Nanny to Mommy: parenting

How to Support Your Teen's Weight Loss Journey: Useful Tips

Thursday, June 8, 2023

In a world where societal pressures and unhealthy habits often lead to weight issues among teenagers, it's crucial for parents and guardians to play an active role in supporting their teens' weight loss journey. Adolescence is a sensitive time, filled with physical and emotional changes, and it's important to approach weight loss with empathy, understanding, and a focus on overall well-being. But how can you effectively support your teen in their quest for a healthier lifestyle? In this blog post, we'll delve into some practical and valuable tips that will not only encourage your teen's weight loss journey but also foster a positive body image and lifelong habits for their well-being. Let's dive in!

How to Support Your Teen's Weight Loss Journey: Useful Tips

How To Ensure Your Teenager Hasn't Thrown A Party In Your Absence

Wednesday, June 7, 2023

House parties! The bane of any homeowner with any older teenagers or young adults in the house, and the love of any teenager or young adult invited to one. We all have memories of attending parties that our friends threw in an impromptu manner, with seemingly more people than were invited showing up. It’s a fun time for them, but never good for the household, never really that healthy, and of course, not something you wish to deal with when you return. Add alcohol and teenage/young adult bravado into the mix, and a lack of adult supervision can be a bad thing.

How To Ensure Your Teenager Hasn't Thrown A Party In Your Absence

You may have a lax or strict attitude towards this based on your own experiences and parenting style, but one thing is sure - it’s your right to decide what happens in your household. If your child is old enough to stay at home and continue studying or working while you head off for the weekend for other responsibilities, then you’re entrusting one of your most important assets to them. Of course, this is a good way to gauge their trustworthiness and to make it clear how you expect them to behave.

We’re sure your teen is wonderful and can be trusted. Just in case you want to make sure, though, here’s how to check if they’ve thrown a party when you return - despite their protestations to the contrary:

The Importance of a Holistic Approach in Supporting Your Kids Early Age Development

Monday, June 5, 2023

As parents, we are entrusted with the incredible responsibility of nurturing our children and fostering their development. The early years of a child's life are a critical time for growth and learning, shaping their future well-being and success. To ensure our children reach their full potential, it is essential to embrace a holistic approach to their early-age development. This comprehensive approach acknowledges the interconnectedness of various aspects of a child's life and promotes their physical, cognitive, social, and emotional well-being. In this blog post, we will explore the significance of a holistic approach in supporting your kids' early-age development.

The Importance of a Holistic Approach in Supporting Your Kids Early Age Development

What Parents Should Know About Raising Their Kids in San Antonio

Friday, June 2, 2023

Parenting presents challenges but also many unexpected joys. If you live in San Antonio, you might feel raising your kids there makes sense. The city has many exciting sights you can visit that your children should enjoy.

You can learn what to see and do in San Antonio with the kids if you’ve lived there your whole life. If you moved there from somewhere else, though, you must learn about the city and its various neighborhoods and opportunities, just like your kids.

Let’s discuss what parents should know about raising children in this bustling, energetic city.

10 Tips For Monitoring Your Child’s Media Consumption

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Today, children are exposed to an unprecedented variety of media content that can shape their perceptions, learning experiences, and social interactions. While the accessibility of technology and the internet offers many benefits, it also indicates challenges for parents seeking to ensure their child’s safe and responsible media consumption. Monitoring and guiding your child’s media usage is essential to foster a healthy relationship with technology, encourage critical thinking, and protect them from potential harm.

10 Tips For Monitoring Your Child’s Media Consumption

This article offers valuable tips for monitoring your child’s media consumption and helping them navigate the complex world of media and develop a well-rounded and balanced lifestyle. So, read on!

How To Improve Your Kids’ Emotional Intelligence

Friday, April 28, 2023

As a parent, engaging in activities like reading with your kids can help improve their literacy. However, you can help your child develop social-emotional abilities in several ways beyond academics. The good news is that you could already be doing this without even noticing. Still, you are your child’s first teacher, and this involves assisting them in building interactive and emotional skills to thrive everywhere, from school to work and everyday life. Below are four helpful ways to achieve that.

How To Improve Your Kids’ Emotional Intelligence

How to Make Sure Your Children Get Enough Exercise

Thursday, April 27, 2023

Exercise is very important for children. In fact, they need to be getting around an hour a day, and unfortunately, most kids are not getting this. This may cause many problems and can even lead to becoming overweight or even obese. The health consequences of this, not to mention the psychological effects, are well-known and numerous, and it is a problem that rises as the child grows into adolescence. So, it is important that you find ways to ensure your children get enough exercise. This blog is designed to help you find those ways; take a look below:

How to Make Sure Your Children Get Enough Exercise

Protect Your Young Children Without Being Overbearing

Wednesday, April 26, 2023

The moment you became a parent you transformed into a super protective, caring and soft-hearted person. You would never have imagined yourself in this situation before having children, especially as you’re usually so laid back throughout your day to day life. When it comes to teaching your kids about the world around them, there are often a lot of tricky topics to navigate. Your instinct as a parent will always be to protect them fiercely, but you don’t want them to lack independence as they grow and develop. Finding the fine balance between being a protective parent without being too overbearing is certainly a challenge, but here are a handful of methods to get you started.

Effective Ways to Motivate Your Kids to Learn More

Tuesday, April 25, 2023

When you motivate your kids to learn and study, you set them up for greater success in school and in life. It can be hard to identify how to do this, but here are some small tips to get started.

Future Cutting Edge Jobs for the Younger Generations

Monday, April 3, 2023

It feels like kids are always getting smarter. Keeping up with computers is hard enough if you are of a certain age. And there are still some people who struggle with switching on a computer or using apps. And surprisingly, just over 30% of people aged 16 to 29 don’t have work-related computer skills. If you think that’s hard, take a look at these future cutting-edge jobs.

Summer Camp Ideas for Children

Wednesday, March 8, 2023

School is rapidly approaching the end and what are your plans this summer? If you are like my family, we vacation during the spring or fall so the summer is wide open. My children are just now getting old enough to participate in summer camps. The reason I personally like the idea of summer camps, is because I like for my children to stick to some sort of schedule and, honestly, get out of the house for a few hours.

Since my family is so new to summer camps, please let me know what summer camps you have attended and I will look into them. I want to have an ongoing summer camp list that people can use and find informative.

Coping Methods for Children Who Struggle with Social Anxiety

Tuesday, March 7, 2023

Social anxiety is when someone has a powerful fear of certain group situations and activities. Children who have this condition experience anxiety in a number of social situations, such as play dates, playing in sports, after school activities, and large family gatherings. It also affects their performance at school, as they fear reading out loud or speaking in front of the class.

Parents Essentials: Everything You’d Need When The Baby Comes

Sunday, March 5, 2023

As a first-time parent, the amount of things you need to buy for your baby can be overwhelming. What are the absolute essentials that you need to have before your little one arrives? This list will help you sort through all of the must-haves and figure out what you really need to create a comfortable space for your new arrival. New parents have enough on their plate without having to worry about making sure they have everything they need for their baby - let this blog post be your guide. Trust us, with these essential items, you and your baby will be all set!

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How To Help Your Kid Find The Perfect Glasses

Thursday, February 23, 2023

Finding the perfect glasses for your child can sometimes be an uphill task. Not only do you have to consider style and fashion, but also functionality and comfort. They must look good while also being practical enough to wear all day long without causing any discomfort or irritation. With so much to think about, it can be challenging to know where to start. Let's discuss how you can help your kid find the perfect glasses for them.

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How a Dirty Home Can Negatively Impact Your Child’s Development

Wednesday, February 8, 2023

It's no secret that a dirty home can be detrimental to the health and well-being of both adults and children. But what about your children specifically? Many parents don't realize how much a dirty house can affect their child's development, physical health, and emotional state. In this blog post, we will discuss why it is so important to keep a clean home when you have kids, delving into the biological reasons behind the correlation between a chaotic environment and poor mental and physical health in our little ones.

How To Deal with Behavioral Issues Among Children

Monday, January 2, 2023

One of the biggest challenges of parenting is dealing with children’s difficult or defiant behavior. Regardless of your disciplinary strategies, each child will likely have challenging behaviors.

How to Stop Cyberbullying: 7 Tips for Parents and Kids

Tuesday, December 27, 2022

Are your kids spending too much time online? Are you worried about them being exposed to cyberbullying? If so, you’re not alone. Cyberbullying is a real problem that can have serious consequences for both the victims and perpetrators. Parents must guide their children on cyberbullying while teaching them how to use technology responsibly. But it's not always easy when it comes to online safety.

That's why we've created this guide for parents. So, they can understand what cyberbullying is, learn how to identify potential signs of it in their child’s life, and take actionable steps towards preventing or stopping it. With our help, you'll be able to keep your kids safe from cyberbullying and ensure they use technology responsibly!

How to Prevent Cyberbullying | Parent Help Guide

Unlocking the 5 Secrets of Raising a Future Business Leader

Tuesday, December 20, 2022

As a parent, you want to give your child every opportunity to succeed in life. One way to do that is to encourage them to be entrepreneurial and start their own business. Not only can this help them develop valuable skills, but it can also provide a sense of accomplishment and self-reliance.

In this article, we'll go over some tips on how you can help your child start their own business and learn about entrepreneurship. Following these tips can help your child learn about entrepreneurship and develop the skills they need to succeed in the business world.

5 Troubles Your Teen May Need Help With

Monday, December 19, 2022

If you are a parent, then it’s natural to worry about your child. However, as they get older, you also need to ensure that you are providing them with a certain level of independence and the ability to essentially fight their own battles. That said, there are still steps that you will need to take to protect your teenager and help them with some of the more common challenges they may face in life. So, understand what we mean by this, let’s explore some of the common troubles that your teen could face and the steps you should take.

3 Topics to Bring Up with Your College-Bound Student

Sunday, November 27, 2022

Whether or not you have already sent some kids to college, it’s important to have some time to talk to your student about making responsible choices while they are at school. Even if they don’t appear to be listening to you, parents are still one of the most important sources of information for young adults. There are several things you may want to speak with them about before they head off.

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