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Teaching your baby how to swim at an early age can save their lives. Since pool water has a similar environment to your womb, they developed this instinctive skill to swim. But unfortunately, babies can lose this natural gift if parents don't allow them to relearn it.

Whether you carried your precious cargo for nine months, adopted your child, or became a parent in another capacity, many can agree that their children have changed their lives for the better. As time goes on, you watch your child grow from the baby they once were to a child and, eventually to a preteen. While time seems to fly as we watch our children grow, every parent must be ready for the inevitable next step: raising a teenager. As daunting as it may be to see your preteen grow into a teenager, any parent can handle it with a little bit of advice. That is why we’ll be sharing some tips on raising a new teen that may help you and your family.

Life changes are never easy. Whether or not you are the one calling the shots doesn't matter because the road will be bumpy until you can adjust to your new path either way. There are few changes bigger in life than a divorce and if your marriage has ended it may leave you feeling lost, hurt and confused about what to do next. You are not alone and can heal from this experience to build a new life focused on positive decisions.

When you are considering a backyard pool for your home, it is important to consider all of the benefits for the entire family. Both children, and this includes young children and teenagers, and adults have a lot at stake when it comes to deciding to have a swimming area right on the premises. After all, there is some work to be done with a pool, and then of course there are the hours of fun associated with a backyard pool. Here are some expected and perhaps surprising advantages of a family pool.

These days, children are accessing the internet in ever-increasing numbers. 80% of parents of children between ages 5 and 11 report that their child uses a computer or tablet. Kids and teens spend an estimated 44.5 hours weekly using digital media of some type. Nearly a quarter of kids and teens report a belief that they are addicted to video games. Clearly, there is a need for parents to work with their children to establish procedures and rules for safe internet usage in this age of increased screen time. By following these guidelines, parents can help their kids to navigate the internet safely.

Every parent wants to offer their children the best experiences and life they could get. So, a lot of them are looking for activities they can do with their children so that their skills will be developed. While video games can be educational and help children focus better, they can lead to addiction too. 

Caregivers think of others and provide essential services, and this outward focus can put their own health at risk. Parents, especially, need to take care of themselves so that they can enjoy both a fulfilling role and relaxing days in the sun. As the saying goes, you still need to put your own oxygen mask on first so that you can continue your commendable caregiving. Think about these ways to protect your own health as a parent.

A Country Garden is a Montessori early learning childcare centre in Toowoomba, grounded in the philosophy that children should guide their own learning. Between the ages of three and four, your child will be naturally curious, rapidly absorbing information and applying their new-found knowledge wherever they can. The Lemon Grove at A Country Garden is specifically geared towards children in this age group.

Did you know that having children screaming in a moving car is more dangerous than using a cell phone while driving?

This was the conclusion of a study done by researchers from Australia’s Monash University. The researchers established that children are a dozen times more distracting to a driver than using a mobile phone while in control of a moving vehicle.

Such conclusions lead to an important question. Are parents better off allowing more than usual screen time to keep children busy and less distracting inside a car? 

This is the question we attempt to answer in this article. We start by defining screen time and scream time. We then focus on the effects of screen time on children. Finally, we provide some tips on how you can take advantage of screen time to keep children happy when taking a road trip.

What is Screen Time?

Few jobs are more enjoyable than being a parent. The average parent is extremely proud of their children and wants to share their talents and accomplishments. One of the best ways to let all of your friends and family members know more about what your child is up to is by posting on social media.