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Finding Family-Friendly Neighborhoods in Atlanta

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Kids in the Water at an Atlanta park

Once you’ve decided to move to Atlanta, the next thing to do is choose a neighborhood. Everyone wants a good neighborhood, but defining that term can take a bit more thinking. Of course you want an area that has low crime and charming local restaurants, but you’ll need to take your family’s lifestyle into consideration when searching for the perfect new home.

Here are some neighborhoods that are great for families with children. They offer plenty of family-friendly activities, easy access to public transportation and plenty of kid-friendly destinations within walking or biking distance. [Read more…] about Finding Family-Friendly Neighborhoods in Atlanta

Breastfeeding May Lower ADHD Risk

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Breastfeeding is always encouraged among mothers whether new or not. It’s a fact that breast milk bring many benefits not only to the baby but as well as to the mom.

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A new study has, in fact, found that breastfeeding can lower the baby’s risk of getting ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). The research which was published in the Breastfeeding Medicine journal discovered that kids with ADHD were breastfeed for a short period only (up to 3 months).

The scientists, in studying the two control groups, found that only 29 percent of children with ADHD in the first control group were breastfed until they were three months old. In the second control group (non-ADHD), more than half of the kids were breastfed until they were six months.

The latest findings prompted the authors of the research to suggest that breastfeeding kids longer may prevent ADHD. [Read more…] about Breastfeeding May Lower ADHD Risk

How to be Happy as a Parent

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As parents, we always strive to raise a happy and peaceful family. But this is not an easy task because of the huge responsibilities involved. It takes a lot of practice and patience in learning the ropes of parenting.

No parent is perfect. What’s important is we strive to better ourselves as we go through life’s journey and while we are learning life’s lessons, we can teach them to our children at the same time.

Here then are some simple tips you can practice to make you a happier parent and to enable you to raise responsible children.

Firstly, be content with what you have. If you think happiness is somewhere else and something that needs to be achieved through time, forget it. It’s just there and it’s all a matter of recognizing it.

Do not even envy friends who have more in life because it will only make you desperate. Rather, look around you and within your family because it’s just there.
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10 Things you should buy before your baby is born

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If you are getting ready for your baby to be born and you may be wondering what essentials you will need to buy so that you have everything ready. Here is a list of the 10 most important things that should should purchase.

  • A car seat

You need this one for taking the baby home from the hospital. Even if you will have someone else with you as you leave the hospital, you need to make sure that baby is safely tucked in. [Read more…] about 10 Things you should buy before your baby is born

Choosing a Child Friendly Hotel

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Traveling with children or even just one of them can be a real challenge to any parent. Yes, it can be fun as it provides an opportunity for you to spend quality time with your child but at the same time, the experience can test a parent’s patience and skill in handling their kid’s issues while away from home.


A top priority when you’re planning to take a short vacation with your kid such as in the beautiful islands of the Carribean is to find a child friendly hotel. You can turn to allinclusiveresorts.net as one of your reliable sources of travel information. Michelle Powell from AllInclusiveResorts.net said most resorts in the Carribean are child-friendly with some of them even offering activities for children in the afternoon.

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Home Emergencies – Panic or Calm

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Most first time parents due to inexperience, panic in the face of medical emergencies. Me and my wife for example have two totally different approaches to emergencies such as the frequent bumps and scratches that sends your child running to you so learning to recognize something serious is the key and experience would educate you best. My wife gets into a panicked state every time she sees blood accompanied by the uncontrollable cries of our child, I merely step back, take a look at the situation and analyze the situation if it needs medical attention or if first aid can do the trick. For example, an open wound and compound fracture is always serious so speed to the hospital for care. High fever during teething is normal and can be handled with analgesics while being in constant contact with your pediatrician who would tell you to get help if needed.

Having experienced medical emergencies as a volunteer which developed my abilities to recognize life-threatening and trivial injuries, just hope more people would recognize this as a vital skill to have for it helps you lower your insurance premiums. Do some research on the web for health tips that can add to your knowledge of which emergencies to treat seriously and which are mere casual. Information and knowledge is the key, the more trips you take to the ER, the more a risk you are for the insurance firm so they have the option to ask more for insurance.