Hi , my name is Mollie and welcome to my parents blog where we cover topics such as education, health, holidays and homework to name but a few.

Hard work isn’t it? Whether we are discussing the internet or punishment, parents always have an uphill battle. From kids through to teens, we provide the safety and love they are all looking for, from putting them to bed to taking them to school through to adulthoood..it’s a long and wonderful journey.

Well IВ  did it. I finally saved enough money to but aВ  leather sofa and I decided to go the whole hogg! A lovely new leather corner sofa and whats great about it, I didnt even have to leave the house !

With free delivery it was a bargain to good to miss. The websiteВ  store I found was cleverclicker.co.uk and they have a great range of bargains on rattan furniture, cheap mattresses, dining room sets, mid sleepers for the kids as well as some great childrens bedroom furniture.

All in all, great deals and easy shopping. Well worth a visit!

Soon spring break is approaching and it’s again the time of the year when children are going to stay back home. This situation puts a lot of parents under stress but you need not worry any more. Here are few tips which can guide you to keep children busy during holidays:

Engage them in kitchen: Call them in kitchen with you to help you. Ask them to do easier but engaging stuff like washing dishes, arranging table, stirring the food. During this time, you can also educate them about importance of healthy food.

Arrange art and craft competition: Organise a small art and craft competition as it will help you to keep children busy during holidays. Again, it won’t only enhance their skills in art and craft about boost their creativity.
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Teen pregnancy is growing concern among parents and government these days. Stopping teenagers to get between the age of 15-19 is one of the main agendas of associations dealing with the teenagers. But, as a parent, how to deal with teen pregnancy is a bigger issue. Let’s have a look at few things you can do to cope with the situation:

Visit a doctor: Don’t hide your child at home. Take your girl to the doctor for proper check up in order to deal with teen pregnancy. Doctor would definitely keep it confidential and help you choose the best option for an ectopic case.

Take a mutual decision: Don’t force your decision on your child or doctor. Dealing with teen pregnancy can be very tedious. Take a mutual decision whether it is to raise the baby, give it for adoption or terminate the pregnancy.
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So your child is shy and doesn’t have many friends. You tried your best but can’t seem to figure out what to do. You need to put all your worries to rest. Just follow the below mentioned secrets and soon you will find your child making friends.

Respect your child’s decisions: Don’t choose friends for your child. Everyone has different nature and personality and you should respect that. Allow your child to choose his or her own friends.
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A person’s smile can light up a room and the same goes with the smiles of the kids.В  Your child’s teeth will be one of the things that will be noticed immediately when he smiles. The condition of his teeth will be largely dependent on how he takes care of it.

Dental hygiene should be done as soon as he has his first tooth. You can wipe his gums with a soft dampened cloth then later on with a soft kiddies’ toothbrush. When he reaches pre-school age then you can teach him to brush his teeth using fluoride toothpaste. Make sure that you only place a very small (more…)

Your child is finally growing up and these pre-teenage years can be difficult for both you and your child. You may be getting along great one minute only to find that you are arguing the next. This is a transition period for your youngster; not quite an adult and not quite a child anymore.В  They crave to be treated like adults and want the freedom it entails. Yet they still need you to be their parents and to love them for who they are. It can be a difficult transition which may lead to arguments and rebellion. Not knowing where you stand from one minute to the next can be hard, but there are many ways to cope with these transitory years of your child’s life. (more…)

Finding out that you are going to become a father is a wonderful feeling, but can also be slightly worrying. Asking yourself whether you are mentally ready to be a father and whether you will be able to afford it are normal questions, that most expecting fathers all ask themselves. It is normal to feel anxious, and you may want to talk to your own father or friends that are fathers themselves. (more…)

Do you need a little bit of extra help around the house, and are not quite sure how to go about it? Home helpers, au-pairs and baby-sitters are all options that are available to you. It can be very beneficial to have someone to help you with the children as well as around the house, especially if you are already struggling with a busy schedule.

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Do your kids constantly ask you for money? Are they always hounding you for a little bit of extra cash? Many kids these days have no concept of the value of money, and it is important that you teach them in their younger years. Many schools no longer teach students about money management, and it is vital to introduce them to the idea of monetary value while they are still young enough to understand.

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Not every ailment is a trip to the emergency room, but that doesn’t mean that your child doesn’t think that his or her aliment is the worse thing on the face of the Earth.

Set up a “sick” area for your child. Gather up blankets, pillows, stuffed animals and anything else that makes them feel comfortable and create a spot in your home just for them. Make is feel special, so that even though they feel sick, they are comfortable.

Allow them to get rest. Limit TV, radio and other noise so that you sick one can get the rest they need to get better.

Find a good sick treat. Some kids like soup, others like a cool treat.В  Home made freezer pops made out of Pedialyte or Kool-Aide are a great treat for a child with a fever.

Always give them the attention that they are asking for. Slow down your schedule so that you can spend time with your little one. The child that may not like reading when they are healthy may want you to read a book or cuddle for awhile to make them feel loved.

Kids should enjoy their summer, but often they waste a lot of time claiming they are bored.

Here are a few places that offer free or low cost programs:

1. The library has their own summer reading program. Kids of any age can participate and be rewarded for their efforts. The library is also a source of free activities: book clubs, art classes, visits from groups in the area. This is a great way to spend a few hours every week to escape the heat.
2. Local cinema. Most movie theaters once a week - usually pretty early in the A.M. - offer a free or reduced cost kids movie. The kids snack packs are usually at a reduced cost as well.
3. Park. A great way to get a bit of sun and some exercise before the day gets too hot. This is a great morning or late afternoon activity. If you go in the morning, bring you lunch for a picnic.
4. Story time. Chain books stores - like Barnes and Noble - has story time at least once a week for various ages. A lot of these stores hold a story night for a wider age range if you can not make the day performances or have kids of varying ages.
5. Art time at home. Have some crayons, colored paper, scissors and a printer? You can print out art projects, coloring sheets and get ideas of additional are projects online.

Another tip: keep a steady schedule. Have you day planned so in the morning you can tell your kids what is going on. This not only give them an idea of how their day will be, but gives them something to look forward to.

Your kids, spouse and pets are pulling you to pieces. All you want to do it get away as you realize this is your life. What if you want more? Should you want more? Do you feel bad for wanting more?

Yes, it is okay to want a break. It is okay to have your own identity and life away from your family. No, you shouldn’t feel bad for wanting more with your life!

Looking to get some “me” time? Try the following:

1. Delegate tasks. Yes, you work hard and other people need to help out, they live in the house too

2. During the summer find a day camp that your children can attend so that you can get tasks like getting your hair cut without interruption

3. Form a schedule that includes down time. This is great for those hot summer days. For the hottest part of the day have your children work on their summer work, read a book to themselves or play with each other. You can super vise and do a hobby of your own.

4. Dedicate a few hours on the weekend to yourself. Get up early one morning or ask your spouse to take over for a few hours.

5. Do activities for yourself after the kids bedtime.

6. Keep in touch with current friends and plan activities with them

7. Make a date night with hubby. Trade off baby sitting with other friends with children so everyone gets a night off.

8. Have a night for takeout food or to go out to eat.

Looking for a change?

1. Take a night class one a day a week

2. Pick up online jobs to get back into the work force

3. Play an online game to meeting new people