Family Wellness

10 Tips to Get the Most out of a Parent-Teacher Conference Family Wellness

10 Tips to Get the Most out of a Parent-Teacher Conference

In the America educational system, parents and teachers meet at least once a year to have a parent-teacher conference, to discuss the unique needs of each child, and how they can work together to help the student achieve success. While the intention of these meetings is to foster communication, many parents await them with trepidation because they’re unsure of their role in their child’s education, and don’t know how to get involved.

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House Proud: Things to Look for When Renting for the First Time Family Wellness

House Proud: Things to Look for When Renting for the First Time

When it’s time to leave the nest for the first time, finding a place of your own can be overwhelming. It’s important to find a place you like, but especially if you live in an urban area, finding a place that’s the right size, in the right location, and within your budget can be a hard needle to thread.

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Joint Pain in Children: When to Be Concerned? Ailments

Joint Pain in Children: When to Be Concerned?

For many children, childhood is full of aches and pains. Most children’s bumps and bruises can be attributed to an energetic gym class, or a too-rough tussle with the family dog. However, there are some aches and pains that should raise alarm bells. Today we’re going to delve into whether your child’s joint pain means that they could be vulnerable for juvenile arthritis, and what you can do to help.

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Fostering Creativity in Children Awareness

Fostering Creativity in Children

As a parent, one of the toughest challenges you face is helping your child expand their minds and be able to play creatively either with little direction or on their own. But there are ways to help you with this difficult process. Granted, maybe you were blessed with a child that oozes creativity and can do so at the drop of a hat. For the rest of us, here are 10 ways that you can help foster creativity in your child regardless of their age.

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How to Help a Loved One with Parkinson’s Disease Ailments

How to Help a Loved One with Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease can change a lot of things in a person’s life in a very short amount of time. The more you know about the symptoms of the disease, and the different stages in which they usual present themselves, the more prepared you’ll be to proactively assist your loved one and ensure that they’re able to maintain their independence as long as possible.

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The Best Places to Get Fair Trade Products for Your Home Awareness

The Best Places to Get Fair Trade Products for Your Home

As our world opens its borders, it’s easier than ever for vulnerable populations to get taken advantage of by large corporations who seek to exploit their resources for profit. One way to ensure that you’re supporting companies who have fair and sustainable practices is to look for fair trade certifications in products that you use in your home.

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