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When it’s time for a family vacation you may be traveling with kids. Flying with young children in tow is a whole different ballgame than traveling alone though! If air travel is already stressful for adults, imagine what it must be like for kids to fly – especially if it is their first time on…
Being a mom is a full-time job. The endless hours of childcare take their toll on your life and your ambitions. If you’ve always wanted to further your education, but can’t find the time, that’s no excuse. It’s time to take a hard look at yourself and realize that you can achieve anything you want…
Are you tired of unfulfilling minimum wage jobs in retail and hospitality? If you want a career that is both rewarding and lucrative, then becoming an aged care worker may be your calling. Due to Australia’s growing elderly population, aged care workers are more in demand than ever. The country’s aging population relies on support…
Are you nearing the end of your working life? Maybe you’re considering finally taking the plunge and retiring. Many people resist retirement and continue working into their senior years, even if only at a reduced capacity. For many of us, we’ve become conditioned to working and finally putting down the tools of the trade can…
Raising kids is a difficult proposition and doing it all alone on your own could make things incredibly difficult. Single mothers require balancing child-bearing and jobs, often without any assistance from any close relatives or friends to ease their burden. And then crops up the issue of money. Single mothers may often owe money but…
The financial objectives and aspirations of a single mother are in no way different from a conventional family structure. However, a smaller income would automatically imply that every dollar is important and needs to be used wisely. For a single mom, effective debt management and issues relating to long-term savings could seem to be extremely…
Most parents didn’t plan to raise their children alone. They ultimately want their children to be raised in a two-parent household where they can get the all-around love, attention, and care they need. Unfortunately, however, this happy ending doesn’t always come true for every family. When a household is torn apart by a breakup or…
Giving birth can be a scary process. Hospitals can feel cold and desensitized, doctors sometimes aren’t receptive to a patient’s wishes, and it’s all very expensive. Any expectant mom will give you an earful on the fear of the birthing process itself and how things sometimes go wrong. More and more, these mothers are turning…
An increasing number of senior citizens have started to prefer home health care these days, as it is a lot more comfortable than an assisted living facility or a nursing home, and is essential to opt for with no caregivers around. Such people are able to do most of their daily activities on their own,…
Life is busier now than ever before, especially for single parents. As a single parent, you might struggle while earning your degree. Single parents need to spend time with your child, and it takes up a large amount of time earning income as the sole support for yourself and your child. Because of the constant…
These days there are so many different options for senior living that you can be forgiven for not knowing the difference between assisted living and nursing homes. When it comes to making a choice for a family member it can seem overwhelming. To help you, here’s an explanation of the different housing options for seniors….
Wrinkles are a way of life for women as they age and move through parenthood and all the stresses that come along with raising little human beings. However, you don’t have to stress about the wrinkles or simply live with them. There are five ways to deal with wrinkles and have younger looking skin….
You wouldn’t often see single mothers in a college classroom before. Now, though, more women are submitting applications for higher education. Female student population has been growing steadily, and single moms are looking to secure future for themselves and their children. Why Do Single Moms Need Extra Income? Single mothers have to do a lot…
So, you feel you have what it takes to become a successful fashion stylist? Styling is one of the most sought after careers in the fashion industry so it’s no surprise that many budding fashionistas would put styling on their list of dream job’s. But where do you start? Below are five tips on…
Labor Day Weekend is here and if you are like most American Families, you are probably going on a road trip to a friend or family member’s house for a Labor Day BBQ. When you think of vacations, you probably envision sandy beaches, clear skies, and relaxing hours with your family. Often times, you don’t consider how…
Discovering that you are pregnant and planning for the future ahead with your family should be an exciting and happy time in your life, but sometimes not everyone is pleased to hear your joyous news. Unfortunately, some people do experience problems with their employer and have to fight to get the maternity leave and job…