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Adding to your family might just be an easy decision to make for you. Perhaps you and your partner always knew the amount of children you would like to have, and with  careful planning, often things can work out the way you had hoped. But, there seems to be more...

Public education is a hot topic right now. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos isn’t a fan of the current public school system, so she is on a mission to change it. Changing the public school system is necessary, according to education experts, but DeVos is creating issues by not listening to...

Being able to stay fit is already a chore for most women. Between giving up your cravings and hauling yourself to the gym every other day, it’s a lot of hard work and can easily be disrupted by the smallest distractions. Yes, it’s difficult to keep fit especially if it’s...

Summer has the best temperatures for beach visits with the baby. Last year, a friend came over from Singapore to visit the beautiful beaches over the holidays alongside. Before preparing to travel, they had asked me to prepare a list of items that would work perfectly with the baby during...

Cooking with our kids is one of the best tools we have as parents against the rising tide of obesity, and to prevent our children becoming part of the 48 million who get sick from food poisoning every year. Children are naturally curious and it is important to harness this...

When you first become a parent, you don’t always realize how much it's going to change you. But it always does. Because that’s the thing about parenting - it really pushes you to grow as a parent. Because when you become a parent, you suddenly have this small child relying...

One of the most popular events for expectant parents is a baby shower. The opportunity for your friends and family to shower you in gifts and lavish love upon you and your baby is one that you will remember for the rest of your life. The thing is, when you’re...

Whether you want to be peaceful, patriotic or party it up this Fourth of July weekend, Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa is the place to beEagle Ridge Resort and Spa is always a fantastic place to get away, but during the Fourth of July week, it is the all-American place...

Being a parent is a full time job. Indeed, for many of us, it’s a full time job that we manage on top of another full time job. There are even some crazy fools who have a full time job and are developing their own business as a side hustle...

While eating vegan was once thought to be simply a hippie fad, studies have shown that a diet free of animal products can actually provide a huge number of benefits. More and more, people are adopting a vegan lifestyle – including celebrities like Ellen DeGeneres, Alicia Silverstone, Zooey Deschanel, and...

Being an adult is boring, isn’t it? Sure, you’ve got the chance to eat all the chocolate and shop for as many pairs of shoes as you want, but in general it’s full of responsibilities that no one wants to be involved with. When you’re a child, you feel like...

What you do several hours before bedtime determines the quality of your sleep. If you are looking to get a perfect night`s sleep, then this is for you. While there is no substitute for optimal sleep duration, we have nine tips for things you should do before bed to ensure...

Chicago Marriott Lincolnshire Resort Offers Couples and Families The Ultimate Summer Staycation Experiences, with Affordable Overnight Packages, Golf Specials, Patio Dining and Events, and Sunday Brunch (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Warmer temperatures in Chicago have sparked vacation fever for couples and families looking to kick-off summer. And while Memorial...

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It has always long been a stereotype that men went to work and women stayed home to care for the house and children. Well, in today’s fast paced and busy world this is no longer the case. In fact, many women are rising to the top of the corporate ladder...

Expanding Your Horizons (EYH) is a nationally recognized STEM education program which will be returning to Chicago for the sixth year in a row on March 24, 2018. EYH Chicago’s event is open to middle school girls. Girls attending EYH Chicago will participate in a day-long symposium of workshops that...

Image Credit: Pixels (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ google_ad_client: "ca-pub-7117833440777277", enable_page_level_ads: true }); For many moms-to-be figuring out what they will do once they have had their baby isn’t at the top of their priorities. Often, women like to stay at home for as long as possible with their newborns...

Source: For the most part, having twins is even more magical than having one child. However, twins can become double trouble once they reach the terrible toddler stage. Worse still, it can often feel as though there is no respite. Don’t panic just yet, though, because you can regain control...

Getting children to eat veggies is a challenge for most parents, but they are an essential part of a healthy diet. Therefore, you need to encourage your children to eat vegetables by following these tips: (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Set a Good Example  Your kid will learn about food choices from...

When all you need to do to apply for your next job is an online click from your favorite CV storage platform, or when you can transfer money with the press of a fingertip, it’s easy to understand how crucial digital skills are. As a parent, it’s natural to want...