Anger problems are so common in teenagers that nearly two-thirds have experienced an “anger attack” of some kind. If you’ve been struggling with a turbulent teen, here are just a few ways to help them understand their angry feelings and overcome them. Use Real-Life Examples Don’t try to “turn your teen around” with vague life […]
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5 Baby Bottles Guaranteed to Reduce Gas and Colic
All parents know how hard it is to see that your baby unwell because of colic. This problem affects most babies and it is caused by the air that is swallowed when the baby is bottle fed. The air is then stuck in his or her tummy and it can become very painful, causing the […]
3 Financial Short Cuts That Won’t Pay Off
Be wary of financial short cuts… Managing the household finances is never going to be the simplest of tasks. There’s just so much you have to do; so many connected-but-separate thoughts that have to align with one another. You have to have one eye on ensuring you have the funds for right now, one eye […]
Birthdays on a Budget
Your child’s birthday is coming up, and he or she is talking about a party with friends and cake and balloons and presents…and as a parent, you’re wondering how you’re going to afford all this. And if you have more than one child, the cost can get ridiculous. Are there ways to cut back? Can […]
Camping: The Great Outdoors and the Basics
If you are an avid camper, then you probably have everything set in stone as far as equipment goes. And better yet, you probably have a routine down pat. However, for those of you who are new to camping, here are some of the essentials and some things that you simply may not have thought […]
5 Tips to Have Fun and Enhance Learning
According to the United States Department of Commerce, 65 percent of jobs for kids today don’t exist yet, which is why it’s important for them to explore the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), as those occupations are growing at a rate of 17 percent. This type of education increases science literacy, creates […]
Everything You Need to Know Before Consolidating Your Student Loan
Loan consolidation means taking out new loan to pay off two or more existing loans. As far as student loans go, consolidation mostly refers to federal loan consolidation, and when you do the same thing with private loans it’s “refinancing.” But no matter what you call it, consolidating your student loans can be a good […]
I Bet You Haven’t Heard Of Secondary Infertility
One of the biggest gifts you could give yourself in life is the gift of a new baby. A new baby signifies the next step in your adulthood. It’s you and your partner taking on the world together with a little piece of immortality that represents everything that you are as a couple and as […]