Are you the health advocate your child needs you to be?

Parenthood is tough at the best of times. Add underlying health conditions to that struggle, and doing the best for your kids can seem like an insurmountable mountain. While they’re the ones who have to deal with sometimes painful conditions, up to a certain age and perhaps even past then, you need to be in their corner fighting right along with them.  Image Source: CC0 License After all, health conditions often come with a lot of appointments, and your diary is likely always full with hospital checks, bookings with their physio and podiatrist clinic, and perhaps even further appointments for mental management. It’s a lot, but such is the nature of living with ongoing problems. As difficult as all this can be for you to manage, it’s guaranteed to be…

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5 Ways To Deal With Anxiety As A Parent

Kids are much more perceptive than we think. That means they can often pick up on exactly how we are thinking, just by looking at us - no matter how hard we try to keep those feelings to ourselves. As a result, we must find healthy ways to deal with our emotions - so that we can continue to support our kids while also taking care of our mental health. Photo by Juliane Liebermann on Unsplash As a parent, many different things could leave you feeling anxious. Whether you are dealing with a hectic work schedule or dealing with some financial difficulties - it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. However, according to a naturopathic doctor in Scottsdale, lack of sleep is a key contributor to anxiety and can make you feel more…

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6 Fun Ways to Celebrate Easter with the Kids This Year

Holidays this past year have looked a little bit different than anything we have ever celebrated before. Christmas was confined to immediate family only and New Year’s Eve was a casual affair. And with Easter quickly approaching, it seems like it will be the second Easter celebration in a row that will be kept to your close circle. However, just because we can’t celebrate Easter in the way we want to, surrounded by tons of friends and family, does not mean it still can’t be fun. You just have to think of creative ways to celebrate Easter at home! If anything, the pandemic has shown us how to make doing things at home more fun and meaningful than we ever thought possible. Here are 6 fun ways to celebrate Easter…

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How to Prepare For a Family Road Trip

A road trip is one of the most enjoyable ways to spend time with your family. Thanks to the ability to drive to whatever destination you like, these trips can be a fun and exciting way and to expand your experiences, and bring your family closer together. However, there is no denying that long hours in a car can make parents and children cranky. To make your family’s next road trip a success, here are some tips that will help you prepare properly. Get Your Vehicle Ready Before you even think about going on a road trip you need to make sure that your vehicle is in proper working order. The best thing to do is to schedule an appointment with a mechanic. Photo by Dominika Roseclay from Pexels Make…

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5 of the Most Valuable Things a Father Can Do for His Kids

Being a father changes your life. You’re no longer living just for yourself, nor are you living only for a spouse or partner. You need to dedicate yourself to raising your kids to make sure they grow into mature, responsible adults. There are all kinds of things a father might do for his children, but some are more vital than others. Let’s go over a few of those now. You Can Get a Life Insurance Policy Getting a life insurance policy is one thing you can do for your family. Once you have kids, you need to think about what might happen if you’re no longer there to take care of them. You hope such an eventuality will never happen, but accidents and other unexpected events occur every day. Would…

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A short guide to stress-free travel with kids

Family vacations provide the perfect opportunity to bond with your kids and create lots of fun memories for years to come. However, traveling with kids can also be an extremely stressful experience, especially if your children are younger. From guiding them through the airport without getting separated, to keeping them calm and entertained while in the air to avoid tears, traveling with kids is not for the faint-hearted! To help you out, read on for a short guide to traveling stress free with kids. Explain the process Visiting an airport and flying for the first time is an exciting experience for kids; however, there may also be moments that they find frightening, such as going through security and the sensations of taking off and landing. Take the time to explain…

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6 Unique Ways to Treat Yourself

The internet is full of self-care tips, but sometimes, a kale-infused smoothie isn’t enough to get you back on your feet. While face masks and spa-trips are fun, they are the only ways to show yourself some love. Here are six unique ways to treat yourself.   1. Get a Subscription Box  Subscription boxes are great because the treat never ends! No matter what you order, you’ll receive something exciting at your door every week, fortnight, or month. Have a look around for some cool, unique subscription boxes such as scentmagic.com, which sends you a month’s worth of designer perfume every month. Photo by Sam Lion on Pexels.com 2. Spend Time with a Pet  Spending time with a pet actively boosts your mood. Plus, they’re adorable! If you fancy treating yourself,…

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