Karen Sosa, Author at Canadian Moms Magazine

When to Stop Using Baby Monitor?

The intrinsic nature of a parent is to worry. Sometimes their fears are good other times, it seems extreme– but can they help it? No.
But when does that bother to start to become unhealthy? One way in which this anxiety can manifest itself is through the use of a baby monitor.
Though it may benefit certain situations, many parents rely heavily on these devices long past the appropriate time.
Are you stuck trying to figure out when to stop using a baby monitor?
This article will give some valuable tips on tackling these parenting challenges …

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9 Tips for Effective Parenting

Parenting is a tough job but can be very rewarding. When you are a parent, you work a full-time job 24/7 without pay and vacation leave. What is most challenging about parenthood is there is no exact formula for it; it is a case-to-case basis.
To segue, when parenting pushes you to the limit, CBD-related products can help relieve your anxiety and stress. Here are 9 tips that would make parenting a little less stressful:
1. Love Without Judging
Often, we profess our love for our children, but when they sin or commit mistakes, we tend to get angry and say things that hurt them. The most common rift that happens between…

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How to Save for Your Child’s College Education

As a parent, you likely have a never-ending list of things you need to do before your child heads off to college. You’ll want to help instill diligent work habits and some basic skills for living away from home. You’ll try to teach some basic financial responsibility, and go over some important health and safety advice (including the sex talk, updated for college). And, of course, you’ll always be adding new thoughts and ideas based on your child specifically, as well as where he or she is attending college.
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Kids

Tips on Talking to Your Child About Vaping

It is your responsibility as a parent to straighten your child’s deeds. Bargain E-Juice says, Depending on how you talk to your child about vaping, they can decide to quit doing it. It is essential to find the best opportunity to talk about vaping with your child. Finding the best time to talk about vaping to your child will keep them prepared and comfortable.
You will, therefore, have higher chances of succeeding in your talk. The most important part about taking your child about vaping is gathering relevant information and listening to them. The key thing to pay attention to should be …

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Can Grandparents Spoil Your Children?

Grandparents want to create a special connection with their grandchildren. This is no surprise because they have a lot of experience in raising children. Thus, they might be times that they cross the line on the rules you imposed on your child. Here are some ways to keep you, your child, and your parents all happy.
Discuss with the Grandparents
It can be a challenge to resolve grandparents who tend to spoil. If your parents spoil your child outside your household, it is more difficult. Nevertheless, if it happens in your home, it is easier to discuss it with them since you are all in your home. Moreover, we cannot have …

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A Quick Guide in Having Sex After Having Children

Regardless of the number of children and their ages, having children can alter your sexual relationship with your partner. The challenges of getting intimate could vary depending on your children’s developmental stages. Nevertheless, there are ways to deal with this. Though it could be difficult, it is worth it.
Making Effort
Sex goes beyond physical intimacy and getting pleasure from it. This is an act that makes your relationship deeper. Therefore, it can help you go through the good and worst times. Doing this can be the ideal and only time to be completely connected and get away from the daily chaos in your household…

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How to Raise Good Children

Most parents tend to focus on putting much time and effort into making sure that their child grows to be a successful person. There is nothing wrong with this, but making sure that their child grows to be a good person is more important and beneficial to society.
Telling Your Child to Inspire Others
Even though there is news at times about kids showing bad behavior or bullying in school, a lot of children show good behavior in their daily lives. One way you can instill this in your child is to tell them to inspire and help others. If they see their classmate sad, they can try to cheer them up. Also, you can ask them to take…

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Things Moms Need to Have in Autumn

For expectant and first-time mothers, some must-haves have been tried and tested for fall. As you may have known, autumn means more expenses for new shoes and clothing. Here are some of the things you ought to have for this season.
As an expectant mother, you might feel a bit overwhelmed with the items needed, but one of the most important things you need to have is a reliable breast pump. You can also get swaddle blankets and have fun picking out from many cute prints available. You can also have a sturdy baby carrier in preparation for your newborn.
For new parents, your must-have is a nice stroller. This is a great …

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Make-Up Hacks For Busy Mothers

If you are attending a party or have a fancy date with your partner, you likely want to feel more glamorous with great make-up and hair. Understandably, you could be busy, so here are some make-up tips if you are crunched for time.
Consider Your Key Facial Features to Save Time
If you do not have much time to apply contour, you can work more on your base. You can apply your primer, foundation, and concealer. This is a simple way to enhance your features.
Nevertheless, if you want to be more glamorous, you can choose a key facial feature and focus on enhancing that. Do you want statement lips? You can opt to apply red…

Kids

How to Help Your Child Overcome Too Much Shyness?

Have you noticed some children being comfortable talking with people they just met for a long period and your child becomes overly shy just by greeting another person? You do not need to worry because there are ways that you can make your child deal with extreme shyness.
Discuss with Your Child What They Could Expect in Social Situations
When you go to a place wherein it is noisy or there are a few people he only knows, you can tell him a particular task he can do. In a family gathering, you can tell him to give something to his uncle and smile after their uncle thanks him. After that, you can tell him that he can rest. By …