When Should A Child Start Getting A Shower Alone?

When should you let your child start getting a shower alone?   When can they be trusted to wash well enough to do it alone? We have some real world advice from real world parents on how to make sure your child is old enough to safely and competently shower by themselves. Is your child old enough …

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Angry Kids and Underlying Issues

Do you have a child who seems angry or aggressive, and are wondering what could be the real reasons your child is angry?  Dealing with an angry child can be overwhelming, but odds are in your favor that your  child is completely and totally normal, but getting to the root cause can save both you …

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What to Do When Your Child is Scared to Use the Potty

Last week, I read an e-mail about a child that was scared of the potty.  I know it FEELS a little crazy that your toddler is afraid of the toilet, but it is way more common than you might think! We have 10 parent-tested solutions for how to potty train a toddler when fear is …

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House Speaker Mike Johnson Was Photographed With Notorious Sex Offender Josh Duggar

Speaker Mike Johnson campaigned with now-disgraced reality TV star Josh Duggar years ago in Louisiana. Johnson has a long close association with Family Research Council president Tony Perkins, who has been connected to religious and political leaders accused of sexual abuse. Johnson called Duggar, now in prison for child pornography, a “friend” when the two …

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Keke Palmer gets restraining order against ex-boyfriend Darius Jackson

Keke Palmer accuses ex, Darius Jackson, of abuse Keke Palmer has accused her ex, Darius Jackson, of physical and emotional abuse and is seeking custody of their son. Keke Palmer has been granted a temporary restraining order against former partner Darius Jackson after she alleged in court documents that he repeatedly abused her during their …

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Know the pros and cons of investing in your child’s name

Noida-based Sameeksha Srivastava (34), too, opened a bank account in her daughter’s name right after her birth and made a lump sum investment in the Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana (SSY), a government scheme designed for girl children. The SSY account can be opened either at a bank or post office. The scheme allows you to avail …

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How do I optimize my portfolio to buy a house, start a family?

My monthly salary post-taxes is ₹1.95 lakh. I have SIP (systematic investment plans) of ₹15,000 in Axis Bluechip, ₹15,000 in Canara Robeco Small Cap, ₹15,000 in Parag Parekh Flexi Cap since two years and my investments are currently valued at ₹6.83 lakh. Besides, I have direct stock investments valued at ₹6.6 lakh. This also includes …

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