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5 Reasons Why Simplifying Life Creates Family Zen -MainPhoto

5 Reasons Why Simplifying Life Creates Family Zen

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As Confucius once said, “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated,” which is true to a certain degree. But let’s face it—life can and will get complicated. Schedules, emotions, unprecedented events, challenges,…
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8 Reasons Why Adoption is a Miracle Option

Oprah hit the nail on the head she said: “Biology is the least of what makes someone a mother”. So many thousands of lucky children are adopted in America, and given an opportunity to live and thrive as part of a loving home. As the National…
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The Gay Parents’ Guide to Navigating Life: 10 Laws to Live By

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Parenting is hard enough. Add the same-sex component, and things can get complicated. With a healthy dose of awareness and open communication, many of the unique issues faced by gay parents aren’t so hard to handle. In fact, according to…
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10 Parenting Tips for Raising Biracial Children

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Although mixed-raced families are a part of America’s new wholesome, many biracial children are a bit unsure or confused about their identity. “I’d humbly like to become an inspiration to the biracial kids, who are the population of…

8 Things to Discuss When Your Pre-Teen Wants a Piercing

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Piercing body parts other than ears has been gaining acceptance, and many consider it body art. Still, there are important health concerns that every parent should discuss when their pre-teen expresses interest in the latest piercing fad.…
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8 TV Shows Kids Love That Every Parent Should Know

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Many believe we’re living in the Golden Age of Television, where new hit TV shows, binge-watching series’, and great casts can make keeping up a challenge. Still, there are some TV shows that are incredibly popular with kids and pre-teens…
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7 Reasons Why Expressive Body Art Can Be Positive Role Modeling

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Many people are choosing to express themselves through body art, and parents' body art is creating new opportunities for teachable moments about being unique. A recent Huff Post piece reported that: “more people are getting inked, and the…
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10 Ways Volunteering Builds a Child’s Character

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Oscar Wilde once said: “The smallest act of kindness is worth more than the greatest intention.” Teaching your children to give their time to helping others is a great way to mold their character into something extraordinary. And as Parents.com…
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10 Modern Ways to Spend Family Time

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Many parents are concerned about how much time their families spend on computers and mobile devices. The flip side of that is that many of those games and activities can be a great way to share time with your kids. “Promising your personal time at…