Being a parent is the most wonderful experience in the world but at times it can prove to be the most challenging as well. No matter how much you prepare and anticipate there will be many situations that will take you by surprise.

Recognizing That You Need Help

One of the most important things is to recognize that you need help; most parents have the impressions that they are always...

Selecting a fancy dress costume can be quite a challenge as there is some many options available.If you love dressing up in fancy outfits and playing your favourite fabled characters, Halloween is your dream holiday.

And there’s nothing better on Halloween than having the best costume in the bunch. Whether it’s a sexy pirate costume or a scary vampire outfit, you’ll still the...

The first year of parenthood is a memorable time. You’re getting to know your baby and becoming acclimated to your role as a parent. You learn how to feed your baby, how to clothe him or her, and even how to medicate your baby. Every few weeks, you check with your pediatrician’s office to chart your baby’s growth. It is, in fact, an incredible period of growth for both you...

Okay, Marines – listen up! You thought that recruit training was tough, well you’ve haven’t been through anything until you’ve roughed it through “Dad’s Basic Boot Camp” or “Mom’s Basic Training.” 

All joking aside, the Marine Corps is focused on helping new parents tackle the joy and challenges of welcoming a baby boy or girl...

Young children often think that being a successful reader means that they can read the words on the page and have a general sense of what the text means.  It is understandable.  Scarcely understanding the text is a big feat for beginning readers.  It may earn them the title of Great Decoder, but they have not yet achieved success as a reader.  Good readers spend most of their time on comprehension...