Becoming a parent is one of the biggest decisions anyone can make. Having children brings immense joy and meaning to many people’s lives, but also requires major sacrifices of money, freedom, and sleep. With more couples opting to be “DINKs” (dual income, no kids), the question of whether to have kids has never been more […]
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Are Virtual Reality Headsets Safe for Children? The rapid proliferation of virtual reality (VR) technology has sparked both excitement and concern, particularly regarding its use by children. As VR headsets become increasingly popular and accessible, it’s crucial to examine their potential impacts on young users’ health and development. This article delves into the current understanding
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Trendy “Would You Rather” Questions for Young Kids (Ages 4-7) Would you rather ride in a self-driving car or a flying car? Would you rather have a robot teacher or a robot best friend? Would you rather talk to animals like Dr. Dolittle or train dragons like Hiccup? Would you rather visit Jurassic World or
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Table of Contents Kid Trends to Watch Out For in 2024 The new year 2024 is here, and with it comes new trends. When it comes to kids, fads seem to come and go at lightning speed. As parents, it can be hard to keep up with what the next big thing is going to
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What’s the Tea, Sis? Decoding Modern Kid Slang Kid slang is evolving faster than ever with youth culture constantly introducing creative new terms. While parents were once fluent in their kids’ vernacular, many now struggle to keep up. In this blog, we’ll define some of the latest teen slang so you can get up to
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As a foster parent, the first six months with a new child joining your family can be filled with transitions and uncertainty. Both the child and foster family are still getting to know one another. However, after half a year together, relationships start to solidify and the foster family takes on more responsibility. So what
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Voluntarily Terminating Parental Rights: What You Need To Know Terminating parental rights is a major decision that permanently severs the legal parent-child relationship. This article provides an overview of voluntarily signing over one’s parental rights, the reasons why a parent might pursue this, the process and requirements, as well as what happens afterwards. Why Would
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Becoming a Foster Parent: What are the Income Requirements? Deciding to become a foster parent is a big decision that requires careful consideration of the responsibilities and commitments involved. One key aspect you need to look at is whether you meet the income requirements set by your state or local foster care agency. Meeting these
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Table of Contents As a parent, your children are your entire world. But mistakes happen, circumstances change, and in some tragic cases, parents lose custody or have their parental rights terminated. The grief and devastation of losing your children cuts deeper than any other pain. Is there any coming back from this? In some states,
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Foster parents play an important role in caring for children who are unable to live with their biological parents. While the main motivation for most foster parents is to help children in need, providing foster care also comes with financial responsibilities. Each state sets its own foster care payment rates to help foster families cover
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