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Nov 28 2019

Do You Know If Your Child Is Spoiled?

Do you know if your child is spoiled is somewhat a hard question for any parent to answer. And most of the time, it usually ends with a stern “of course not!” – while trying to hide any tone of doubt.

This is totally understandable, because as parents, we just want our kids to be happy, right?

But sometimes the actions that we make, regardless of how innocent its intention may be, becomes a toxic stew of overindulgence that can turn them into unruly, selfish, entitled children.

In this article, we will present talking points that will help you assess if you are innocently turning your kid into a brat, how to ensure that you don’t, and most importantly how to know if you already have one – and how to prevent it from getting worse!

Let’s start with… [Read more…]

Nov 22 2019

How To Teach Your Baby To Walk – A Comprehensive Guide

How to teach your baby to walk is one of those things that parents are more than happy to volunteer for. Spending hours seeing if your little bucket of joy can walk upright, even for just a second or two, can bring out a smile as wide as the Grand Canyon.

The moment your baby figures out how to stand, then he/she is ready to start walking. And though walking for a child will eventually happen, whether you help out or not, we know for a fact that no parent can’t resist to make that transition a little bit faster.

In this article, we will talk about different ways you can make that transition from crawling to walking – as well as things you should do – based from the collective knowledge of the Kinacle team in raising our own children. We’ve also included advice from other parenting experts from around the world.

We hope that with our collective knowledge, we would be able to come up with a comprehensive guide that you can use, or share with others.

So, are you excited?

Let’s get started then! [Read more…]

Nov 15 2019

A Family Is A Unit – Is Yours One?

The need for a strong family unit is even more important today compared to our parents’ time.

These days, parents tend to work longer hours, and even children are forced to spend more time doing co-curricular activities to prepare them for an ever changing work environment that awaits them – not to mention the temptation of the internet.

In an ideal setting, the idea of a “home” is supposed to be a space where each family member would yearn to return to and a place where you can draw unconditional love and support from. But the reality for many families, not just in the US, but around the world, a home is where a family member just rest for the night in order to recuperate in preparation for the next day.

Some families have it worse than others, but the point is, the demands and challenges of our fast paced world is slowly contributing to the breakdown of family relationships.

Do all of that sound close to home?

Do you feel that the strong family ties you used to have are slowly being eroded by personal commitments, needs and wants?

Don’t worry, it’s not too late to change things back to what they were.

In this article, we will go through three talking points on building healthy family relationships that can help you, and your children, withstand the demands of the modern society we live in.

Let’s delve into it! [Read more…]

Jul 07 2017

10 Essential Co-Parenting Tips For Happier Healthier Children

Co-parenting has been proven to be the healthiest option for children, ensuring both parents play an active role in their child’s life. However, it’s not always easy to follow a happy and healthy co-parenting plan; especially if you are no longer with the child’s mother or father.

Whether you’re trying to come up with a co-parenting plan to strengthen your relationship, or to simply make things better for your child if you and your partner are no longer together, here you’ll discover 10 tips that can really help – especially if you’re going through a rough patch right now. [Read more…]

Apr 21 2017

Great Ways To Connect With Other Parents (And Why It’s Important)

There’s a lot of challenges that come with being a parent and perhaps one of the most surprising is how isolating it can feel. Before baby came along, you likely had plenty of adult conversations. However, once you’re a parent, a LOT of time is taken up by your little one and it’s not unusual for many parents to spend days alone with just them and their child.

This isolation can have a dramatic negative impact on your well-being. While it’s great spending so much quality time with your child, you need a separate life too. If none of your friends have children, it can be difficult to relate to one another. Many friendships sadly fizzle out once baby comes along as your priorities switch.

So, how can you prevent yourself from becoming too isolated? The answer is to connect with other parents. Here we’ll look at some of the best ways to connect with other parents and stop yourself from feeling like you’re going insane. [Read more…]

Oct 21 2016

Top Parent Soothing Tips – How To Stay Calm When Baby Is Crying

Before your little bundle of joy arrived, you knew there were going to be tough times ahead. You likely heard many stories about the sleepless nights and endless crying fits that were to come. It’s no secret babies cry a lot, but hearing about it and experiencing it are two very different things!

Not only can the sound of your little one constantly crying be hard on your ears, it can also be really distressing. As a new parent, you’re instinctively driven to soothe and protect your infant from the minute they’re born. So, when nothing you do seems to be working, combined with the endless sleepless nights, it can be really upsetting and make you want to have your own little breakdown right there on the kitchen floor!

As you may have already found out, when you get stressed, it in turn stresses your baby out even more. So, this then makes it much more difficult to soothe them if you’re not relaxed and in control.

If you’re struggling to stay calm, and trust me, you’re not alone, below you’ll discover some of the top parent soothing tips that could save your sanity. [Read more…]

Aug 29 2016

How To Use Your Hormones To Become A Happier, Better Parent

Have you ever wondered why some people appear to be much happier with parenting than others? Well, according to science, it could be down to hormones.
Research carried out over the past decade, has shown that Oxytocin has a direct impact on how you feel and respond to your little one. So how exactly does it affect your parenting skills and is it possible to manipulate your Oxytocin levels to become a happier, better parent? [Read more…]

Jul 20 2016

How To Deal With The Emotional Issues That Come With Parenthood

Becoming a parent is one of the best, yet also one of the most frightening experiences you’ll ever go through. It’s a time full of joy and happiness, as friends and family bombard you with gifts, cards and messages of “congratulations!”. However, what you aren’t often told or warned about, is that initial joy can soon be replaced with a whole host of emotional issues.

Being a new parent is scary. No amount of preparation sets you up for the sheer terror you face when you realise it’s your sole responsibility to keep your baby safe and healthy. It’s not just fear you have to contend with either. Guilt, stress and the feeling of not being good enough are just some of the emotional issues that can present themselves.

If you’re struggling to cope with any of these unexpected and difficult emotional problems, the first thing you need to know is you are not alone. It may not be talked about very often, but most new parents have felt the way you feel right now. The good news is there are ways to deal with these issues and survive the first year (and those after it) 😉 without losing your sanity. [Read more…]