The next time your kids ask to play at a friend’s house, it’s best to let them have a little fun. Many parents underestimate what play can do for their children. Whether they like to build designs with blocks or create a show with dolls, it’s essential for kids to access dedicated playtime. That’s because play provides extensive benefits.

Here’s why every child should experience playtime.

1. Play Builds Crucial Social Skills

Everyone makes friends at their own pace. If your kids aren’t exactly social butterflies, it’s okay. That said, it’s important for all children to socialize with their peers whenever possible. This time with others helps your children grow mentally and emotionally over time. They learn social-related skills like communication, teamwork and confidence. [Read more…]

Relaxation, especially as a parent, can be very hard to do. Time seems to constantly slip by without ever pausing, making it seem very hard to find a break in the day. Without these breaks, tension builds and can eventually lead to anger and frustration. So when the opportunity to relax and take a break, the opportunity needs to be seized and enjoyed to its fullest extent. Parents can look for these opportunities to find a state of peaceful bliss in their day to day life.

Sleeping

Sleeping may be the most obvious area where relaxation can be found; it is one of the most necessary for a relaxed lifestyle. Getting the properly prescribed hours of sleep every night is imperative to a person finding mental clarity and being relaxed throughout the day.  [Read more…]

No parent or guardian ever wants to go through the anguish of either witnessing an injury to their child, or receiving a call to inform them that their child has been injured in some way. 

Initial thoughts will, of course, turn to the well-being of the child and to their safety, stability, and recovery (i.e. medical treatment). 

Once these things can be established, as a parent or guardian you may begin to question whether the injury was the result of third party negligence, and if so, what can be done to receiver damages and ensure that the same thing doesn’t happen to any other child.  [Read more…]

If you live in a cold environment where the air is constantly dry, you probably know the importance of a humidifier, more so for a baby. Dry air can cause a lot of difficulties in your baby’s breathing system and eventually lead to chest and nasal problems that could be avoided. Baby humidifiers are becoming quite the popular additions in baby nurseries and if you are wondering if you should get one too, here are some of the best ones in the market. They are still in stock at selected retailers despite the recent buy up for humidifiers and baby thermometers:

LEVOIT HYBRID ULTRASONIC HUMIDIFIER

The translucent humidifier is made with modern technology for the best results and added convenience. It is available in six litres to last up to thirty-six hours between refills and a remote control panel for easy operation. You can switch it on, off and adjust it with a push of a button. It also features a sensor that shows your current humidity levels on an LED screen.  [Read more…]