Raising Kids

Raising kids can be a difficult task to complete sometimes but the reward from watching them grow up and develop is worth every bit of effort. There comes a time when every parent feels overwhelmed and feels like they are exhausted since keeping up with the energy level of a child is very difficult and tiring. 


One of the most popular choices and it's becoming a trend is getting a nanny or a babysitter. Getting a nanny can be a lot of help but some parents simply don't understand that a nanny is for help and not for replacing the parent. But, do you really need a nanny?


You need a nanny if you have a job and you need to leave your child with a responsible person while you are at work or you feel overwhelmed and exhausted. You don't need a nanny if you are unemployed and you can turn all your attention towards your child. In this case you can hire a part time household help to assist you one or two days a week so you can run to do your chores.  Better yet, you can get the help of your family, usually the grandma's are always willing to lend you a helping hand.


Always remember that children need parents attention, love and support and they can only get that kind of love from the parents. When the child feels he is not getting enough attention from the parents he will start having behavior changes to attract the desired attention.  Children can become very frustrated because the parents are too absent and may need counseling for dealing with their emotions. These are all things you should avoid, your child is your most precious possession and you, as a parent should do anything you can to protect them from harm. The best thing you can do is to get involved in the your child's life as much as possible even if you have a nanny.  Try to spend time with your child as much as possible because time goes by so quickly and you will soon miss the times when your child was a tiny baby. 

A perfect balance is all you need for a healthy and happy lifestyle.