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When you leave the hospital, you’re responsible for a little human who’ll rely on you for all their basic needs. There are a fair few bits that you will have to bring with you to look after them properly. Wet wipes, diapers, baby formula (if you use it), and a good diaper bag to hold…
Divorce can be a roller coaster of emotions that are not only challenging to process but can also cause making decisions seem difficult. Divorce isn’t for the faint of heart, but neither is staying in an unhappy marriage. If you are considering filing for divorce or know your marriage is heading in that direction, you…
All you wanted was a nice, relaxing family dinner after a long day. Instead, you get a tearful meltdown and a refusal to eat. Hours later, as you toss in turn in bed, you agonize over how you handled the situation. It’s a scenario to which many parents can relate. Kids will naturally go through…
Kids can do incredible things with the support of a loving parent or guardian. With today’s technology, our kids sometimes find hobbies that we might not enjoy or understand. Whether you like or dislike the same things, here is now to support your kid’s hobbies. Try Them Out Yourself Getting involved is one of the…
Discovering the meaning of your name can provide any person with a sense of identity. Beyond this, understanding where you come from and the history behind your family can offer anybody fascinating information. Whether you are seeking out the meaning of your last name for cultural reasons or simply out of curiosity, learning the different…
Being a parent is about many things, one of which is forming our children into people who will live abundant lives that help others and the planet. Even if being a good steward of the Earth is low on your family’s list of priorities, encouraging children to live sustainably is something parents should incorporate when…
It’s been on my bucket list for YEARS to visit Louisa May Alcott’s home, Orchard House, in Concord, Massachusetts (just twenty minutes from where I live). And yes, there is an apple orchard there. Once, it was quite extensive, but now it’s a small grove of (newish) apple trees. In front of the entrance was…