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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurological and developmental disability that affects a person’s ability to properly communicate with the people around him/her. The condition typically appears during the first three years of life affecting the brain function, especially in the areas of social interaction, imagination, and communication skills. There’s no permanent cure for…
No-one said that parenthood was going to be easy, but neither did anyone say it was going to be so f*#@n hard! Alas, there’s just no avoiding the fact that looking after a little human is challenging, especially in the early days of parenthood. There are, however, things you can do that can make things…
Raising boys can be incredibly difficult when it comes to their education. With girls naturally being more talented when it comes to academia, you need to ensure you’re doing all that you can to help aid your boy’s journey through education, even if that means pulling him out of the public education system and homeschooling….
There are a lot of difficult parts about parenting, but making sure you’re buying the right stuff is an unexpected obstacle for many. Whether you’re shopping for baby food, a crib or some clothes for your baby, it’s important to make sure you’re getting products that are safe and effective. Clothing can be an especially…
Baths and personal hygiene are a necessary part of life. Unfortunately, as parents with small children know all too well, many kids simply refuse to accept this fact. They avoid baths like the plague, and it can be completely exhausting to have to keep fighting them to get cleaned up at the end of the…
Petunia Pickle Bottom You don’t know how much your diaper bag really sucks, until you get a GOOD diaper bag! Once you’ve tried the new Petunia Pickle Bottom Pivot Pack, you’ll never go back. So many pockets, insulated compartments, felt-lined pockets for your phone, thoughtfully placed details like interior key clips and more. It’s the…
Becoming a parent is an exciting and joyous time, but it can also be daunting, especially for first-time parents. Fortunately, some simple preparation and planning can help ensure that you’re feeling confident and ready for the birth of your baby. With this in mind, here are some useful tips on how to prepare for your…
You’ve been through pregnancy, labor and giving birth – and now it’s time to settle back down at home and start a new stage of your life with your precious new baby. But for most new parents, it’s not uncommon to feel overwhelmed and a little unsure of what they are doing once they arrive…
One of the best experiences that your children can remember is those trips that you do in their childhood. Even if they are young, they can still appreciate these instances where they see you have fun outside of home. And if we’re talking about travels, the most doable one would be road trips. It can…
Are you the type that just can’t wait for your vacation to start so you can get out and explore? There are many people passionate about travel across the world who take multiple trips every year, but it can get very expensive. You must be smart about your planning and spending, As well as looking…
Unfortunately, having the title of “nanny” has gotten a bad reputation over the years due to infidelities in celebrity relationships and marriages as well as the depictions portrayed on reality TV. Even with those instances, there are still nannies out there that truly have a love for children and take pride in having “nanny” as…
Are you a parent? Well, if you are, congratulations! As a parent, your ultimate desire is to make decisions and do things that will be in the best interest of your children. In whatever you do, you need to do it with the knowledge that your kids are watching, and they will certainly copy your…
Most parents opt to have their children learn from home rather than having them enrolled and enabling them to study in a prescribed setting of a private or public school. Parents who homeschool their children take accountability for their learning. This is extreme parenting as it involves parents spending more time with them, doing their…
For those of you who say that being a new mom is a full-time job, you’re wrong. It’s essentially two full-time jobs with back-to-back hours. We’re talking day shift and night shift, and then right back to the harsh, light of day once again. It’s not uncommon for young mothers to lose hours of sleep…
There are many reasons why you might end up having a hysterectomy. The procedure, designed to remove the uterus entirely, may be a requirement if you have advanced uterine cancer, uterine fibroids that cause you pain, or a uterine prolapse. It may also be recommended in cases of endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain and heavy periods,…
If you are a mom, you know it’s hard balancing everything in life. From bringing kids to school and sports, to meal planning every week, to making sure everyone has clean underwear. It’s a tough job being a good mom! Add working from home to that to-do list and you have yourself a sure-fire recipe…