Indigo Children is a concept that was developed by Nancy Anne Tappe, and that states that Indigo children are more evolved and therefore have paranormal powers, such as telepathy. While some people strongly believe that Indigo children (named after the color of their aura) should be treated in a special way in order to allow them to develop their abilities, others think that there is no evidence that supports this theory and that the characteristics exposed by Indigo children are very similar to the ones displayed by children with  ADHD or other brain disorders. Sometimes parents tend to use the “nicer label”, when it comes to their children, which is good, but it needs to be done to a certain extent, as the misuse of a label may have harmful consequences on your child.

Personally, I wasn’t a specially sensitive child (I was more interested in the Big Bang theory than the existence of angels ) and when it came to facts, I was eager to hear a scientific explanation. After all, my dad is a very skeptical man and I was a skeptical kid myself.  This doesn’t mean that I believe that what you can’t prove doesn’t exist, or that some kids aren’t in fact different. This only means that if my child starts telling me about his past life I’ll have to do a lot of research before I decide to dismiss the British education I’m all for and send them to an Indigo school.

So yes, if there’s any activity that I was willing to participate in, was Halloween. I just loved Halloween: you just got candies for looking spooky, how much better can something get?

Now, my parents are far away from Morticia and Gomez, so they would only let me go candy hunting if I was with an adult. Since I didn’t like kids anyways, it never seemed like a bad deal to me…Now, there are more things to worry about, so if you’re a concerned parent and want to keep your kids safe on Halloween without embarrassing them, here are some useful tips.

Yes, summer vacation, short and sweet if you’re a kid, long and expensive if you’re a parent, is just about over.

While the first day of school has never been a favorite of mine, I fondly remember the preparations that preceded it each year. Besides the fact that everyone in my family suffers from an acute office supplies addiction (markers and post-its and pens! oh my!) there’s something optimistic about the whole ritual.  Every year is a new leaf, a second chance, a do-over.  This year you’ll take nice, neat notes,  keep your books in order and finish all of your homework before watching TV.

But even if you won’t,  you can still enjoy making some pretty new book covers. As parents, this is a chance to spend some quality time with your children. A few stamps, stickers,  stencils and some glitter can turn the book wrapping chore into a fun arts and crafts afternoon.

This helpful ON Networks video shows you how to make DIY Back-to-School supplies for less:

Then we began to wonder: how much do dogs sense? Are they able to detect hormonal and body changes? How do they react? Is there a way to make this process simple?

The Pregnancy Show gave us the answer: dogs do know that you’re pregnant, even before you do. And how to deal with it will depend on your pet. Some pets will want to protect you and your little one, but others, like Mr. V, will require some extra attention and special care.

Having this in mind, you’ll be able to deal with your pet in an better way and help him get used to the idea that he won’t be the only baby anymore.

With lively lounge discussions on fatherhood hot topics, hands-on product reviews and interviews with parenting pros, DadLabs are like the Robin Hoods of paternity – taking it back and bringing it home. Alongside weekly discussions on the many potential paternity pitfalls out there and how to avoid them, DadLabs also demonstrate awe-inspiring thriftiness. For example, check out this video tutorial on how to make your own baby food:

This homemade blended turkey delight may just be more nutritious (and delicious) than what we usually lunch on in the office – just some food for thought. PBJ, anyone?

But babies have a mind of their own, and although all our efforts on keeping a peaceful and quiet environment, our little girl switched from a Peter Rabbit character to a possessed Linda Blair in one second: tantrums

These tantrums didn’t seem to get any better, and reached a peak when she grabbed my sister’s keys and threw them away. The result? Keys couldn’t be found anywhere and we had to find our way into the house by smashing a window with a brick. In one second, our little house on the prairie turned into a street gang target.

But throwing bricks at windows is not the best way to control your child’s tantrum. If you really want tantrums to be over, you need to ignore her/him until the tantrum is gone. Tantrums only last while they have an audience.

If you have this problem with your child, check what Kimberley Blaine from GoToMom has to say about it. It will be more effective than calling father Merrin or throwing bricks.