Martin Luther King Day is a US National holiday that is observed annually on the third Monday of January, with this year's holiday falling on January 16th, 2023. This is observed in remembrance of the life and achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who was a...
Families place trust in companies to ensure that their products are safe before bringing them into their home. Especially if those products are meant for children, it’s expected that producers will diligently vet their items for quality before they’re placed on the...
Parenthood is a beautiful experience that two people share. However, as much as one tends to enjoy this period, it slowly becomes an avalanche of responsibilities—a string of chores one after another leaving you mentally exhausted and short on patience. At the day’s...
If your child is mentally strong they are better prepared for the demands of everyday life. They are able to overcome the problems that they may face. This does not mean that they should hide their emotions or act fine when they are not. It means that they need to...
There’s a pandemic right now, and your kids are watching you. They are watching as you watch the news, talk on the phone, and move through the day. They are watching your reaction to just about everything at the moment. Whether you realize it or not, your kids are...
Kids spend hours a day online and it is indisputable that the childhood experience has become very digitally driven. Smartphones have become mainstream, providing children with access to online apps and experiences at their fingertips. More and more, children interact...
By Sarah Jeanne Browne What we say to kids matters. How we respond to their needs matters. As a parent or guardian, you are a role model to your children, and your values impact theirs. What we say to any child impacts the development of their self-esteem. How we...
Bullying can have serious consequences for everyone, but kids tend to be vulnerable to bigger repercussions, for this reason it is important for us all to understand bullying in general, from what it is, to circumstances under which it can happen and even how to help...
Adults members of the family can easily understand the idea of moving. More often than not, they will be the ones to suggest for the entire family to move, scout through several movers, and gather a consensus to determine which moving company to hire. Adults can also...
The biggest job we have as parents is to keep our little ones safe no matter where they are and especially when they are in the car. Which can prove difficult to do, especially with so many people out there that become distracted while driving because they are eating,...
I am a family law attorney in Somerset County, NJ, and in the almost 30 years I’ve represented clients in their divorce proceedings I’ve seen highly-effective co-parenting, I’ve seen a complete breakdown of the co-parenting relationship, and I’ve seen everything in...
How to Protect Your Children from Child Abuse: A Parent's Guide Visible marks on the body are not the only signs that tell that child is abused. Disregarding a youngster’s needs, leaving them alone, placing them in risky situations, subjecting them to sexual...