Parent Influence

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Alison Campbell

The Importance of Teaching Kids to Cook

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Cooking is an essential life skill that everyone should know. Not only does it help you save money on your food budget, but it also teaches you about the nutritional value of different foods and how to prepare them in a healthy way. In this blog post, we will discuss the importance of teaching kids to cook and provide some tips on how to get started! Encourages … [Read more...] about The Importance of Teaching Kids to Cook

Tips to Control Emotional Responses as a Parent

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As a parent, you want to do everything in your power to protect your children and make them feel loved. However, sometimes it can be difficult to control your emotions when they are triggered. It is important to learn how to deal with your emotions in a healthy way so that you don't inadvertently pass them on to your children. In this blog post, we will discuss some tips for … [Read more...] about Tips to Control Emotional Responses as a Parent

Updated Infant Sleep Guidelines: No Inclined Products, Bed-Sharing

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There are new sleep guidelines that have been issued by the American Acacemy of Pediatrics, AAP for short. They stress that you need to make sure your infants are sleeping on a flat surface on their bag. Do not co-sleep with your infant, and do not use soft bedding as this will increase your infant's risk of SIDS. What is SIDS? SIDS is Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, … [Read more...] about Updated Infant Sleep Guidelines: No Inclined Products, Bed-Sharing

Benefits of Meditation for Kids

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If you're like most parents, you're always looking for ways to help your kids stay healthy and happy. One great way to do this is by teaching them how to meditate. Meditation can provide a number of benefits for children, including increased focus, better sleep, and reduced stress levels. In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of meditation for kids and give you … [Read more...] about Benefits of Meditation for Kids

Many Kids Didn’t Get Lifesaving Swim Lessons Due to Pandemic

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It's a sad reality that many children didn't receive lifesaving swim lessons this summer due to the pandemic. With schools closed and parents working remotely, it was difficult for many families to find the time or resources to get their children in the pool. Drowning is the most common cause of death among children from 1 to 4 years old, and it's one of the leading causes … [Read more...] about Many Kids Didn’t Get Lifesaving Swim Lessons Due to Pandemic

How to Save Time as a Busy Mama

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Motherhood brings tender moments, and the joy that tags along with it is incomparable. But, there’s usually a catch; being a mama puts you in an overly tight schedule, such that time becomes a much-treasured asset. Balancing between work and mama duties isn’t easy, but the glad tiding is that it’s still possible to squeeze through. Here’s how to save time as a busy … [Read more...] about How to Save Time as a Busy Mama

Tips for Hiring a Dog Sitter for Vacation

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Going on vacation and leaving your dog behind can be a difficult decision. You want to make sure that your furry friend is well taken care of, but you also don't want to spend a fortune on a pet sitter. Luckily, there are some tips that can help you find the perfect dog sitter for your needs! In this blog post, we will discuss some of the best ways to find and hire a … [Read more...] about Tips for Hiring a Dog Sitter for Vacation

Tips for Working Parents to Enjoy Summer Break

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Summer break is a time for fun in the sun, relaxation, and spending time with family. For working parents, it can also be a time of stress and anxiety. How can you enjoy your summer break when you have to worry about work? In this blog post, we will give you some tips on how to make the most of your summer break while still keeping up with work. Follow these tips and you … [Read more...] about Tips for Working Parents to Enjoy Summer Break

How to Teach Kids About Good Hygiene Practices

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It's never too early to start teaching your kids about good hygiene practices. In fact, the sooner you start, the better! Teaching kids about good hygiene is important for their health and well-being. It can also help prevent the spread of germs and infections. In this blog post, we will discuss some tips on how to teach kids about good hygiene practices. How do you … [Read more...] about How to Teach Kids About Good Hygiene Practices

How to Bond With Kids While Playing PS4

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Do you want to bond with your kids, but don't know how? It can be tough to find common ground with children who are growing up in a digital age. Technology often seems to keep us apart, rather than bring us closer together. However, there is one activity that can help bridge the gap between parents and kids: playing PS4 together! In this blog post, we will discuss how … [Read more...] about How to Bond With Kids While Playing PS4

How to Set Boundaries with Your Teen’s Babysitting

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As a parent, it can be difficult to know when and how to set boundaries with your teenager. This is especially true when it comes to their babysitting business. You want them to be successful, but you also don't want them working too many hours or taking on too many jobs. In this blog post, we will discuss some tips for setting boundaries with your teen's babysitting … [Read more...] about How to Set Boundaries with Your Teen’s Babysitting

How to Transition from Spring Break to Back to School

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Are you feeling a little bit sad now that spring break is over? Don't worry, you're not alone. The good news is that there are plenty of ways to make the transition from spring break to back to school a bit easier. In this blog post, we will discuss some tips for making the switch from relaxation mode to learning mode. Follow these tips and you'll be ready for another … [Read more...] about How to Transition from Spring Break to Back to School

Why Kids Need to Have a Pet

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It’s no secret that kids need plenty of exercise, but did you know that having a pet can help them get the exercise they need? Pets are great for kids because they provide not only physical activity but also emotional support and enrichment. In this article, we will explore some of the benefits that come from owning a pet, and we will also dispel some of the myths that … [Read more...] about Why Kids Need to Have a Pet

How to Plan an Affordable and Fun At-Home Date Night

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With the cost of going out to dinner and a movie constantly on the rise, more and more couples are choosing to stay in and have a date night at home. This can be a lot of fun, but it can also be a bit challenging to come up with ideas that are both affordable and interesting. In this blog post, we will provide you with some tips and suggestions on how to plan an amazing at-home … [Read more...] about How to Plan an Affordable and Fun At-Home Date Night

Tips for a Spring Season Scavenger Hunt

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Spring is a time of rebirth and renewal, but it can also be a challenge for families. The kids are out of school, the days are longer, and everyone seems to have more energy. It's easy to get distracted by all the fun things spring has to offer - picnics in the park, bike rides with friends, trips to visit grandparents - which leaves less time for important tasks like … [Read more...] about Tips for a Spring Season Scavenger Hunt

Clever Ways to Spend Time With Your Kids

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It can be hard to find ways to connect with your kids when they're constantly glued to their phones or tablets. But don't worry, we've got you covered. Here are some clever ways to spend time with your kids that will keep them entertained and engaged. Play in a Snow Pile Nobody likes taking the kiddies out in below-freezing temperatures, but if there's a snow pile, … [Read more...] about Clever Ways to Spend Time With Your Kids

Pros and Cons of Video Home Surveillance

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There are many families looking to add a video home surveillance system to their current security options. While this is an amazing option for families, and more affordable due to lower-cost options, we wonder whether or not these video home surveillance cameras are safe, effective, or even worth the investment? Today, we'll dive into the pros and cons of video home … [Read more...] about Pros and Cons of Video Home Surveillance

When Do babies Start Talking

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Babies start talking from the time they are born, they cry to let us know when they need something or that something is wrong. They coo and gurgle then about a month old babies laugh at different things. These things really show that babies do talk even if it's not real words yet. Babies can also say da-da or ma-ma but it might not be clear what they are trying to say. The … [Read more...] about When Do babies Start Talking

How to Embrace The Workaholic Side When You’re a Mom

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Society may tell us that being a mother is the most important job that any woman can have, but who are they to judge? A recent study done by Monster.com revealed that the number of women in management positions has actually declined since 2002. If you think about it, there is no set "work hours" or "dress code" for mothers. It's an unspoken agreement, so it leaves the world … [Read more...] about How to Embrace The Workaholic Side When You’re a Mom

Tips to Encourage Good Sibling Bond

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If you want to encourage a good sibling bond, it is important to remember that your children are individuals and may develop connections in different ways. What works for one child may not work for another and what works in one family may not work in another. It is also crucial that the siblings respect one another and learn positive communication skills early on because … [Read more...] about Tips to Encourage Good Sibling Bond

How to Stay Calm when Stressed Out

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Having stress in your life is inevitable. At some point, everyone experiences stressful situations that can really bring you down. Stress has the ability to affect nearly every aspect of your life both emotionally and physically. Fortunately, there are steps that you can take to relieve yourself from excessive amounts of stress. Staying calm is hard. It takes work. But, … [Read more...] about How to Stay Calm when Stressed Out

These Cringey Social Media Posts Prove That Men Don’t Actually Know Women At All

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When it comes to men trying to understand women, they still have a long way to go... Just when we thought that things were becoming more equal and understood in society between the two genders, there are a lot of men out there who truly believe some rather unbelievable things to be true about women. The Reddit page, r/NotHowGirlsWork, proves that some men sincerely think that … [Read more...] about These Cringey Social Media Posts Prove That Men Don’t Actually Know Women At All

Is This For Real? The Weirdest Things Confiscated by the TSA

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Everyone has weird workplace stories that they share with their loved ones and friends... But we have a feeling that the people who work for the Transport Security Administration (TSA) rarely have a boring day in the office. From rude customers to people who genuinely pose a threat to other airport goers, working in airport security isn't for the faint-hearted. When you think … [Read more...] about Is This For Real? The Weirdest Things Confiscated by the TSA

Pictures of People on Public Transportation From Around The World That Lack Context

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If you take public transportation to and from work every day, you know that you can find a strange crowd on the subway. When it comes to public transportation, you can find all sorts of people from different backgrounds and with different stories all in the same place, heading to the same destination. Yet, they all have different stories to tell. There's just something about … [Read more...] about Pictures of People on Public Transportation From Around The World That Lack Context

These Maps Portray the U.S. More Accurately Than Anything We Learned in School

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When it comes to learning about a new region of the world, maps are an interesting way to gather information about a certain place. But not all maps have to be boring and hard to read, some of them can actually be insightful in a whole new way. The United States of America has always been known to take things to certain extremes in all aspects of life. So what better way to … [Read more...] about These Maps Portray the U.S. More Accurately Than Anything We Learned in School

The Cute Ways in Which These Celebrity Couples Met

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Have you ever wondered how different celebrities met their significant others? Let's be honest, celebrities aren't your run-of-the-mill, regular old people that you see walking down the street... For whatever reason, they are on a different level to us regular people. Which, when you think about it, must make it difficult to meet romantic partners. But just like so many of us, … [Read more...] about The Cute Ways in Which These Celebrity Couples Met

Times When the Saying ‘Beggars Can’t Be Choosers’ Was Spot-On

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As much as we would all like to get things for free in life, we know that there is a limit to that dream. Have you ever heard of the saying "beggars can't be choosers?" if not, you are most certainly about to find out. It is essentially the idea that when someone in need is offered something specific and they choose to either turn it down or have the audacity to ask for … [Read more...] about Times When the Saying ‘Beggars Can’t Be Choosers’ Was Spot-On

Take a Glimpse Into Different Music and Lifestyle Festivals Throughout The Ages

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When thinking about letting loose, dancing till midnight, and living without a care in the world, music and lifestyle festivals are what come to mind. Every year at different times, there is a bunch of very famous music and lifestyle festivals that take place all around the world. People come from far and wide to take part in and capture even the slightest glimmer of magic from … [Read more...] about Take a Glimpse Into Different Music and Lifestyle Festivals Throughout The Ages

These Power Moves Prove That There Isn’t Anything Women Can’t Do

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For a long time, many people have doubted women's ability, tenacity, and drive. And although there are still many people that do, in 2022 we can say that not only are women more than capable of creating their own destiny, they have also been given wider support. It almost feels as though women were lurking in the shadows behind men ever since the beginning of time, but this is … [Read more...] about These Power Moves Prove That There Isn’t Anything Women Can’t Do

Take a Glimpse Into Different Music and Lifestyle Festivals Throughout The Ages

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When thinking about letting loose, dancing till midnight, and living without a care in the world, music and lifestyle festivals are what come to mind. Every year at different times, there is a bunch of very famous music and lifestyle festivals that take place all around the world. People come from far and wide to take part in and capture even the slightest glimmer of magic from … [Read more...] about Take a Glimpse Into Different Music and Lifestyle Festivals Throughout The Ages

People Shared the Things They Love Most About the USA and the Answers Caught Us by Surprise

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With the Fourth of July coming up, we’ve decided to celebrate with a list of things that people around the world like about the good ol’ USA. As an American who has traversed the globe, it’s nice to see what people from other countries think since it sometimes feels like we have a shady reputation. Even though I’ve lived here my whole life, there are a few things on this list … [Read more...] about People Shared the Things They Love Most About the USA and the Answers Caught Us by Surprise

These People Came Up With the Perfect Responses to Wrong Number Texts

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It’s more common than you think; accidentally texting a stranger. You might have changed your phone to a new one and you tried to guess a friend’s number but failed. Maybe you even just got a cute girl or boy’s number, but entered it incorrectly. You are not alone in this; most people have made the mistake of texting the wrong number at some point or another. Sometimes, we are … [Read more...] about These People Came Up With the Perfect Responses to Wrong Number Texts

The Good, The Bad, and The Fun: Cringeworthy Wedding Moments

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Weddings are one of the most joyful events in our time, more so than birthdays and company events (wait, are they even?). Guests from your side of the family and your groom-to-be or bride-to-be’s side of the family attend a tear-jerking experience as you’re about to enter your happily ever after — that’s how weddings are perceived, right? Well, it’s undeniably true. But what … [Read more...] about The Good, The Bad, and The Fun: Cringeworthy Wedding Moments

Funny Tweets That Sum Up Marriage Life

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Marriages are made up of highs and lows. Between those highs and lows are day-to-day, ordinary moments. There are tiring and never-ending chores to do, mood swings and petty tantrums to deal with, and mundane moments. There are also differences in opinions that can make the roof come crumbling down. But for couples that understand each other and are willing to go the distance, … [Read more...] about Funny Tweets That Sum Up Marriage Life

People Open Up About Their Inconsiderate Employers

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Do you think there's such a thing as a "perfect job"? Most people want to work for a company that genuinely cares about them and their livelihoods; even if the company you work for is amazing, your boss might be the complete opposite. In that case, coming to work every day might become a burden. An employer needs dependable and hardworking employees as much as employees need an … [Read more...] about People Open Up About Their Inconsiderate Employers

Moms Taking the Word Embarrassing to the Next Level

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There comes a time in our lives when we realize our moms know best. Growing up, we hate listening to our moms, and we think they're out to make our lives harder, while in fact, their one and only goal in life is to make our lives easier. We might not see it growing up, but our moms love and care for us more than anything else, and if they tell us to take a jacket because it's … [Read more...] about Moms Taking the Word Embarrassing to the Next Level

Times People Tried to Modify Their Cars but Missed the Mark

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People care a lot about their cars, and sometimes in order to show that, they want to modify them and give them a personal touch. While I’m sure some people will disagree with me on a few of these, the recent trend of car modifications has gotten out of hand! From low-riders with zero clearance to fuzzy vans that belong in a remake of Dumb and Dumber, here are some truly … [Read more...] about Times People Tried to Modify Their Cars but Missed the Mark

Introducing The FirstBorn Backpack: The Dad Backpack That Is a Game Changer

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There are many differences between men and women, but one glaring difference is that women never leave the house without a bag, equipped with anything they might need throughout the day, and men leave the house with just their phone, wallet, and keys. However, this may all change with FlyDad- the FirstBorn Dad Backpack. For some reason, it's always been considered weird for … [Read more...] about Introducing The FirstBorn Backpack: The Dad Backpack That Is a Game Changer

These Entitled People Were (Rightfully) Blasted on Social Media

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Not everyone is going to be as grateful for the privileges that they receive in life. A few crazy people out there will make a huge deal out of something that shouldn’t be at all! Many of these self-entitled people don’t get the comeuppance that they deserve, but other times, the natural order of the world regains its balance (these days mostly thanks to social media). It’s … [Read more...] about These Entitled People Were (Rightfully) Blasted on Social Media