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What to Do When Your Kid Wants to Quit Their Instrument

What to Do When Your Kid Wants to Quit Their Instrument

Mar 06, 2025 | Rita

Okay, so at first, it was magical. The new instrument, the first few notes, the excitement of playing an actual song (even if it was just “Twinkle Twinkle” at half speed). The house filled with the slightly off-key sound of progress, and you were raising a musical child. Now? Well, that once-beloved instrument is shoved…

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Categories: Life Tags: Kids + Parenting

Close to Your Heart: The Benefits of Baby Carriers for Bonding and Development

Close to Your Heart: The Benefits of Baby Carriers for Bonding and Development

Jun 17, 2024 | Rita

Parents and child caregivers all over the world have embraced baby carrying devices as an essential tool for mobility and convenience. Contrary to being merely comfortable, these carriers are important in shaping the emotional and physical aspects of babysitting. Carriers give parents physical contact with their babies which is important during the initial stage in…

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Categories: Life Tags: Baby + Kids + Parenting

What Is Newborn Care A Complete Overview for First-Time Parents

What Is Newborn Care? A Complete Overview for First-Time Parents

Jun 13, 2024 | Rita

Key Takeaways Newborn care involves feeding, sleeping, diapering, maintaining health, and providing love. These routines will soon become second nature. Be aware of signs like fever, persistent crying, difficulty breathing, vomiting, unusual skin color, lethargy, and rashes. Early detection and prompt medical attention are crucial. Taking your newborn for regular check-ups is vital. These visits…

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Categories: Life Tags: Baby + Parenting

What Does a Parenting Class Teach

What Does a Parenting Class Teach?

Sep 13, 2023 | Rita

Even if you adore your children and give them all the love that they deserve, this does not mean that parenting comes naturally to you or that you do not find any aspect of it challenging. If you are struggling to parent to the best of your ability, or a number of events in your…

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Categories: Life Tags: Parenting

4 Proven Ways to Maximize Your Child's Sleep Quality

4 Proven Ways to Maximize Your Child’s Sleep Quality

Sep 07, 2023 | Rita

Have you ever faced a morning where waking your child feels like waking a sleeping bear? If yes, your child might be dealing with sleep deprivation due to late bedtimes and other reasons. In fact, around one-third of U.S. schoolchildren do not get the recommended amount of sleep. And 75 percent of students who go…

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Categories: Life Tags: Health & Wellness + Kids + Parenting

How To Share Parental Time After Separation

How To Share Parental Time After Separation

Apr 21, 2023 | Rita

Separating with a partner when you have kids together means having to share parental time. Just how should you agree to separate this time? This guide offers a few tips to create a fair system for both you, your ex partner and the kids. 

Categories: Life Tags: Marriage + Parenting

3 Practical Ways To Encourage Your Child To Be Physically Active

3 Practical Ways To Encourage Your Child To Be Physically Active

Mar 14, 2023 | Rita

Everyone knows it’s important to be physically active, as it has a significant impact on your health. Getting kids to know that and actually be active is another story entirely, though. In many cases, they’ll want to either watch television or play video games.

Categories: Life Tags: Kids + Parenting

7 Ways To Spend Quality Time With Your Kids As A Busy Parent

7 Ways To Spend Quality Time With Your Kids As A Busy Parent

Mar 10, 2023 | Rita

A huge part of being a parent is working extra hard to ensure your children don’t lack anything. The thing is that work can take much of the precious time you could have spent with them. While you must work to earn, it’s vital to avoid neglecting the other part of being a parent, which…

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Categories: Life Tags: Kids + Parenting

5 Surrogacy Myths for Gay Couples Debunked

5 Surrogacy Myths for Gay Couples Debunked

Mar 02, 2023 | Rita

For many couples, surrogacy can be a highly effective path to parenthood. Despite the growing acceptance of this family-building option, many myths remain about the process. These misconceptions surrounding surrogacy for gay couples can lead to frustration and a lack of understanding, especially for those just beginning to explore the process.

Categories: Life Tags: Parenting + Pregnancy

5 Strategies To Teach Your Daughter What She Deserves

5 Strategies To Teach Your Daughter What She Deserves

Mar 01, 2023 | Rita

The world has changed a lot since our mothers and grandmothers were growing up, but there is still work to be done to ensure that all girls grow up with the self-esteem they deserve. Every mother wants her daughter to reach her fullest potential and have the confidence she needs to carry herself through life….

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Categories: Life Tags: Kids + Parenting

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