Parent Influence

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Adriana Matthews

Quick Ways to Make Kids’ Snacks Healthier

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With back to school season here, many families are getting back into the routine that comes with the school season. Whether your kids are in school full time regularly, attending remote school, or doing a hybrid model, there comes a time for snacks! If you’re looking for some mom hacks to make kids’ snacks healthier, then you’re going to love our tips today. We’re going to … [Read more...] about Quick Ways to Make Kids’ Snacks Healthier

Signs Your Kids is Anxious about Returning to School

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As a parent, you’re probably stressed out about the back to school season. There are so many changes and no two school districts are handling the reopening of schools the same way. Your school district may be offering a hybrid model of virtual and in-person classes, while the district next door is returning to full-time in-person classes, and then the next school district over … [Read more...] about Signs Your Kids is Anxious about Returning to School

Hacks to Know if Your Kids May Have an Illness

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Being a parent is hard! Being a parent to a kid who seems to ‘be sick’ without any symptoms, other than perhaps not wanting to go to school, is even harder! Many children have mastered the trickery of pretending to be sick so that they don’t have to go to school or can avoid some big event they’d rather not attend. Faking sickness is pretty typical for children of all … [Read more...] about Hacks to Know if Your Kids May Have an Illness

These Are the Lesser-Known Siblings of Our Favorite Celebrities

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We're all familiar with Brad Pitt, Ashton Kutcher and Jennifer Lawrence, but what about their siblings? It turns out our favorite celebrities have siblings who are just as talented as they are, but not as famous. Some people enjoy being in the spotlight, while others shy away from it, and not everyone was born for the stage, which is probably part of the reason why we've never … [Read more...] about These Are the Lesser-Known Siblings of Our Favorite Celebrities

Dog Snapchats That Would Put a Smile on Your Face

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There are two kinds of people in the world - cat people and dog people. There's a reason why dogs are known as man's best friend; they are friendly, loyal, perceptive, and, most of all, they are incredibly sweet and loving. After seeing these adorable Snapchats of dogs, all you cat people in the crowd are going to switch sides. Gang We know that dogs are friendly … [Read more...] about Dog Snapchats That Would Put a Smile on Your Face

Iconic Women of the 70s Five Decades Later

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Lynda Carter, Faye Dunaway and Goldie Hawn were some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry during the seventies. It was a decade of peace, love and social progress, including the ever-growing feminist movement, and these women were an inspiration to men and women alike. Commenting on her legendary role as Wonder Woman, Lynda Carter said she wanted to be a role … [Read more...] about Iconic Women of the 70s Five Decades Later

Hilarious Pet Antics and Their Punishment

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If you’ve ever owned a pet, you know that they quickly become an integral part of the family and that often they are a lot like children. You can’t stay mad at them for too long because they’re too cute, but when they misbehave, you need to punish them somehow – otherwise, how will they learn? You can’t shame your family members online, but it turns out pet shaming is a trend … [Read more...] about Hilarious Pet Antics and Their Punishment

What Cruise Ships Are Really Like From the Passengers’ Point of View

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Going on a cruise sounds like an ideal vacation, for a romantic getaway or some quality time with the family. Between the luxurious pools and facilities, the varied activities, the breathtaking views, the tours and the beaches, the attractions are endless, which makes it a trip anyone can enjoy. Of course, this is what we expect, and unfortunately, reality doesn’t always meet … [Read more...] about What Cruise Ships Are Really Like From the Passengers’ Point of View

Iconic Women of the 70s Five Decades Later

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Lynda Carter, Faye Dunaway and Goldie Hawn were some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry during the seventies. It was a decade of peace, love and social progress, including the ever-growing feminist movement, and these women were an inspiration to men and women alike. Commenting on her legendary role as Wonder Woman, Lynda Carter said she wanted to be a role … [Read more...] about Iconic Women of the 70s Five Decades Later

Expectations Versus Reality: This Is What Fast Food Chains Food Can Really Look Like

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The latest healthy eating trend has made some great changes to the American fast food industry. From deep fried everything to gallons of sugary drinks, the industry needed to make some bold actions. However, some restaurants who dominated the market just a few years ago, are busy playing catch-up with the latest trends, and that translates into some really bad choices. Rating … [Read more...] about Expectations Versus Reality: This Is What Fast Food Chains Food Can Really Look Like

Hilarious Pet Antics and Their Punishment

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If you’ve ever owned a pet, you know that they quickly become an integral part of the family and that often they are a lot like children. You can’t stay mad at them for too long because they’re too cute, but when they misbehave, you need to punish them somehow – otherwise, how will they learn? You can’t shame your family members online, but it turns out pet shaming is a trend … [Read more...] about Hilarious Pet Antics and Their Punishment

What Cruise Ships Are Really Like From the Passengers’ Point of View

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Going on a cruise sounds like an ideal vacation, for a romantic getaway or some quality time with the family. Between the luxurious pools and facilities, the varied activities, the breathtaking views, the tours and the beaches, the attractions are endless, which makes it a trip anyone can enjoy. Of course, this is what we expect, but sometimes reality doesn’t meet our … [Read more...] about What Cruise Ships Are Really Like From the Passengers’ Point of View

Dog Snapchats That Would Put a Smile on Your Face

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There are two kinds of people in the world - cat people and dog people. There's a reason why dogs are known as man's best friend; they are friendly, loyal, perceptive, and, most of all, they are incredibly sweet and loving. After seeing these adorable Snapchats of dogs, all you cat people in the crowd are going to switch sides. Gang We know that dogs are friendly … [Read more...] about Dog Snapchats That Would Put a Smile on Your Face

Hilarious Pet Antics and Their Punishment

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If you’ve ever owned a pet, you know that they quickly become an integral part of the family and that often they are a lot like children. You can’t stay mad at them for too long because they’re too cute, but when they misbehave, you need to punish them somehow – otherwise, how will they learn? You can’t shame your family members online, but it turns out pet shaming is a trend … [Read more...] about Hilarious Pet Antics and Their Punishment

These People Were “Today Years Old” When They Learned These Surprising Facts

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Have you ever wondered why eggplants are called eggplants, or why they tell you to break a leg when you're interviewing for an important job? We take those things for granted and never stop to think about the origin of such phrases, but it turns out there was a lot of thought put into them. There's a recent trend on Twitter where people share the most random things they've … [Read more...] about These People Were “Today Years Old” When They Learned These Surprising Facts

Dog Snapchats That Would Put a Smile on Your Face

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There are two kinds of people in the world - cat people and dog people. There's a reason why dogs are known as man's best friend; they are friendly, loyal, perceptive, and, most of all, they are incredibly sweet and loving. After seeing these adorable Snapchats of dogs, all you cat people in the crowd are going to switch sides. Gang We know that dogs are friendly … [Read more...] about Dog Snapchats That Would Put a Smile on Your Face

The Stories Behind These Iconic Photos

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There are certain moments in history that were captured and frozen in time for generations to see and learn from. We're all familiar with these photos - some of them depicting joyful moments, important moments or heartbreaking moments, but all of them equally iconic. Here are the fascinating stories behind some of the most influential photos in history. The ascension of … [Read more...] about The Stories Behind These Iconic Photos

These People Were “Today Years Old” When They Learned These Surprising Facts

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Have you ever wondered why eggplants are called eggplants, or why they tell you to break a leg when you're interviewing for an important job? We take those things for granted and never stop to think about the origin of such phrases, but it turns out there was a lot of thought put into them. There's a recent trend on Twitter where people share the most random things they've … [Read more...] about These People Were “Today Years Old” When They Learned These Surprising Facts