Lifestyle Trends - Family Living

Kids' health: Getting the right nutrition at the right age

From the time you first bring your baby home, ensuring your little one is getting the nutrition he needs is critical. As your baby grows, those nutritional needs change, requiring different types of diets.

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Ten tips on how to be a good neighbor - and avoid lawsuits

Treating your neighbor as you would like to be treated is wisdom that is thousands of years old. And it may be more important than ever in today's litigious society where a growing number of Americans - nearly 80 percent - live side-by-side in urban and suburban areas, in many cases separated only by a wall.

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Creative fundraising helps to keep schools strong

Times are tough, as every parent is keenly aware. But while everyone knows how the economy is affecting household budgets, families with school-age kids are feeling an extra crunch that is being put on their children's schools.

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Riding escalators: a summer safety reminder

Whether traveling on vacation or staying home, the summer means more time spent out and about. With activities ranging from swimming at the local pool to attending festivals, amusement parks and sporting events, people are visiting new places and new buildings.

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Is your baby cover model material?

Practically all parents are convinced that their little one's smile is worthy of gracing the cover of a magazine - or of winning a photo contest at the very least. Now, you have the opportunity to show the world just how cute your baby is.

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The secret to a stress-free vacation

Vacation is supposed to be fun and relaxing, but if your budget is tight and family members have different and multiple interests, it can be downright stressful. So what's the secret to having a vacation the whole family will enjoy? It's simple, really: Get everyone involved in the decision-making process, set a budget and do your research.

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Conquer your canine cleaning challenges for a pet-friendly home

Pet owners understand extra cleaning is part of the deal when bringing a puppy into their homes and lives. Cleaning up after a dog is enough work in itself, so the last thing any owner wants is a pooch that is agitated by the sights and sounds of cleaning. There are several techniques that can help your dog stay calm when you reach for your sponge.

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New moms working to save the environment and some money

Diapers. They are a way of life for new parents. But how many parents really think about their diapering decision? In these tough economic times, more budget-strapped parents are considering making the switch to cloth diapers to save money.

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Tips for planning a last-minute family vacation

Whether it's the sudden need to get away or the last chance to escape before the kids head back to school, many families find themselves in a position to book a last-minute vacation. With the fluctuating economy wreaking havoc on the airline and hotel industries, there is now a greater chance of finding availability and bargains for savvy researchers.

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Create lasting memories with a personal and visual memorial

From the Egyptian pyramids to the Vietnam Veterans Wall in Washington, D.C., the emotional importance of memorialization transcends history and cultures, and it satisfies a basic human need to remember and to be remembered.

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