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Learning about family, parenting, and pet care equips you with the knowledge to nurture strong, loving relationships and create a harmonious home environment. It helps you understand the unique needs of your children, pets, and loved ones, fostering deeper connections and well-being. By investing in this knowledge, you cultivate a caring, supportive atmosphere where everyone—whether human or animal—can thrive.

Parenting, Family & Pets

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Why Traditions Matter

In our family, we enjoy a lot of traditions. They are a great way to bring people together and have fun. There are so many ways of celebrating or practicing traditions. One tradition my son and I ...

Parenting Family PetsThe Greatest Joys and Sorrows of Being a Parent

The Greatest Joys and Sorrows of Being a Parent

Being a parent is one of the greatest opportunities in life. I’ve been a parent in a lot of ways: foster/proctor, childbirth, step-parenting, adoption, and fur babies galore. Here are a few truths ...

Parenting Family PetsBack-to-School Foods for Focus and Immunity

Back-to-School Foods for Focus and Immunity

Uh-Oh! It’s that time of year when kids are more susceptible to catching some kind of bug. It’s important to make sure their immune systems stay armed and ready for an oncoming attack. The simples...

Parenting Family PetsKeeping Kids Active and Engaged During Summer Months

Keeping Kids Active and Engaged During Summer Months

School is out! It’s nice not having to drag everyone out of bed so early, make a big rushed breakfast mess in the kitchen, and fly out the door and into long carpool lines in front of each child’s ...

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Gentle Parenting

When people hear the term “Gentle Parenting,” they may dismiss it, imagining entitled, out-of-control children. But on the contrary, this parenting style, popular with Millennials and backed by so...

Parenting Family PetsDate Night

Date Night

How you spend your time shows what you value most. Couples who spend quality alone time with each other weekly report higher levels of happiness, positive communication, and sexual satisfaction. T...

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