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Breaking Down Learning Barriers For Kids: Tips For Parents

February 7, 2023 by Alison Leave a Comment

Many children and teens come up against barriers or hurdles during their education. Every child encounters subjects that are tough to crack, they may have difficult relationships with teachers or peers, or they may lack confidence or experience stress or anxiety at school. As a parent, it’s natural to want to do everything possible to […]

Filed Under: Family, Kids Tagged With: parenting

3 Budget-Friendly Family Vacation Ideas To Consider

January 15, 2023 by Alison Leave a Comment

Every parent wants to bring their kids on a family vacation at some point or another. It can often be an expensive prospect, however, especially with larger families. There are more than a few budget-friendly family vacation ideas you can consider if this is a problem, though. You shouldn’t have to settle for not going […]

Filed Under: Family, Saving $$, Travel Tagged With: Vacation

5 Tips For A Stress-Free Family Move

January 12, 2023 by Alison Leave a Comment

If you and your family are ready to move to a bigger home and find new opportunities you are probably just as worried about the stress as you are excited about this next chapter in your life. No matter who you are, moving is always stressful. It never feels like there is enough time to […]

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What You Need To Know As A New Mother

December 13, 2022 by Alison Leave a Comment

As a new mother, you’ll soon be entering into the wonderful and often chaotic world of being responsible for another human life. Even if you have read up on all the parenting tips, it is impossible to prepare for your little one’s presence in your life. However, awareness of what changes are coming can make […]

Filed Under: Family, Kids Tagged With: parenting

Caring for a Newborn with Cerebral Palsy

December 12, 2022 by Alison Leave a Comment

Bringing a child into the world is always going to see you step into a huge learning curve. If you have a child with cerebral palsy, and you are unfamiliar with the condition, you may find that you are on an even steeper one. Cerebral palsy that can impact people in different ways, and your […]

Filed Under: Family, Healthy Living, Helpful Hints, Kids, Saving $$

8 Things To Consider When Moving To A New Town With Kids

December 8, 2022 by Alison Leave a Comment

Moving to a new town can be an exciting adventure for your family, but it’s important to do your research first. When moving with kids, there are many things to consider, such as the quality of schools in the area, how close you will be to family and friends, and what kind of activities are […]

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4 Tips For Getting You Through a Child Custody Battle

December 4, 2022 by Alison Leave a Comment

So you’ve decided that divorce is the best course of action for you and your partner. Now you’re left with the decision of what’s best for your children. Unfortunately, children often get caught in the middle of relationship breakdowns and are left feeling unsure and insecure about the future. The last thing you want is […]

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Keeping Your Family Healthy Is An Important Goal To Achieve

November 26, 2022 by Alison Leave a Comment

Keeping your family healthy is an important goal to achieve, and you should be doing everything in your power to ensure that this is happening. If it’s not, then it’s time to make some changes by looking at certain areas of your life right now. It might be the case that you don’t really know […]

Filed Under: Family, Healthy Living, Helpful Hints, Kids

The Best Jobs To Have If You Want To Care For Children

October 10, 2022 by Alison Leave a Comment

Some people have a more natural affinity for working with children than others. Since this is such a valuable ability, it usually makes sense to put it to use professionally. After all, caring for children is challenging for some people; if you can do it and enjoy it, though, it makes sense to incorporate it […]

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Fun Family Activities for a Rainy Fall Day

October 9, 2022 by Alison Leave a Comment

It’s fall, and the weather is becoming colder and darker. Chances are you are making your home more comfortable at the same time. Over the fall and winter months, you are going to spend more time indoors with the kids, so make sure you have plenty of entertainment to offer them.  Board Games  Board games […]

Filed Under: Entertainment, Family

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My name is Alison. My favorite color is glitter. I love tattoos and finding ways to simplify life. Life with my husband, two children, five dogs, three cats, and lots of miniature horses is never boring but I still find the time to advocate for brands that I love and share my life, helpful hints, and a laugh or two with my amazing fans! Read More…

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