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You Are Part of a Team, Not a Quitter

You Are Part of a Team, Not a Quitter

When it comes to children playing sports do you require them to stay on the team for the duration of the season and explain that to them from the day they decide to join? Well when it comes to sports, I am new to having two kids in sports as of last school year, and I always explain my expectations to my kids; once they start a sport and are part of the team they must continue out the season. I feel that unless there is some health reason or major reason as to why they can not participate in the sport they must continue and give their all for the remainder of the season and simply choose not to sign up the following season if they truly decide this …

New Ways to Keep Your Kids Safe

New Ways to Keep Your Kids Safe

As a parent, you never stop worrying about your child’s health and well being. Fortunately, there are new medical advancements being made every day that are improving the outlook for children living with chronic medical conditions and decreasing the risk that others will fall victim. Unfortunately, children are not immune to life’s illnesses and are often more at risk because of their underdeveloped immune systems. Here are three medical advances that have been made in recent years to protect the health of children: Cord Blood Banking Until the 1970s, the placenta and umbilical cord were discarded after the birth of a baby. Today, parents can opt to collect and store the blood from the umbilical cord. It can be used as effective treatment options for childhood cancer, blood disease and immune disorders …

Planning Ahead for the Perfect Family Vacation

Planning Ahead for the Perfect Family Vacation

Chevy Chase taught us that family vacations can truly go to one extreme or the other: it might be a nightmare-filled time that makes you wish you never even left the house, or it can be a time in which you and your family bond and create memories that will last for a whole lifetime. The difference between the two extremes often boils down to something quite simple: proper planning! Why Planning Matters Maybe you’re thinking, “What about the thrill of spontaneity and the unexpected little gems in life?” You raise a good point, but in order to get to those little gems, the moments that you are going to treasure forever, you and your family have to be relaxed and ready for fun. When everybody knows that they are …

Comfort In Divorce: It’s Not Their Fault

Comfort In Divorce: It’s Not Their Fault

Divorce is the type of situation no one wants to endure – especially with children in tow. Unfortunately, millions of families experience divorce every year. While it may seem like nothing positive could come of a split household, there are ways of navigating the divorce process to help your children cope with the circumstances in a healthy way. Whether you and your ex-spouse are on friendly terms or battling over every last detail of custody and finances, keep in mind your children need comfort during this difficult process. Explaining why you’re choosing to divorce As soon as you tell your children you’re getting divorced, they’ll probably want to know why. Although the circumstances may be too complicated to explain to a young child, it’s important you and your spouse explain …

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