Author: My Family Digest

When you have crows feet, every smile makes you self conscious. Here are some tips on how to reduce their appearance – so you can smile happily again!

Outdoor games are the perfect way of having fun with family and friends as well keeping active and healthy. Here some of my favorite outdoor games for you to enjoy..

We often hear about boosting our IQ, but what about emotional intelligence? Is it important to our wellbeing? What will it do for you in your life? Read on to learn what EQ can do for you..

Being a single parent is a challenge, but just as with any type of parenting, the rewards are numerous. All parenting has its challenges, but single parents face a unique set of circumstances that takes special navigation. With a little planning, you can make these challenges less intimidating..

Father’s Day is a wonderful day to celebrate the men in our lives who deserve applause and honor. For a family without a father, however, it can be very painful and is a yearly reminder of the loss already experienced by them..

Many amazing adult children of single parent homes have proven this myth as untrue. So what can you as a single parent do to ensure that your children will be one of the success stories?

Mother’s Day is a loved holiday for many families. It becomes a painful reminder, however, for those who are missing their mother. Here are some ways to celebrate Mother’s Day when your children do not have a mother for whatever reason..

Platonic parenting – what is it and how does it work? This may be a new term, but it has certainly soared in popularity in recent years. Here is an overview of platonic parenting, and how to decide if it may be the right way of parenting for you and your family..

There are a few huge misconceptions that threaten to cause misunderstandings between single parents and their friends, family and others who fail to realize how wrong they are. Here are some of the biggest misconceptions, and the truths that we can use to battle the lies..

As your child grows and becomes interested in activities, it will be up to you to help guide them in choosing the right ones for them. How can you decipher what is a good idea and what is not, as far as classes go? Here are a few guidelines to help you along your way..

As your child grows and reaches for new inspirations in their life, there will be one crucial skill that they will need to learn. This skill will maximize their potential in every area, and bring them opportunities that no education is able to. This skill is networking..

All children have interests, and most will go through many during their childhood. As parents, it may seem to us at times that our child cannot settle on any particular interest, and flies through various phases constantly. This is completely normal for children, and it should not only be tolerated but encouraged..

Keeping busy and learning new things will be a large part of your child’s self-discovery. There will be many activities to try—but the cost adds up very quickly. Here are a few tips to help you save money on extracurricular pursuits for your child..

One of the best ways your child can grow to become a unique individual is through playtime. When your child creates, explores and finds their own adventures, it will be some of the greatest times they experience, and you will find hidden gifts in each of your children..

As your child grows and discovers who they are, it will be one of the most important experiences of their life. Discovering yourself and all that lies within you is something that is complicated, even for adults. Here are some steps you can take to ensure that your child grows, learns, and becomes a successful, self-aware adult..

If you are like me, I look forward to the latter part of the calendar year with both anticipation and dread. “Happy Holidays” really has taken on new meaning these days. In this article you will learn how to have happier, stress free holidays with your family and loved ones..

Divorce is an emotional, psychological, physical and often spiritual trial. The same goes for your child. Even though they may be young or not aware of the intimate details of the marriage issues, they are affected by the fallout. Here are some of the ways your divorce may effect the behavior of your child, and what you can do about it.

Children put their parents on pedestals. You are the first person who influences them for good or bad. They love, trust and seek your approval throughout their lives. You are the person they most want to impress. The gravity of this role can crush a parent…or a child. Here’s what it means to be a role model for your young ones.

How many of us have ever imagined what the worst thing possible would be to happen in our lives? Far too many people can tell you that that something is the loss of a child. Just the thought can bring chills, disbelief and numbness. The pain of such a loss is devastating and overwhelming.

Have you ever heard someone say, “Get a life”? Most often it means “stay out of my business,” but in a more condescending way. But, maybe it is good advice for those parents who have invested a great deal emotionally into their children. The teen years are where this fact is most apparent..