Author: Uplifting Families
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7 Great Theme Ideas for Your Child’s Summer Birthday Party
Birthday parties are extremely exciting for children, and parents can make them even more exciting by having a theme associated with the birthday party. During the summer months, you have a lot of options for theme parties because of the nicer weather and ability to be outside. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t do inside…
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What to Do When Good Debt Goes Bad
As counterintuitive as it might sound, there is such a thing as “good” debt. Sure, taking out a loan to acquire something capable of appreciating in value is a good thing. Yes, one could argue vacations put you in a better mental space and can help you create value, but they fall under the…
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3 Fun and Creative Ways to Celebrate Your New Arrival
Image: Pixabay Finding out that you’re expecting is an exciting time for a couple. From the very moment that you hear the news from your doctor, you want to shout it from the rooftops for everyone to hear. As you’re already aware, the first few weeks are critical and spreading the word too soon can…
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6 Baby Care Tricks for Future Mommies
During your first years of life, there was someone who held you and who has been there for you through your worst. She has been there to praise you for your successes and she has always encouraged you. Moms have the hardest job in the world, a full-time job where love is their only reward.…
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Easy Ways to Teach Your Kids About Giving Back
Of all the life lessons you’ll teach your children, there are none quite as special as the importance of giving back to others. As kind-hearted citizens, you want them to use their gifts and talents not only for their own success but for the aid and support of others who are in need. Giving back…
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The Second Trimester Truth
Aside from the actual birth, the second trimester is the time that every soon to be mother looks forward to. It begins week 13 to week 27. This time is known as the “honeymoon period”. During this time, morning sickness fades, your mood swings begin to calm, and your sex drive returns. While it’s also…
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Signs Your Dog Maybe in Pain and Tips for Handling It
When you’re in pain you have the ability to vocalize it in a way that others can understand. You also have the option to treat the pain yourself. As for your dog, however, communicating pain and getting the relief they need isn’t that simple. There may be times when your pup gives obvious signs like…
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3 Ways to Get Health Insurance Cover if You’re Under 30
Historically, it’s evident that most young adults have been at a huge risk of either having insufficient health insurance coverage or not having it at all. In most cases, people under the age of 30 may not see the need for health insurance. Some assume that it’s not worth the trouble while others think that…
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Retirement Savings Aren’t Only For You, They’re For Your Children Too
While there are many well-known reasons why you should worry about saving for retirement, such as living stress-free in your golden years, there are other reasons that are sometimes overlooked. One would be the benefit retirement has for your children as well as yourself. Parents who keep pushing off retirement saving in the belief their…
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How to be a Better Role Model for Your Teens
The, “Do as I say, not as I do” routine isn’t really an effective way to parent. As nice as it would be to tell your kids how to be a model adult and have them listen to what you say, raising children just isn’t that easy. Whether you know it or not, your children…