You may have expended thought and consideration in selecting an appropriate name for your child. However, some things you could overlook may result in your child’s name ending up with an unintentional blooper attached to it. Consider the following points while selecting your child’s name: Avoid names that lead to cruel nicknames: Accepted, kids will always be kids, … [Read more...] about Unexpected naming issues
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IM codes all dads should know to protect their kids
Parents are often encouraged to train their teens on online safety. That said, there are a few of us who actually know what our kids are saying in chat rooms across the globe. Here are a few conversational abbreviations that should make you wiser: • POS Parent over shoulder • PRW Parents are watching • PIR Parent in … [Read more...] about IM codes all dads should know to protect their kids
Giving your child an ethnic name
While naming their children, parents often choose unusual baby names with an ethnic origin. This trend has gained popularity also in the US, a melting pot of people from various ethnicities living together. Unusual baby names such as Rosalie, Maxime, Kamal, or Galina no longer raise eyebrows. Not all parents necessarily choose unusual baby names from their own culture. They … [Read more...] about Giving your child an ethnic name
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