Why Therapy May Be Good for Parents
byThere has recently been a positive change in society’s mentality towards mental health. More and more people are beginning to appreciate the benefits of…
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5 Children’s Books That Teach Your Kids About Sacrifice
bySacrifice is a part of our lives, whether we do it for others, or for ourselves. The act of giving up something we own…
Financial Sinkholes That Are Secretly Draining Your Bank Account
byWe all want the financial freedom to buy, do and go wherever we want. But that may not always be the case. There are…
Dangers of Social Media for Children
byThe digital revolution of the 21st century gave us such technological miracles as the computer, the Internet, smart phones and, of course, social media….
Why Is My Child So Secretive?
byWe all have skeletons in our closets. Misdemeanors, white lies, sins of the past. There are so many things that we keep to ourselves…
How to Help Your Kids with Motion Sickness
byEveryone gets motion sickness. Whether you’re riding in a car, taking a train, or, yes, even walking down the street. We all know the…
When and How New Parents Should Ask For Help
byEveryone struggles with asking for help, even if you’re not a new parent with a new baby. But unlike most people, new parents require…
8 Phrases to Avoid When Kids Have Anxiety
byAnxiety is experienced by everyone, man, woman and even child. It creeps in on us during highly stressful life events, especially when we least…
6 Tips to Help Your Easily Distracted Child
byChildren in general tend to be easily distracted, even if they don’t have any cognitive disorders like ADHD or autism. While some may assume…
6 Ways to Get Well-Behaved Kids Without Shouting
byGrowing up, you may not have known a day without your parents yelling at you. Even when you’re not doing anything wrong. That’s simply…
Parental Favouritism: How to Avoid Favoritism in Your Parenting
byI think it’s safe to say that many parents tend to favour one child over another. Whether they know it or not. But to…
7 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Getting Your Child a Mobile Phone
byThere comes a time in every child’s life where they will ask the dreaded question: “Can I get my own cellphone?” Well in this…
Why Your Child Should Be Playing With Blocks
byBlocks are such a simple but evergreen child’s toy. It’s probably one of the first examples we think of when the topic of play…
Teach Your Kids to Swallow Pills with This Paed’s Hack
bySwallowing pills is something that kids and even adults have difficulties to do. It’s something that you can teach children over five to try…
End Scream Fests with Kids with This Five-Minute Rule
bySometimes certain things happen that might just make you explode. It’s hard to control anger sometimes, especially during stressful times. Screaming at your kids…
How to Talk to Your Kids About War
byIf you’ve been on the Internet the past few days, you must have heard about the devastating war between Israel and Palestine. This war…
6 Must-Have Supplements for Your Kids and What They Help With
byIf you’re a parent, you may be ambivalent towards supplements. Especially where your kids are concerned. Some parents may think they’re overkill while others…
How to Teach Your Children About Electrical Safety at Home
byWe’d like to think that our homes are safe havens where no dangers exist. But that is far from the case. Why else are…
Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire: How to Deal with a Child Who Lies
byChildren spin tall tales and fantastic stories all the time. They do so with their friends, siblings, relatives, and yes, even their parents. For…
Raise Your Kids Right with These 6 Ultimate Parenting Hacks
byThere are thousands of parenting books currently in the market, and billions more sold each year. A phenomenon that reflects just how anxious adults…
Generational Trauma and Parenting: How to Heal Your Family Tree
byThere are many things that a parent passes on to their offspring. Genes, physical attributes, allergies. And yes, even trauma. While strictly a psychological…
Don’t Let This One Habit Stop You from Enjoying Motherhood, Mums
byWe all have that little voice in our heads. The one that constantly criticises us for small mistakes, the one that laughs at our…
Should Kids Be Allowed to Drink Coffee?
byCoffee is one of the most popular drinks on the planet; outranking soda, juice and tea in many parts of the world. It is…
7 Things to Do Between Feedings
byA newborn needs to feed approximately every 2 to 4 hours. As babies grow at an exponential rate, they need their elixir of life…
Family Meals Are Important: Here’s How to Start Having Them
byFamily meals are one of the few family occasions where everyone can sit down, have a nice conversation and enjoy each other’s company. In…
Dos and Don’ts for Your Little Swimmer
bySwimming is a fun activity, for both adults and children. Most of your childhood memories probably involved water. Whether that’s an inflatable pool, the…
How to Talk to Your Kids About Drugs
byWe all know drugs are bad, even though a lot of adults are guilty of using them. But that doesn’t mean our kids shouldn’t…
How to Not Raise Racist Children
byWe’re all living in an increasingly progressive world where people from all walks of life are accepted and embraced. Or, at least that is…
Multitasking Mummies: Is There Room to Slow Down?
byIs there really a way to juggle as many balls humanely possible without having them rain down on you? To mothers, Farisya Syamin, Dr….
How To Teach Your Child the Difference Between Needs and Wants
byDo you know what is the difference between ‘needs’ and ‘wants’? In theory, probably. During practical times, when you are at the mall, and…
Getting Your Toddler To Quit Their Nail-Biting Habit
byNail-biting affects about 60% of children and teenagers and sometimes runs well into adulthood. If your child is nibbling their nails moderately, without injuring themselves,…
The Left-Handers’ Struggles – Would You Make Your Child Change Hands?
byWhilst right-handed people have enjoyed all the conveniences of modern inventions, left-handers may not enjoy them in the same way. In conjunction with International…
Middle Child Syndrome and 7 Tips To Prevent It
byIn conjunction with Middle Child’s Day on the 12th of August, we at Motherhood Story would like to share some information and pointers about…
5 Ridiculous Parenting Advice You Always Hear From Non-Parents
byHave you ever realised that non-parents always love to give you parenting advice on how to manage your kids? Some of the advices are…