Some time ago, while I was waiting at the cashier of a grocery shop, a teen magazine caught my attention. The headline read ‘quiz: Are your parents super-cool or super-strict?’ I could not help myself but wonder if I would end up as a super-cool parent or a super-strict one. In addition, what is a cool parent anyway? To answer this question,...
We relocated to Maine when I was five months pregnant with my son. All of my husband’s and my family were over a thousand miles away and I found myself feeling isolated and lonely in a way I had never experienced before. For the remainder of my pregnancy, my five-year-old daughter and I would get out frequently during the day...
Getting your children to enjoy taking care of their teeth is not an easy task since most parents don’t find taking care of their teeth enjoyable either. Let’s be honest, how often do you jump for joy at the idea of brushing and flossing your teeth? BE TRUTHFUL So, parents need to be honest with their children when they are trying to get them...
What kind of parent are you? Are you like me, constantly worried about what you see and read in the news? Are you terrified about going outside and living your life freely? Have you been going through life with an unpleasant emotion which is caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, or a...
Most people know that breastfeeding is a healthy choice for babies. We also know that extended breastfeeding provides even more health benefits for both mother and child. Beyond the scientific evidence, however, are benefits that no one really talks about in the media – benefits for mom and child in the day-to-day. Here’s why I breastfed all my babies past...
‘Do you think you are confident?’ I asked my kids. Luckily, they both said yes. Because, I explained to them, Mommy will write about raising confident kids; and if you weren’t confident Mommy would be a fake. My daughter gave me her special quite relaxing smile. To proof his confidence, my 10 year old son started dancing and told me he would even...
Being a single parent is the reality of my life and the life of many other parents. Have you like me ever found yourself stressed out? I sometimes lash out at my daughter at every small mishap. I was feeling overwhelmed. I was unhappy. Has that happened to you? I know I had to change my mind set. It was...
To be expecting a baby is such an unpredictable and happy surprise. There’s the joy, the tears, the questions and comments from the first time I confirmed I was expecting. There are lots of smiles, hugs, and some happy tears and then the nice questions and the belly rubs. Being pregnant is truly one of the greatest joys of being...
I had a dream one night and in my dream I was setting up a stage for little children of different nationalities and ages to sing and dance and learn. In my dream there were lots of mothers, fathers, uncles and school teachers and even nannies mingling and sharing a good time around the children. The children were happily dancing...
Mom how dare you sleep? Are you one of those moms like me who feel guilty with getting some night rest or down time to take a break from mom duties? Here are some of my experiences with issues around sleep and self-care and how important getting a goodnight is as well as how a mom can get some sleep. As...
KachyTv is a great resource for learning and fun at home! Whether using them for education or entertainment, the videos at KachyTv are a wonderful tool for engaging and teaching your child. The blog on the site also provides an invaluable resource for parents; it’s filled with informative and inspiring articles written by parents for parents, to encourage and support one another on the journey of parenthood!
As parents, we all want the best for our kids. That's why I love Kachy TV and am proud to be part of the KachyTV community! It is combining practical fun and learning experiences for kids with videos and a blog where parents can learn, grow and get support. Everyone at the blog is adding value by sharing a personal experience or useful tips. It helps to know that there are other parents out there with similar issues that we have. At the end, we can all relax a little bit more and be the fun parent we always wanted to be.
