Family

Raising a child is a something for which absolutely nothing can prepare you. It is a rollercoaster of emotions, with tough times for sure – but made all the more worthwhile for those moments of complete and utter joy. Every parent ‘learns on the job’, so to speak, and this is true even as children get to school age. Which brings us to the topic in question.

As the end of the summer term nears, the dreaded report cards are once again due back to parents across the country. This can be a time for celebration or commiseration, and in …

The first time you see your newborn baby, it is unconditional love at first sight. Those tiny little hands and cheeks and little body are a full package that will fill your heart with instant joy. You want to do whatever you can to keep every single detail fresh in your mind, their scent, their cries and grunts, even the way their hands grasp at everything. You want to remember every single detail for the rest of your life.

As a new parent, you will quickly understand why so many people will tell you to cherish these times truly. Your …