Every year when winter rolls around, parents prepare for the seemingly inevitable rise in colds and flu that comes with it. Like many other parents, you might supplement your child's balanced diet and can take additional precautions.
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One of the most important considerations and understandable worries that new mothers have is how to protect their newborn baby from accidents, incidents, and general harm.
So here, in an attempt to ease some of your fundamental worries regarding baby safety, is a guide on how to ensure optimum safety for your newborn baby.
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When you have a family to take care of, the last thing you’ll want is to see any member of that family struggling financially. This is why it’s so crucial for parents to help their children from an early age in this regard. We don’t mean that you have to keep lending them (or giving them) money – unless that’s something you are comfortable doing, of course – but we do mean that you can teach them important information about money and ensure you get your family “credit smart.” Read on to find out how to do this so that the next generation can avoid the pitfalls of debt and poor credit as much as possible.
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Do Parents Really Need Booster Seats?
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Keep in mind, there’s just one way that you get your baby from the hospital to home, and that’s the car seat. Especially if you don’t have hands-on experience buying one, now is the right time to sift through this article. For many, choosing a car seat is going to be a stressful experience, since they will be making a hefty purchase. Contrary to what you’ve been told or have heard on the web, car seats can be very expensive. So it is important that you find the right one for your baby. Here are a few basic tips to be mindful about:
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In the past decade, the number of children that live in a single-parent household has grown exponentially. Parents who undergo divorces tend to turn child custody into a contentious and competitive process, with the parent getting the most custody being termed as a winner. However, parents tend to overlook the fact that in setting their score with their ex, their child has to experience the horrors of a broken marriage. In order to make the entire experience smooth and trauma-free for their child, listed below are a few things that couples considering divorce should know about family law.
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Choosing a newborn baby car seats is one of the most important safety decisions a parent or caregiver will make, and with countless models on the market, the choice seems overwhelming. For newborns, parents have two options: a rear-facing car seat and a convertible car seat that can be used front and rear. Each type has its advantages and disadvantages, but both are safe for babies.
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Here are some tips on making some of the best pureed foods at home for your growing baby!
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Chocolate is a well-known great gift, not just because it is widely available from most shops and supermarkets at a reasonable price, but also because it’s a comforting great tasty treat to be enjoyed whenever (preferably frequently!). Here are some benefits of eating chocolate!
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As any seasoned homeowner can attest, few things are more frustrating than large-scale plumbing emergencies. From backed-up drains to clogged sinks to nonfunctional toilets, a single plumbing mishap can make life tremendously difficult for an entire household. Fortunately, while plumbing emergencies can be a pain to deal with, many of them are relatively easy to avoid. Thinking proactively and altering your behavior in small ways can prove extremely helpful in the fight against plumbing problems. To help ensure that plumbing emergencies are rare occurrences in your home, put the following tips to good use.
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What are every parent’s wishes for their child? Most want nothing more than health and happiness, and while we cannot wrap them up in cotton wool or wave a wand to grant their wishes, we can set them up with healthy habits from an early age. Of course, our busy modern lifestyles mean that we are constantly trying to find a balance between health and convenience, and it is not always an easy task. However, the healthier the example we can set for our children, the easier they will find it maintain a healthy lifestyle as they grow. This guide outlines how parents can establish and nurture healthy living habits for their children in five key areas.
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Did you know? The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommend that babies are fed breast milk—and breast milk only—until they're six months old. Not only is breastfeeding incredibly healthy for infants, but it can also beneficial for moms by promoting better postpartum healing, improving mother/child bonding, and even helping with that post-baby weight loss!
But what happens if you're still breastfeeding and ready to get back to sexual activity? Do birth control and breastfeeding mix? Questions about family planning while breastfeeding are normal. It's such an important topic. Check out some of the top things I think you should know.
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Moving into a new home is equal parts fun and frustrating. Sure, you’re finally finished dealing with your realtor, your bank, and the rest of the small army involved in buying a new home. But what comes next - the packing, the moving, and the settling in - can be just as much of a timesink.
If you have children, there’s a good chance they’re feeling a lot of mixed emotions. Leaving behind their familiar surroundings, especially if they’re leaving their first and only home, for a new and strange home may excite them at first, but also cause them undue anxiety. Who could blame them? It’s just as agonizing for us!
Transitioning your child into a new home begins long before you’ve got the moving truck loaded. Having a safe, socially-distanced housewarming party can help introduce familiar faces into an unfamiliar setting, which can help your child feel more at home.
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If you are planning to put your house up for sale (or even just vaguely thinking about it), you may want to take some steps to maximize the value of the property. Jobs you have been putting off for a long time, like filling in the occasional crack in the wall or tidying up the yard, can make a world of difference when it comes to adding value, but so can bigger, structural changes. Follow these techniques to make your family home the best it can be and increase its worth.
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When you design or redesign your patio, you want to make the most out of it. You don’t want it to be “average”, you want it to be better than average, to be great.
But designing a patio isn’t an easy task to take on. It will take work, and it will take time and it isn’t something you can think of doing and have done a few days later. And it definitely won’t be cheap.
Designing a patio is a big choice that can make a big difference, so be sure to think it through.
But it’s still a good investment, despite being expensive and taking much time and much care. And you’re going to be proud of it in the end.
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Doing some outdoor redecorating or redesigns can be troublesome at times. You may question certain design choices, trying to not make your spaces feel too artificial or unnecessary. Adding different plants and greenery to your outdoor spaces provides you with many benefits without coming off as overbearing and fits easily with any look you want. Here are some reasons to consider adding plants to your outdoor areas.
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As a parent, you may always have been focused on the good health of your child, by providing a safe home, healthy home-cooked meals, and plenty of opportunity for fresh air. As your child ages and moves into teen years, taking care of your child’s health and wellbeing might not be as easy as it used to be, faced with new challenges in a growing world.
Taking care of your teen’s wellbeing isn’t simply about good exercise and eating habits — though, of course, they’re extremely important.
If you’re looking for a great place to start in helping your teen to always care for their wellbeing, here are some of the ways you can do that as a parent:
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Hi friends, dealing with the loss of a loved one can be immensely difficult and the experience can be even more challenging if you’re named as the executor of their will. Being the executor is an important task and you shouldn’t take on the role lightly. You will be responsible for fulfilling the final wishes of a deceased loved one and you must have a clear understanding of what the role will involve. With that in mind, here are the key things you need to do if you’re named an executor in a will.
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Hi friends! Food waste occurs at every point of the food chain: on farms, in packaging and distribution, in stores, in restaurants, and at the consumer level. However, households are responsible for the largest portion of all food waste. Here are some great tips on how to reduce food waste in your household.
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As fall approaches and the weather cools, it’s a good time to learn How to Tell If It's Time to Refresh the Siding of Your Home
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