The first few weeks of a newborn’s life are crucial because the baby will spend this time growing and developing. The health of their body is also significant to ensure they can reach their full potential. Many diseases could affect the overall well-being of newly born babies. There are various causes for these defects, but…
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Help the Children in Uganda with Jerrybag’s Kickstarter Campaign
Jerrybag is back with their new Kickstarter campaign to help Uganda’s children: “Safe Backpacks for a Better World.” This campaign also doubles as a project to help women in rural Uganda, too. The bags sold in this campaign are made in Jerrybag’s Uganda studio, where women from the region are paid as they’re trained in…
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Hobbies for Children: How to Encourage Kids to Find Themselves
Every night it’s a headache trying to make your kids go to bed as they want to keep watching TV. You’re getting worried that they’re watching too much TV and it’s not healthy. And you’re right as studies show that kids who watch too much TV are likely to become overweight and develop behavior problems….
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Chicago’s Best Outdoor Spaces for Young Children
Visiting Chicago in the summer means that you get to take advantage of some of the wonderful outdoor spaces in the city. On a nice day, no one wants to be stuck inside, breathing conditioned air — especially kids! They want to be outside, going on adventures, and soaking up some sun! There is a…
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5 Books That Help Children Understand Feelings Better
Childhood is often described as the ‘golden age’, and it can be easy to underestimate the amount going in children’s heads. Most of us look back on our childhoods fondly, reminiscing about blissful carefree years. But, in reality, childhood can be a time of stress, anxiety, and early signs of mental health difficulties. According to…
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In Understandable Terms: 5 Things You Need to Know About Communicating Divorce to Your Children
If you and your significant other have decided it would be best for you two to separate, conveying the news to your children is never an easy task. When breaking the news to your children, consider these five tips to successfully convey the message to your children with the least damage possible. Don’t point fingers…
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5 Things to Teach Your Child Before Their 5th Birthday
Raising children can be a wonderful and stressful experience at the same time. While you’ll never experience a love like being a parent, you will also never worry about something so much as your children. And while being a parent doesn’t necessarily come with a training manual, it’s up to you as a parent to…
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