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The Truth About Why Women Pay More For Mortgages Than Men

The Truth About Why Women Pay More For Mortgages Than Men

By Lyle Solomon Buying a home as a single person is difficult for everyone’s finances, but it disproportionately affects single women. According to research, single women pay an additional 2% […]

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5 Sources Of Help And Support For Parents Whose Kids Have Autism 

5 Sources Of Help And Support For Parents Whose Kids Have Autism 

About one in 44 children in the US has autism, a neurological disorder characterized by social interaction and communication challenges.  For many parents with autistic children, the challenges are enormous. […]

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Why I Include Special Needs Representation In My Children’s Books

Why I Include Special Needs Representation In My Children’s Books

Children’s book author Michelle Dumont is continuing her adorable young reader’s series with ‘Phoebe Cakes and Friends: An Alphabet Tail’ (released Sept. 13th, 2022, Susan Schadt Press). With illustrations done […]

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Holistic Approach To Teen Mental Health – Why & How It Makes A Difference

Holistic Approach To Teen Mental Health – Why & How It Makes A Difference

By Nicole McCray Being a teen is harder. Mental health is an important topic whether you are a teen, or a parent of one. According to the National Alliance on […]

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Moving With Kids? Here Are Some Tips & Tricks

Moving With Kids? Here Are Some Tips & Tricks

Moving with kids can be challenging for many parents. The moving experience alone is particularly draining, a reason most people will only move houses when it is absolutely necessary. The experience […]

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Autism and Diets: Improving Neurological Stability in Autistic Children

Autism and Diets: Improving Neurological Stability in Autistic Children

Significant dietary deficits, metabolic abnormalities, and digestive issues are common in autistic children and adults. Studies on nutritional and dietary therapy have shown promise in addressing these underlying disorders. This […]

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How To Prepare Your Child For Their First Day Of Preschool

How To Prepare Your Child For Their First Day Of Preschool

Pre-school is the start of your child’s school life, and it can be a little difficult for them to adjust to the new changes. As a parent you might be […]

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Best-Selling Author Releases New Book Filled With Positive Affirmations For Curly-Haired Kids

Best-Selling Author Releases New Book Filled With Positive Affirmations For Curly-Haired Kids

Evita Girón, freelance writer, blog and author of the best-selling children’s book The Girl with the Magical Curls announces the launch of yet another exciting and inspiring children’s book titled, […]

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'Lali's Feather' by Farhana Zia, Illustrated by Stephanie Fizer Coleman. Image courtesy of Peachtree publishing.

8 Children’s Books Celebrating AA/PI Heritage Month You Should Add To Your Collection

May is Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and in the spirit of our mission to amplify books that celebrate diversity and culture in America (especially in light of the frightening […]

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10 Things To Teach Your Children For Online Safety

10 Things To Teach Your Children For Online Safety

We all know how important it is for kids to learn about internet safety, especially given the saturation of social media in their lives. With so much advice out there, […]

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Eeka McLeod and her family. Photo by Ashly Nicole @ashlynicolephoto | 
Makeup: Erik Torppe @theglamjew | 
Hair: Bijan Kazemzadeh @paleopaque | 
Kids’ Fashion: Joyfolie @joyfolie // Michele Marie PR @michelemariepr |
Eeka Fashion: Rebdolls @rebdolls // Michele Marie PR @michelemariepr

Single Mom Creates Viral Content On TikTok Advocating For Her LGBTQ+ & Disabled Children

Social media has become the proverbial megaphone for our generation. It is a powerful tool (albeit with its own numerous flaws) that has helped amplify important messages, campaigns, and the […]

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Just In Time For Mother’s Day, New Data Shows The U.S. Is One Of The Worst Places To Have A Baby

Just In Time For Mother’s Day, New Data Shows The U.S. Is One Of The Worst Places To Have A Baby

Having a baby is a life-changing commitment, and the country you have your baby in and the opportunities they provide (or lack thereof) can help or hinder your experience. That’s […]

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Thoughtful Ideas To Help You Celebrate Mother’s Day

Thoughtful Ideas To Help You Celebrate Mother’s Day

In the United States, Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May. It was first observed nationally in 1914 and became an official holiday in 1972. The day […]

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6 Essential Items To Furnish Your Baby’s Room With

6 Essential Items To Furnish Your Baby’s Room With

When you’re furnishing a baby’s room, there are some essentials that you need to get. Some are available in most stores, others you may need to find elsewhere such as […]

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Do Educational Toys Assist in Brain Development? What Does Science Say?

Do Educational Toys Assist in Brain Development? What Does Science Say?

by Katie Tejada With the amount of information out there about what parents should give their children to play with, it’s hard to know what’s really necessary or useful and […]