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It takes a village to raise a family; advice and tips to make the most of yours.
Cheap or Free Baby Boxes to Save You Money
As a first time parent, I was an eager beaver to start collecting as much as possible for our child before they made their arrival into this world. As with most families, though, we had bills and extra things that needed our attention as well, so shopping on a budget was always a difficult thing thanks to baby items being so expensive! So after hours and hours of researching all forms of social media and websites, I made up a list of places to try out and got some pretty decent items out of my haul that I brought in. So without any hesitation, I will share my findings with you and my experiences with them, and hopefully save you some money in the end.
By Jennifer Carlisle6 years ago in Families
Tips for If Your Child Wants to Swim Competitively
Get Accustomed to Early Practice Times Whenever you talk to someone who has been swimming competitively, you will most likely hear about the dreaded early morning workout sessions. As with any activity that involves getting out of bed much earlier than your counterparts, it is essential to prepare as much as you can the night before, such as packing your lunch and laying out everything you will need to take out the door with you. Additionally, your child may have a difficult time not engaging with electronic devices such as their cell phone before going to bed. If necessary, make sure to set a time for devices to be turned off so they do not interfere with sleep that is crucial for waking early and staying energized throughout the day.
By Olivia Picton6 years ago in Families
9 Tips for Stay-At-Home Moms
When my daughter was born, my husband and I made the decision that I would stay home with her. At first I didn't like the idea, but slowly I came to enjoy it. After staying home for two years, I have come up with some tips for anyone who is thinking about staying home with their child.
By Caitlyn Popovich6 years ago in Families
Tips for Improving Parent-Teen Relationships
Teen years are one of the hardest periods in every human’s life. Your body is changing, your mind is changing, you experience so many controversial feelings; it’s impossible to handle sometimes. You are not yet an adult and not a child any longer. People keep expecting things from you like you are an adult and keep treating you as a child. It’s just hard to be a teenager. And it might be harder still to be a parent of a teenager. A bond with a teenage kid is fragile like never before; this relationship is easy to break, hard to restore and keep even the semblance of peace at home. And yet, here are a few things you still can do to improve things between you and your tumultuous teen.
By Alyssa Day6 years ago in Families
How to Know When Your Spouse Could Be Lying
You had a fairy tale wedding, and then all of a sudden life hit. All of your dreams simply disappeared, and over time you grew more and more distant in your relationship. If this sounds familiar, then read further to get a better understanding of why you may feel like you are living with a wolf in sheep's clothing.
By Olivia Picton7 years ago in Families
Childhood Depression: 5 Things to Do When Your Child Is Depressed
Children, especially teenagers, go through a vast gamut of changes while growing up. Some go through occasional mood swings or the emotional outbursts that are likely to be experienced amongst most adolescents. But few changes are not the part of this development process, yet remain deceptively cloaked under the false front of growing up issues. With this, we refer to the prolonged sadness/ irritability/ aches and pains/ lack of energy etc. It starts interfering and affecting the child's social as well as inter-personal activities, causing Depression. It is, therefore, pivotal to dig up this thin line between the two so that one can take action and attend to it ASAP.
By Jessica Smith7 years ago in Families
6 Tips for Less Stress Parenting
Are the kids driving you bonkers? Do you feel stressed out all the time and in need of some help? Whether you are a new parent, or you have a toddler, school age, or teenager, parenting can be hard, especially if the other parent isn’t able to be involved. Let’s take a closer look at what stress can do to you and tips to help relieve some of it too.
By Paisley Hansen7 years ago in Families
Love, Hugs, and Last Chances
When I lost my 14-year-old son to a tragic accident, I was plunged into a world of utter darkness. The light had gone out in my world. Everything moved in slow motion, and I would only hear the sounding of my heart trying to stop beating. The pain was so unbearable, I thought for sure I would not live until morning.
By Pattie Warner-lee7 years ago in Families
Guide to Choosing a Mattress for Children's Health
It's not a secret anymore that you need a quality mattress to power through your day without any tiredness or heaviness in the body and mind. When you feel your body is giving up due to ache and discomfort, the first thing that you need to check is the condition of your mattress. A damaged or old bed can fail to relax your body. The same thing can happen with your kid if his or her mattress is not proper. A kid can be healthy and active only when he or she gets sound sleep. And as you are aware, the choice of a surface on which your kid sleeps can play a substantial role in this.
By Silvia Watson7 years ago in Families
Let’s Talk Nudes (Part 2)
I am the mother of three teenage girls... 19, 16, and 14. What I'm going to share with you is not a new epidemic, but has been going on for years. What I'm seeing is an infiltration of this issue at a younger age, and it's becoming more wide-spread and commonplace. So, here we go... let's talk nudes.
By Amy Neuman Proffitt7 years ago in Families
