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Education > Education (Other) Essential back-to-school supplies: 1 of 38
It's time to go and catch some of those fabulous back-to-schools sales in the stores and online! It may be hard to believe that summer is just about over, but it is still important to plan ahead. Elementary students have specific needs when it comes to school supplies. While classroom requirements may vary from school to scho... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Behavior & Discipline (Other) Ways to reduce stress for young children: 1 of 16
Stress not only affects adults, it can impact children of all ages (even babies). Young children can be stressed by a variety of things. Starting school can be quite frightening to young children especially if it is their first time going. Big changes such as moving to a new city can also cause a young child to feel upset. Su... More..
Health & Fitness > Mental Health (Other) How to determine if your stress levels are unhealthy: 1 of 16
Have you been wondering if you need stress relief? Are you one of those people who stays busy? When you finish one task are you off and running to get started on the next one without ever having sat down to take a breather? Do you have a care-giving type of personality (and a long list of people, pets, plants, objects, places... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing The best tension relieving activities: 4 of 24
Tension can be brought on by a number of things. School, work, family, finances, and health concerns are all areas of life that can bring about varying degrees of stress and tension. Undue stress causes tension and it can worsen over time. You absolutely know when you are tense. You can feel it in your whole body. Your daugh... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy How to throw a successful baby shower for the mom-to-be: 3 of 18
Do you need to plan a baby shower? If this is the first time you have ever done something like this then you may be feeling just a bit overwhelmed. This article offers seven steps in order to help you plan a successful baby shower that is sure to make any mom-to-be feel special! Step 1: Choose a location as soon as possible ... More..
Health & Fitness > Mental Health (Other) The stress of perfection: How to deal with perfectionist tendencies: 2 of 12
According to the American Heritage Dictionary, a perfectionist is someone that has a propensity for setting extremely high standards and being displeased with anything less. Many of us know people like this who may seem to be driven beyond reason. You yourself may very well be someone like this! When perfectionism gets out of... More..
Health & Fitness > Allergies Tips for parents with a young child with food allergies: 2 of 10
Dairy is one of the leading causes of food allergies in children. Eggs, peanuts, and tree nuts are also common allergens. The list goes on with foods like wheat, gluten, corn, and soy. These items must be avoided to prevent potentially serious allergic reactions from occurring. Young children with food allergies don't always ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Common Baby Ailments Treating fevers in children: 1 of 5
Having a high fever is definitely no fun for adults. It can be even worse for children. Teething, the onset of a cold, constipation, and minor infections are some common causes of children's fevers. Although your family pediatrician may have eliminated the need to worry about the possibility of a serious illness, temperatures... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Kitchens Best way to clean your refrigerator: 4 of 19
Does your refrigerator get out of hand from time to time or is that putting things mildly? In reality, are you tired of seeing what looks like the aftermath of a tornado every time that you open the refrigerator door? Do you feel embarrassed because of the sour smell that lingers in the air even after you have closed the door... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy How to make a fun baby shower: 2 of 8
Planning and hosting a baby shower takes hard work, but it can also be lots of fun! You can not only make a baby shower fun for the mom-to-be, but also for everyone else who attends. Plan for the shower ahead of time whenever possible. Choose a date, time, and location, send out invites with gift registry information included... More..