexpensive, teaching them the value of hard work and responsibility. Moreover, these cars come with cheaper insurance, a practical benefit. Yet, Joe Tegerdine and his wife Kerry are praised for buying their 18-year-old son, Joseph, a powerful Ford Mustang, deviating from this norm. Joseph …
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In 2020, a Lancet study shows that 13.4 million babies were born prematurely, or 37 weeks before full pregnancy. That’s approximately 1 in every 10 births worldwide. This study involved WHO, UNICEF, and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine researchers. Being born prematurely is one of the major causes of early baby deaths. …
Encouraging your kids to play rough can be a positive thing! Roughhousing, such as wrestling or playing chase, might seem intimidating, but it can help your children grow in many ways. Besides being enjoyable, it can also contribute to making kids smarter, better friends, and more adept at problem-solving. What is roughhousing? Roughhousing is like …
Adoptive parents in their golden years often enjoy certain advantages that younger adoptive parents might not have. In most cases, these older individuals have accumulated valuable life experiences and achieved greater financial stability. This financial security can significantly enhance their ability to cover adoption costs and provide long-term support for the adopted child. Meet Juan …
Dealing with a child’s meltdown is a challenging task for any parent. Jess, a mom of three and a child therapist, shares her wisdom on handling these emotional outbursts in a recent Instagram post as @nurturedfirst. Jess starts by emphasizing the significance of understanding and managing meltdowns. The core of Jess’s message lies in the …
It all began with a simple joke — a miraculous recovery that changed Jennifer Flewellen’s life. A mother’s love has a powerful impact on her children’s emotional and physical health recovery. Studies show that emotional support from a loving mother can significantly contribute to a child’s overall well-being. Jennifer, from Niles, Michigan, was in a coma …
A 5-year-old Georgia boy who saved his whole family from a house fire will receive a Lifesaving Award from the Bartow County Fire Department. On the morning of February 9, 2020, Noah Woods was sleeping in a bedroom he shared with his 2-year-old sister, Lilly, when he awoke to smoke and flames. The young boy …
Mothers are often on the receiving end of unsolicited advice when it comes to matters involving child-rearing. While most of these counsels come from a place of concern, not all of them are entirely true. Take for example the common belief that cradling a baby too much will ‘spoil’ them. New research says otherwise – …
The birth order in the family shapes the personality of an individual. Hundreds of scientific studies have been conducted on this subject matter since the 1970s, but the extent to how much do the birth order affects the child’s development is still unknown. However, some aspects of personality such as being relaxed, responsible, and organized …
Discover the significant role of grandparents in child development as highlighted in this article. Ever wondered why your kids are always excited to know when they will visit their grannies? Ever thought why they’d bawl their eyes out whenever it is time to go home after spending time with grandpa? Ever asked yourself why they …
You fight, you argue, then you make up, and share secrets — these are just some of the usual scenarios you would be quite familiar with if you have a sister. No matter how annoying growing up with a sister can be, science gave its verdict: having a sister can help make you a better …
In this touching story, witness the power of a true father figure as a neighbor, affectionately known as Grandpa Chip, steps in to provide care and kindness to his neighbor, creating a heartwarming bond that transcends blood ties. A family is not born, it is made. Not all people are lucky to have loving family ties …