Category: Parenting
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Health Care for the Budding Family
When it comes to starting a family, one of the most important details to think about is healthcare. While many young people don’t see the need for healthcare, once a new child is introduced to their family they start to think twice about it. Infants need specialized care, and this increases a new family’s need…
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Are You Raising Your Children to Be Productive Adults? #RaisingAdults
My daughter turned 18 in December and is a bit behind in maturity due to her communications skills. She has a bilateral hearing loss and wears cochlear implants on both ears. She got the first one when she was 4 years old and when she got it turned on for the very first time, the…
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11 Ways to Keep Your Preteen and Teenagers Occupied This Summer
I have two teenagers in my house and they have only been out of school less than a week. I have already heard the “im bored” statement a few times. This drives me completely crazy considering there is a ton of things around the house that they can do on a daily basis to occupy…
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Apps That Help your Children Learn Better
It is still believed that smartphones and other similar gadgets will only distract your kids in school and in their studies, but this could not be further from the truth, because there is a plethora of apps to choose from which will not only aid your children, but it will greatly improve their overall mental…
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How Finding Books for your Kids can Make them Fanatic Readers
Reading has become a rare endeavor. Nowadays, kids would rather play video games or spend hours surfing the web on their new tablets rather than relax with a good book in their hands. Like it or not, kids don’t read because this activity is not supported enough by the parents. A lot of these parents…
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Planning For Summer Camps With Food Allergies
The excitement of summer time for kids of all ages begins weeks before school lets out and as final preparations begin for a summer by the lake, with fellow friends and days of planned activities. Summer camp. Kids wait all year for the chance to venture away from home to spend a week or two…
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How to Help Our Troubled Teenagers {Infographic}
Being a teenager is often a difficult time for some children as they are trying to figure the world out. Being a teenager today is pretty stressful compared to the days when I was growing up. Back then you often dealt with face to face problems, school pressure, possibly conflicts with your parents, and we…
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Tips for Smooth Travels With a Baby
Vacationing with your baby or toddler in tow doesn’t have to be a nightmare. While children can be unpredictable and will always need extra special attention, it shouldn’t hold you back from bringing your baby along to experience the excitement and joy of traveling. Skip the Stroller Schlepping a bulky stroller wherever you go can…
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15 Things Your Child Should Know Before Owning a Smartphone
Many parents let kids use their smartphones without considering the actions a child might take, such as accidental pocket dialing, visiting inappropriate websites or dropping the phone into the toilet. Before handing over your phone or buying one for your child, consider whether it’s a need versus a want. Another consideration is whether your child…
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Levana Helps Me Keep My Toddler Safe While Playing in Their Own Bedroom or Playroom #DoMore
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Levana. The opinions and text are all mine. Do you allow your toddler to play unsupervised in their bedroom or in a playroom? I personally have always been leery of my own children playing in their bedroom, especially as a toddler, unattended for the…