Moving home is one of the most stressful things that you can do. When you are trying to move home with kids, things are going to be taken to the next level. Here are a few essential tips to help you make the process as painless as possible. 

Don’t Rush

Start planning as far in advance as you can. Identify areas you would consider moving to and create a list of must-haves as soon as you start thinking about moving. Look at price trends in the housing market for both buying and selling. Remember that things can change very quickly. Avoid being rushed into a purchase you will regret. [Read more…]

Children, especially young children, are constantly learning how to navigate the world around them. When you’re new to the world, everything around you is new too. The experiences they have and the lessons they learn during these formative years will shape the kind of adult that they eventually become. 

As the world has evolved, it’s become apparent that the popular model of the modern nuclear family — with mom and dad, two and a half kids, and a white picket fence — no longer applies. Families come in all shapes and sizes. This isn’t a bad thing, but when you’re raising children, it can generate some pointed and often awkward questions. How can you teach your children about family differences in a way that will help them become open-minded adults when they grow up? [Read more…]

Discovering that your child has autism can bring forward a mixed bag of feelings.  On the one hand, you’re relieved because you finally have a name for whatever your child may have been going through, but on the other hand, there are societal associations that come with this disorder that can leave you nervous. 

Having a child with autism isn’t scary as long as you take your time to understand it thoroughly.  These are the best things to consider when you get the news.  [Read more…]

Acting is a glamorous job that appeals to kids and adults alike.  Although there are billions of different ways an actor can work, from theater to film to voice acting, the important thing that will help your child succeed is to stick to one or two until they hit it big.

These are some of the best ways to get your child into acting, and hopefully noticed, and why it matters.  [Read more…]