Why It's Important To Give Teens More Freedom As a parent who is fully aware of negative social influences on young people, you might be inclined to provide your teenager with more guidance and structure than they appear willing to accept. Unfortunately, you may have noticed that the more you try to reason with them, explaining the reason for your family rules, the more they appear to tune you out. This, to say the least, can be very … [Read more...]
Are You Ready for a Dog?
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Are You Ready for a Dog? People decide they want a dog for all kinds of reasons. There are those who have always had a pet and simply can’t imagine a life without one. Sometimes they are lonely and want a companion at home as well as a way to meet new people. Others have dreamed of owning their own dog but have only recently had the opportunity. Whatever the motivation, it’s important to take a step back from the emotions in play and evaluate … [Read more...]
Help Your Kids Flex Their Imagination Muscles
Help Your Kids Flex Their Imagination Muscles Neurologists are always hard at work trying to figure out why we human beings think and do certain things. Imagination is one of the brain functions researchers have analyzed in recent years. What they found was very interesting. As far back as 2002, researchers noted giving kids unstructured playtime when their imagination can run wild is important for cognitive development. Playtime, in general, … [Read more...]
Do I Need A Security System for Protection?
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Do I Need A Security System for Protection? According to the U.S. Bureau of Justice Statistics, there is an overwhelming number, 3.7 million, of home invasions that have occurred each year from 2003-2007. Out of these home invasions, offenders were known to their victims in 65% of violent burglaries and offenders were strangers in 28% of the burglaries. Although burglaries dropped around 7.8% in 2015, property crimes remain at nearly 8 … [Read more...]
Your Guide to the Perfect Snow Day
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Your Guide to the Perfect Snow Day School’s out, the roads are iced and you’re not even attempting to get down the driveway. It’s officially a snow day, and we all know what that means. PJ’s all day. Hot chocolate. Snow men. The works. Not sure where to start? We’ve got you covered. Below you’ll find a detailed guide to enjoying the perfect snow day. So settle in and snuggle up — we’ve done the work for you on this one. Sled and Make Snow … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Save Money on Your Child’s Youth Sports Expenses
5 Ways to Save Money on Your Child’s Youth Sports Expenses It’s important to foster your child’s passion for sports, but the expenses that come along with these extracurricular activities can be hard to manage. Use these tips to your advantage and make your child’s sports more affordable. Volunteering Could Save You Money If you offer to coach or manage your child’s team, you may find you receive a discount on the fees related to the … [Read more...]
Losing the Baby Weight: Advice for Real Women from Moms Who’ve Been There
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Losing the Baby Weight: Advice for Real Women from Moms Who've Been There It's easy to look up tips on losing weight after a baby. When you read some of these tips, though, it's often clear that the writer is an armchair enthusiast. They don't make sense for real mothers. Signing up to a gym, for example, can sound very workable. When there's a baby to take care of, however, who would mind the baby? If you were to ask a real mom, she would tell … [Read more...]
Concerts, Sports and Shows: Enjoying Frugal Family Entertainment All Weekend Long
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Concerts, Sports and Shows: Enjoying Frugal Family Entertainment All Weekend Long A vast majority of people enjoy going out on the weekends. It’s our one time of the week where we might not have to work and instead enjoy the activities life has to offer. We’re living for the weekend after all and with that we shouldn’t have to spend copious amounts of money either. If you’re someone who lives for the weekend and are looking to have a good time … [Read more...]
When Money is Tight: Ways to Make Family Vacation Dreams a Reality
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When Money is Tight: Ways to Make Family Vacation Dreams a Reality Leading up to the vacation months you may have to keep a tight budget to be able to afford your trips. You don’t want to hold off any family vacations but make sure that trip you planned way back turns into a reality and doesn’t remain a dream. There are so many resources, budgeting tips and general plans that can be used to meet a cheap and affordable vacation for a … [Read more...]
Home Alone: How to Invest in Your Children’s Safety with Security Cameras
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Home Alone: How to Invest in Your Children's Safety with Security Cameras Buying and installing home security cameras is a great investment for the home and for the safety of your children. There is no better aspect of parenthood or homeownership then knowing your children and belongings are safe. People who are frequently out and about could use the added layer of security to assist in the safety of their children against external threats and … [Read more...]
