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If family is everything, these how-tos will help you through it all, from sibling drama to family vacations to irritating in-laws and beyond.
A Safe but Spooky Halloween:
For centuries, the month of October has been marked as a month set aside for the observing dark traditions and mysterious rites. Candles have been lit, gourds have been carved, spirits have been communed with, and many a stormy, overcast evening has been spent chanting incantations to appease the spirits.
By Beni Restea4 years ago in Families
3 Fun Activities You Can Do With the Whole Family!
3 Fun Activities You Can Do With the Whole Family! Image: Envato It can be difficult to come up with an activity that the whole family can enjoy together, especially if your kids are getting older. Here are a few tried and true fun-filled activities that everyone will absolutely love!
By Maggie Bloom4 years ago in Families
How to Get Your Toddler to Wear a Face Mask
After our not even 3-year-old twin toddlers wore their face masks for roughly 5 hours straight while we flew cross-country recently, I knew our pandemic travel experience was successful. But we didn’t just slap the masks on their faces that same day without first figuring out how to make them follow the airport/airlines’ face mask-wearing rules. We were STRATEGIC! And our strategy led to two little kids complying with the rules from start to finish.
By Michelle Joyner4 years ago in Families
10 Things You can Do to Make Your Loved Ones Feel Special
Simple gestures that would mean a lot to your loved ones. A popular saying states that “no man is an island”, which means that everyone needs somebody in their lives. It goes without saying that the people you would want to be part of your life are those that you love so gift them the freshest flowers bouquet. More often than not, the universe conspires to put special people in your life and showing that you care to the people who matter the most to you is a sign of gratitude to the universe for making them part of your life.
By George Swagger4 years ago in Families
How To Make Motherhood Duties Easier
Let's just be honest. There are certain duties that go hand in hand with motherhood that are not exactly filled with sunshine and candy. There will always be times of cleanup that are tricky and gross, but at the end of the day, your kids are totally worth it.
By Mia Morales4 years ago in Families
Christmas Celebrations During Pandemic
The current pandemic situation has created a sombre and depression atmosphere, no thanks to the grim news that one reads daily on the number of infected cases and deaths, social isolation and physical distancing. Such atmosphere has made some skip or postpone family celebrations. Such celebrations include birthday, anniversaries, and holiday related celebrations such as Thanksgiving and Christmas.
By Victoria Marc4 years ago in Families
How to Keep Your Monthly Bills Low as a Young Couple
There are so many fun things about being a young couple. You have your whole lives ahead of you filled with so many dreams and aspirations. When you get your first place together you might be surprised at just how much things cost! It can seem overwhelming, and you may wonder how you will cut costs and still have the things you need. In order to save on your bills, consider these five easy tips. It might not take as much effort as you think to take control of your finances.
By Robert Cordray4 years ago in Families
Preparing a Comfortable and Stylish Nursery
Preparing your baby’s room is one of the highlights of pregnancy. Every bit of it – from choosing the paint colors to making sure there’s room for those little clothes -- is a chance to think of that little bundle you’ll be bringing home soon. Besides, it’s just fun! Here are a few things to keep in mind as you work:
By Paisley Hansen4 years ago in Families
Shared Joint Custody in a Pandemic
In normal years the start of school would be right around the corner. In abnormal years, like 2020, school, and how safe school is taught, has evolved into a contentious topic. Dependent on the locality you live in, your child may have already returned to school. In other states your child’s school may have decided to go fully virtual. And yet in other areas of the United States, there may be a hybrid model to educate children in the Fall of 2020. But what happens if the exact approach of how to go about educating students has conflicting opinions with parents that hold shared custody?
By Adam Heath4 years ago in Families
Tips to Save Money
Most parents want their children to play sports because they can learn valuable life lessons, including how to win and lose. They also learn about being part of a team. Time management is also important because they need to fit practices and games in, with school and homework. That being said, parents also dread sports because of the cost. It can cost a lot of money for your children to play sports, especially as they improve and play more.
By Shelley Wenger4 years ago in Families
10 Ways to Feel Like a Top-Notch Parent
Parenting can be challenging right now, especially with everyone at home more and school openings feeling uncertain. Strangers on the internet are quick to shame parents for the slightest transgression without having any inkling of what parenting really takes, making it easy to feel discouraged. If you're struggling to keep your head above water when it comes to your kids, here are 10 ways to feel like a top-notch parent.
By Mia Morales4 years ago in Families