Author Archives: Mercedes Burt

Take Time Out

Parenting is a hard job. It is made even harder when parents, especially mothers, have to work and be away from their children. That separation makes it difficult to focus and often causes guilt in the parent and separation anxiety in the child. Most time it can’t be avoided. In times like today, when the…

The God Parents

Choosing God parents for you child can e a daunting job. You want to choose the best people for the job, the ones you can count on when you need a helping hand. At the same time you do not want to hurt anyone’s feelings. Yes it is very daunting indeed. Still your kids are…

Internet Dangers

Recently there has been a news story abut a young girl, only eleven, receiving death threats for posts she has made on the internet. This goes to show that even in an age where children seem to be miniature adults they are not. They still need monitoring in their day to day lives and protection…

Parents Just Don’t Understand

Parents just don’t understand. The Fresh Prince himself uttered those words and I am sure plenty of parents once felt the same way. Now as parents they are making their kids feel the same way. It is a cycle no doubt, but does it have to be a never ending one? I don’t think so….

Foster Parenting

Foster parenting is a very rewarding thing to do First of all and most importantly it gives a unfortunate child somewhere to go. That however is just the beginning. The benefits are endless for both the foster parent and the child. Even your own children if you have any can benefit. The children, just like…