Category Archives: Parenting
3 Things to Know About International Adoption
Adoption is an important and serious decision for prospective parents to make. As such, you can’t go into the process unprepared—especially if you plan on adopting internationally. The more you know about international adoption, the easier the entire experience will be. If you’re considering growing your family through international adoption, it’s important to research and…
New Survey Shows People Want Out of Hot Spot States
A new survey shows a good chunk of residents from coronavirus hot spot states would voluntarily pack up and move out to areas not as crippled by the virus. It’s not only the city slickers in cramped quarters who want out – spread-out suburbanites want to hit the road, too. The new, national survey of…
Ways to Calm a Crying or Fussy Baby
Exhausted parents of newborns dread those moments when the baby seems inconsolable. Try some of these ways to calm a crying or fussy baby. Address the Obvious Sleep deprivation has many strange effects. Things that should seem obvious become mysterious to a weary mind. Try to run through a mental checklist of the obvious possible causes…
4 Key Ways to Keep Children Happy in Self-Isolation
Life is still not looking the same, and it’s just as hard on our kids as it is on us. Nobody likes being forced to stay at home; sure, people used to always crave the time to just hang out at home, but being forced to do so is a different story altogether. If you’re…
Visit These Virtual Museums During the Pandemic
Virtual Tours – Museums, Parks, Heritage Sites, Operas, and More The La Porte County Historical Society has compiled a list of free virtual tours of Museums, Parks, Heritage Sites, Operas, and more for the benefit of families and individuals confined to home during this pandemic. The following list is…
The Best Cosplay Tips for Beginners
Cosplay, the portmanteau of costume play, is becoming one of the most popular activities today. Many people enjoy the creativity and freedom they get from dressing as their favorite movie, television show, anime, video game, or comic book characters. Cosplay gives these people a chance to show off their hard work and dedication since many…
Tips for Keeping Your Family Safe on a Road Trip
It’s easier to worry about having a problem on the road when you’re preparing to drive hundreds of miles in your car. If you’re planning a vacation with your family, here are some tips for keeping your family safe on a road trip so you can enjoy your destination. Buckle Up Appropriately First, you should…
Step Outside of the Box: 5 Ways to Foster Creativity in Kids
Hopefully, we witness those moments where a child lights up with joy and excitement when they’re doing something they love. Whether they’re dancing around the kitchen or running around the playground with other kids, this bright spirit fills up our own. But sometimes, more often now than in the past, we see children stuck to…
Living Positively: Ways to Find More Happiness
Life can get pretty overwhelming, and when we’re trying to speed through all the tasks we need to accomplish, we tend to forget to take a look around us. We forget to stop and smell the roses. We forget to love our loved ones a little harder. If you’re tired of living at…
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