Best Places To Vacation With Kids
Bella Breakdown While it certainly doesn’t feel like it now in some parts of the country, summer is right around the corner. While the days might still be cold and dreary, searching for places to travel this summer might be just the pick me up you need when you are looking out the window. Planning a vacation with kids takes some thought because you want it to be relaxing and enjoyable for everyone. Therefore, finding a great kid – friendly place that also offers the perks of having all of the amenities adults want is definitely a priority when you...
Breastfeeding Tips From New App “The Breastfeeding Friend”
Bella Breakdown Almost three-quarters of women start breastfeeding when their child is born; however by 6-8 weeks, this drops to just 44%. This makes breastfeeding rates in England among the lowest in the world. A new survey of 1,000 mothers of young children commissioned by Public Health England revealed that in hindsight, mothers wished they had been better prepared for breastfeeding. Before the birth of their first child, mums’ biggest priorities were buying baby equipment (66%), preparing for labour (49%) and buying baby clothes (40%). However, post birth, nearly a quarter (24%) wished they had read about and were...
Tips For Teaching Kids Financial Literacy
Bella Breakdown It’s important to start teaching children about money and its value at a young age. Bank of Montreal’s Omar Abouzaher says some parents wait too long to teach their kids financial literacy, and that parents can start early by explaining what it means to save, and then build on that foundation. Waiting until the child is older, and then cramming as much information into their brains as possible, is not the route to go. That way, they can learn the simpler ideas about saving and money when they are young and can begin to implement more complicated...
Children And Smartphones: To Allow, Or Not To Allow
Bella Breakdown We wish we could say this was an ‘age-old’ dilemma, but that wouldn’t be too accurate. Smartphones have only recently come on to the scene, within the last 15 years or so, but their impact has been astounding. Not just with advancements in communication between adults, smartphones have now made their way into the hands of adolescents and children, bringing up a valid conundrum for parents every where: should I allow my child to have and/or use a smartphone? See, the problem is, once they go off to school, many of the other kids will more than...
Fighting The February Boredom Doldrums: Ideas For How To Keep Kids Occupied During Colder Months
Bella Breakdown When the weather is cold and the days are short, being cooped up indoors can become somewhat of a tedious situation for our little ones. Let’s be real – it’s not easy for us either. It is during this time that parents end up hearing “I’m bored!” continuously from kids. It might be tempting to give in to allowing your kids extra time watching television, or playing on tablets and phones. However, rather than allowing your kids to zone out in a mindless way, try getting creative instead. Kids need to be active. Their little bodies need the...
