Like many natural experiences in life, every mom-to-be endures a different type of pregnancy venture. Sometimes carrying your first child differs from carrying your third. However, no matter the experience, the goal in every pregnancy is to try to make yourself as comfortable as possible throughout those long nine months.
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With the school summer break, it can be challenging for parents to keep kids busy and out of trouble. That’s why we’ve put together a simple guide of some fun arts and crafts projects to do with your kids this summer!
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Summer is the perfect time to spend quality time with your child while they’re out of school. Doing arts and crafts together is a great way to bond and help you both grow your creativity. Using art supplies that require different techniques will inspire extra creativity and give you the opportunity to learn more about art. Keep reading to learn about the art supplies you need to try out this summer with your child.
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There have likely been countless times in your adulthood when you wondered where you would be if you had stuck to that hobby you loved. Many people would agree that their childhood is the best time to discover the things they love. Even with all the freedoms in the world, it’s natural that children will struggle to stick to hobbies they love. However, there are things you can do to gently encourage your kids to stick to their hobbies.
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After are gorgeous day at Grand Canyon National Park we grabbed a quick bite to eat for dinner before heading up to Lowell Observatory. (For our full itinerary of the week CLICK HERE)
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We were up and at ’em early this morning in order to get to the park before there was a lineup. (See our Itinerary HERE)It’s suggested that you arrive between 9 and 10AM, otherwise, you could be waiting to get into the park. Also, there isn’t much in the way of rest stops, restrooms, and fast-food establishments between Flagstaff and the park (quick side note, don’t read or look at your phone along this journey, the views are epic, like nothing you’d EVER see in NW Ohio), so we made certain we packed our lunch and took tiny sips of our coffees along the way. Though I apparently didn’t take tiny enough sips or perhaps it was my 40+-year-old bladder and the fact that it’s had 3 large babies sitting on it at some point, but I had to go so bad, thus, our first stop, once we were in the park, was the restrooms!
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We all feel down from time to time, some of us more often than others. When you are at your lowest point, it can often deem like there is nothing you can do to get back on track and start feeling better again, but that is not the case – there is always hope.
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Some of the earliest experiences and established childhood habits will shape and influence an individual into adulthood. Therefore, the earlier a parent introduces and establishes good habits during their child’s formative years, the better.
Instilling healthy habits—and nipping poor ones in the bud—is essential for preventing growth, development, or wellness problems. Here are a few habits to pay attention to that can affect the health of your child.
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We cannot deny that technology is a massive part of our lives, from tablets to TVs and phones. Some technological devices like our phones are necessary and allow our children to contact us no matter where they are. A phone gives us peace of mind, but it isn’t a device that is without danger, and the same goes for any device that connects to the internet. As such, we must do everything we can to protect our kid’s privacy online.
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Whether it is alcohol, drugs, gambling, or something else, it can be very hard and stressful for friends and family to see a loved one struggle with addiction. There are worries about money and health, as well as mental problems that often come with it. You will want to do everything you can to help them, perhaps by exploring options such as inpatient rehab, but you do not know where to begin.
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Mom on the go in Holy Toledo 