A new study from the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa reveals that mothers who spend more time on social media engage in conversations with their children significantly less than those…

What types of grandmothers and grandfathers are there, and are they all ready to take on the role of caregivers? How can we build the right relationships? The HouseWife website…

Raising a child begins long before they are born. Parenting should start the moment a mother feels her baby within her. During this time, it’s essential for a woman to…

Not too long ago, as you strolled past the colorful displays of children’s stores, you could only dream of becoming a mother. And now, nestled against your chest is a…

Often, well-meaning moms and dads, grandmas and grandpas try to be “perfect” caregivers for their little ones. They hold their babies close, shielding them from the dangers and threats of…

How often do we, as adults, find ourselves responsible for a child’s unfortunate accident? It’s often our lack of attention and focus that puts them at risk. This is especially…

It’s quite likely that the sound of a spoon clattering to the floor or a puddle of jelly forming on the table that a little one can splash in will…

Responsibility is a significant matter, and making a responsible decision is no small feat. For instance, imagine you’re walking through the jungle and suddenly come face to face with a…

A friend of mine had her husband leave for a couple of days. One morning, she stepped out onto the landing with her little daughter and noticed their neighbor. She…

I just got back from picking up Sasha from preschool. I noticed she was missing for a bit, so I went to check on her in her room. There she…

This morning, we were getting ready: Sasha for preschool, and us for work. She was the first to get dressed and stood waiting by the door. I was throwing on…

I often found myself wondering what’s wrong and why children get sick. Then I came across Anatoly Nekrasov’s book “Maternal Love,” which answered this question and many others. The author…

When Kids Say the Darndest Things Alexey was about 2 or 3 years old. I was lying on the couch when my husband came over and hugged me. With a…

How I Found the Perfect Book for Discussing Tough Topics with Kids Once, I wrote an article about how Sasha asks a thousand and one questions about where babies come…

Letting Go: A Parent’s Challenge I believe the hardest part of being a parent is the moment you have to let your child go, to hand over the reins of…

Five Years of Friendship: The Joys and Challenges Sometimes it’s so easy, and other times it’s incredibly hard to have a five-year-old friend. At this age, kids hit another developmental…

How Important It Is to Cherish Every Day with Loved Ones Recently, I’ve been reflecting on what I would change if I were truly limited in my time on this…

Oh, it seems like the time has come to explain to my daughter where she came from. She’s been curious about this for a while, but my previous answer—something along…

I’m taking Sasha to preschool. Frustrated after her attempts to ask for a little brother, she exclaims in exasperation: “Mom, just tell me already, how are babies born?! I’ll just…

Our kids are 100% reflections of ourselves. Sure, there are exceptions—some children grow up completely different from their parents (for better or worse), and I’ve seen that too. But sometimes,…

A couple of years ago, I read an excellent book: “The Joy of Parenting: How to Raise Without Punishment”. It was quite dense, and I didn’t get through it on…

Лying down to sleep with Sasha, I suggest we play a game. Since our patronymics come from our fathers, she has to guess what her father’s name is based on…

Today is the day I fulfill my promise to my daughter: to buy her a beautiful tricycle. I spent a long time researching online to find the best tricycle for…