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Preparing for a new baby can be an exciting time for any family, but one that comes with its own set of costs. The costs of raising a child are steadily rising, and the latest figures may look daunting to many soon-to-be parents. As of 2018, the cost of having a baby in America was pegged at $10,808, and raising them until age 18 will run up parents an average of $233,210. With the bills and upcoming expenses coming in … Keep Reading!!!

Parents are naturally protective of their children. After all, no mom or dad wants to see their kids put in uncomfortable or even potentially dangerous situations. However, sometimes parents allow themselves to become over-protective, and their kids to grow up sheltered, cautious, or even spoiled. There’s a fine line between supporting your children and helping them overcome their fears. While every child is unique, you can still encourage your little ones to face their insecurities and come off better for … Keep Reading!!!

Parents have to face numerous issues with their newborn babies. Parenting is a tough job, and sometimes, it takes up months for people to get the hang of it correctly, some may even take years, especially with the first child.

There are only a few things as beautiful as being a parent. Most of us want to experience this feeling, but there’s no denying that parenting can often be very challenging as well.

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There are several reasons why parents choose to co-sleep: to bond with their kids, living circumstances, or for convenience purposes, particularly when breastfeeding. Co-sleeping is also quite common in some cultures, but not so much in others. This makes the decision to co-sleep highly personal and generally controversial. And where there are varying opinions, there’s often misinformation that can make it difficult for parents to make rational decisions. The truth is co-sleeping has its benefits and drawbacks. This text … Keep Reading!!!

Alcoholism doesn’t just impact the person who is drinking. Unfortunately, it has the ability to impact the entire family, and because this addiction often happens progressively, you may not realize there’s a problem until your family is already feeling the strain.

Because alcoholism isn’t always obvious, it can be very helpful to know how it affects families. If your family is dealing with any of these issues, you can bet that your loved one’s little habit has turned into something … Keep Reading!!!

When you find out you’re having twins, it can be a shock to the system. If one new baby changes your life, then twins completely flip it upside down—in many great and not-so-great ways. If your double-blessings are growing up living in a one-bedroom apartment or modern townhome, you’ll deal with even more unique challenges. We’re here to help you deal with the unexpected roadblocks that arise when raising twins in an apartment.

1. Start Preparing Early

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Parenting twins is like stepping into a whole new world. While there is definitely truth to the idea that having twins means having double the fun, it also means that you will face a few challenges that are unique to your friends’ experiences. Whether you are still waiting for your twins to arrive or they have passed the newborn stage, you can always use these parenting tips for raising twins to streamline your busy schedule.

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