Protect Kids Online: Do’s and Don’ts for Parents

Do you know how to protect kids online? It's easier than you might think to keep kids safe on the internet, but takes some planning.

AMost of us who are parents now are raising children in an era unlike anything we grew up with. Artificial intelligence was the stuff of science fiction, people didn’t carry computers in their pockets because smartphones didn’t exist, and social media was also nonexistent. Thus it makes sense that figuring out how to protect your

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5 Crucial Facts About Cow Milk-Based Baby Formula Every Parent Should Know

Considering feeding your baby formula? Here are 5 crucial things all parents need to know about cow's milk based baby formula.

Congratulations – you’re about to become a parent! No doubt, the choice between breastfeeding your baby and relying on baby formula has been weighing heavily on your mind. I know it was when I was pregnant with Kimmie. I thought I had it all figured out; I was going to breastfeed, case closed. Until Kimmie

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Your First Trimester: What’s Happening at 10 Weeks

The first trimester is an exciting time, but can also be anxiety-provoking if it's your first pregnancy. Here's what to expect at 10 weeks.

Congrats! You’re pregnant! Whether you’re expecting your first baby or you’re a seasoned pro, the first trimester is an exciting and often overwhelming time. Especially if this is your body’s first rodeo with being pregnant, you may have no idea what to expect. But even if you’re already a parent, each pregnancy is unique. By the time

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Botox vs. Dermal Fillers: Comparing Injectable Treatments for Skin

Injectable treatments can help with so much more than looking younger; botox and dermal fillers can treat many different conditions.

What You Need to Know about Injectable Treatments for Skin (and other health conditions!): True confession: botox and dermal fillers, which are two types of injectable treatments that most people associate with looking younger and reducing wrinkles, were NOT in my wheelhouse until quite recently. I’m too busy trying to raise healthy kiddos to worry

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Family Budgeting Hacks: Which Money Management System is Right for You?

Which money management system is right for your family? Read on for an overview of many popular family budgeting hacks and systems.

OK, pop quiz: Raise your hand if budgeting is your FAVE thing to do in your spare time! No takers? That’s what I thought. If your life as a busy mama is anything like mine, juggling family responsibilities and household finances, keeping track of your spending, and staying on budget can feel like a constant

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Empowering Parents: Tools and Resources for Supporting Your Child With Autism

Parenting a child on the autism spectrum is a challenging and often lonely journey. These tips and tricks can help make the journey easier.

There’s a saying that circulates among my friends and colleagues who parent children on the autism spectrum: If you know someone with autism, you know one person with autism. In other words, no two people with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis are alike, even though they may all struggle with communication skills, interpersonal relationships,

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Investing in Vacation Rentals in Ashe County: Tips for Success

Summer is here, which means it’s high time to nail down those summer vacation plans, if you haven’t already. And as you may have already learned, renting that picturesque summer cottage or cabin somewhere can cost you a decent chunk of change. What if, instead of paying those high rental fees year after year, you

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