How to Be a Great Parent When You Have to Work Overnight Shifts

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“Gosh, it has been ages since I’ve gone out with my family” “I barely get time to sleep” “ You know what! I sleep in the morning and don’t get to see my children”. 

Though we all know it’s not easy to be a good parent, a lot of us try to do the best we can. Sometimes unending meetings and working late at night can take away our family time. However, miseries of such a kind shouldn’t stop us from doing our part. Here are some tips to help parents who work overnight shifts become great moms and dads.

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6 Amazing Benefits Of Reading Bedtime Stories To Kids

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At night, just about bedtime, under a warm light, open a storybook to read out to your child, who eagerly waits to imagine every plot back in his mind. It’s not just about sowing the seeds of imagination but also about spending quality time with your child and relaxing him up when he’s ready to drift into a good nap.

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6 Tips To Help Children Improve Their Concentration

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How often have you felt that life has become more of puppetry today? Will you think before you mechanically dance to the tune of the notifications that appear on your smart gadgets? Work, family, or social, our lives have a quiet intruder- DISTRACTION. Troll videos, shorts, reels, friendly messages, memes, ads, office mails, and even breaking news are the nicknames given to the distractions.

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When Should Your Child Get A Mobile

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In a world that revolves around gadgets, deciding whether or not to give your child a mobile for personal use could be an ordeal. Heated debates between parents with varied perspectives on the use and usefulness of the device at a young age have not been conclusive enough to make a choice for children.

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7 Tips to Combat Parental Burnout

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When we were young, our upbringing looked more like a single person’s responsibility. As men folk earned for the family, our mothers managed home chores and looked after the family(sometimes huge and without complaints). Did we even know if our mothers had bad days, mood swings, or exhaustion? It was rather a mom’s burnout that went unnoticed most of the time.

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10 Things Fathers Can Do To Support Their Wives During Pregnancy

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Wondering what ‘to-be-dads’ have got to do with pregnancy? Gone are the days when pregnancy was a totally ladies’ affair. Today men are more supportive than ever to help their spouses and believe in the power of togetherness in welcoming a new member to their family. For those who consider being an integral part of their wife’s pregnancy, here are 10 things you can do to support them.

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5 Best Reasons To Buy Second-Hand Things for Kids

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Hmmm… second-hand things…for kids? It may not sound like a great idea when you first listen to it because your kids are special to you and don’t want to have a used thing for your prince or princess.

But with growing social consciousness and collective effort to reduce carbon footprint and save ecology, people are opting for used things which are affordable and in surprisingly usable conditions. 

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The Pros and Cons Of Posting Photos Of Your Children On Social Media

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Children and Social Media- where does the connection ring a bell? Ah! Privacy. Well, privacy matters to adults as well. So how do children being on social media become a matter of concern? Sometimes a cute picture or video can generate many fans. And some may even get viral for reasons unknown to the uploader(at that point). 

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Tips for Parents To Raise Twins

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Raising children is an experience of a lifetime. No matter how many children you bring up, their individuality adds to the fun and challenges of parenting. When it comes to twins, the challenges are 2x. 

To watch twins growing up together is priceless, like their behavior, companionship, adapting skills, sharing, and caring attitude are different from children who have older or younger siblings.

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