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Cleaning Your Home So It’s Safe For Your Family

January 1, 2016 By Teresa Te

There is a difference between a messy house and a dirty house. A messy house is a house that is lived in, might be a little cluttered, and likely has some kid’s toys strewed about. It’s a home that gets a regular vacuuming, has clean dishes, and doesn’t have any dust that is over a week old.

A dirty house, however, is a house that may be unsafe for your family. A dirty house is a home littered with dust, mold, and dirt, of course. Your home could be dirty, and you may not have done it on purpose. [Read more…] about Cleaning Your Home So It’s Safe For Your Family

5 Pieces of Fitness Equipment Your Whole Family Can Enjoy

December 23, 2015 By Teresa Te

Everyone knows that a big part of living a healthy life is fitness, and that is definitely something that you’re going to want for your family. When you imagine your family in a group photo, you probably want to see them as all smiling, healthy, and fit!

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So what are some pieces of equipment that you can keep at your home that everyone can use? Especially considering that each one of these is going to be a bit of an investment, it makes sense that they are household items, in the end, and they fit in the categories of training bags, treadmills, weight benches, balance boards, and yoga mats. [Read more…] about 5 Pieces of Fitness Equipment Your Whole Family Can Enjoy

Gifts That Keep on Giving: Ideas for Children During the Holiday Season

November 22, 2015 By Teresa Te

The Holiday is season is one that is no doubt convoluted in its true meaning. Though most can agree that the season is about love, being with those you cherish, and celebrating your faith, many get caught up in the hustle and bustle of the season, surrounding themselves with so much stress financially and socially, that they almost forget the meaning of the season in the first place.

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Come this holiday season, your children have probably already expressed their Christmas wish list desires to you and since many of them may still believe in Santa Claus, they have no barometer for understanding that their request just doesn’t fit into the budget this year. [Read more…] about Gifts That Keep on Giving: Ideas for Children During the Holiday Season

4 Good Ways To Expose Your Children To Art

November 21, 2015 By Teresa Te

Exposing your children to different kinds of art has been shown to give all sorts of benefits all around. Children get a greater sense of culture, find ways to express their own creativity, and in general get a broader view of the world when they constantly have a chance to see intrigue presented to them on an artistic level.

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If you have a child and want to get some of this good vibe through the ether into their minds, then consider the four following ways, including having them read about some art history, taking them to art museums, buying them their own art supplies, and showing them how to use photo editing apps on their phones. [Read more…] about 4 Good Ways To Expose Your Children To Art

5 Ways To Save Money On Tech Gear for Your Kids

October 26, 2015 By Teresa Te

Let’s face it, parents – your kids are going to want expensive tech gear, and you’re going to feel like you have to buy it for them. All of their friends will have it, mainstream culture tells you that you have to get it for them, and, in a practical sense, a lot of tech is useful for educational purposes.

shopping for tech gear

But how can you save money on all of these tech things and still avoid going broke!? Well, the following are five tips that will help you save them money, and they’re with regard to coupons, renting, multi-purposing, learning the lingo, and making those little suckers pay for a few things themselves! [Read more…] about 5 Ways To Save Money On Tech Gear for Your Kids

5 Housecleaning Tips for Busy Parents

October 23, 2015 By Teresa Te

If it seems like you can either have a clean house or happy kids, but not both, simply because of the time involved, you’re not alone in those thoughts. Most parents feel entirely overworked, their kids are aggravated, and the house isn’t as clean as you want, all at the same time.

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However, by following a few simple tips, you can decrease the amount of tension associated with the cleaning part of the triangle at least. For your consideration, five tips include getting those carpets cleaned up professionally, following a housekeeping system, using natural cleaners, setting up jobs for kids, and using air filters in dirty parts of the house. [Read more…] about 5 Housecleaning Tips for Busy Parents

Planning A Wedding After Having Kids

August 9, 2015 By Teresa Te

Not everyone gets the chance to have the kids after they get married. And, with many families going through divorce and then moving on, it’s fairly likely that at some point you just might be planning a wedding after you’ve had your kids. So what’s the problem?

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It’s not that having children makes it harder to get married, but you need to juggle the kids and the wedding planning, and that can be tricky. Don’t let it stress you out though, many people are doing it, and you can too. Just use these tips and you’ll have the perfect weddings, with children in tow.

Use The Internet To Your Advantage

It can sometimes be hard to talk on the phone when you have little kids around, so the internet should be one of your best friends when it comes to wedding planning. You can great checklists, contact planners and venues, and even order your invitations, all with your computer. Making sure your ideal venue is available can be as simple as an email, and in that email you can also ask questions about seating and catering. [Read more…] about Planning A Wedding After Having Kids

How Parents Should Cope With Teen Drug Addiction

August 6, 2015 By Teresa Te

Drug abuse in teens isn’t a new thing and it is worse than many parents think. It isn’t difficult for teenagers to become interested in experimenting and drugs are always out there just waiting to be tried. Even small towns are seeing a rise in drug use.

The only way to keep your teen safe is to talk to them and be honest with them about drug use and what it can do to them. The teenage years are pretty stressful as children grow into young adults. That stress, anxiety, and depression they feel can lead to drug abuse and addiction.

teen drug addiction

Share Your Feelings With Them

Many people don’t think that their kids really listen to them, but you’d be amazed at how much of what you say actually sticks with them. Tell them, honestly, about how you feel about drugs and what they can do to people. [Read more…] about How Parents Should Cope With Teen Drug Addiction

What are the Legal Rights of an Injured Child?

July 28, 2015 By Teresa Te

Small children are fragile and as they explore their surroundings whether indoor or outdoor, they are at risk of hurting themselves. As such, they need to be given the right attention and supervision to keep them safe at all times.

It’s a reality, however, that kids can get involved in accidents wherever they may be. Sometimes, even the most attentive of parents can still get surprised when their child falls or slips right before their eyes either while playing or engaged in a sports activity.

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But what if your child is in school playing or doing sports with his team and gets injured? Do you have the right to sue the school or the team? [Read more…] about What are the Legal Rights of an Injured Child?

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