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Don’t Expect All Nannies to be Like Nanny 911

Surely, every parent has seen at least one episode of Supernanny or Nanny 911? It’s difficult to avoid television programmes like these ones, especially if you have children if your own. Other parents tend to discuss them in hushed tones and admiring voices....

Building a Better Student: Props

I once lived near a kid who walked everywhere carrying his skateboard. It was a pretty snazzy board, too, with eye-popping colors and glistening wheels. I realized one day that I’d never seen him ride it. It dawned on me that I often saw kids carrying skateboards,...

How to be a Great Parent for Your Child

No doubt that the feeling of becoming a parent is one of a kind. It is a sweet sensation that can not merely be described in words. Before the arrival of children in your life it is all about you; there are your ambitions, your dreams, your desires, your likes and...

Parents Should Avoid These 8 Mistakes

As parents, you probably already know that you’re not perfect. While you can do everything that you can to make your child happy, you have to realize that mistakes do happen. Instead of avoiding these mistakes and keep on doing them throughout life, it’s important to...