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Conversations about Financial Planning

Conversations about Financial Planning

Financial conversations are one of the most difficult things to teach children to have.  I have heard many people say that personal finance should be taught in school.  While we agree, you can also start educating your little ones on the importance of financial independence as soon as possible.

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Mother’s Day Musts

Mother’s Day Musts

As a mom (or mom-to-be), you deserve the best! After all, you are constantly busy taking care of everyone and everything in your homestead. Now, it’s time to take care of you! Here are some awesome Mother’s Day ideas (or hints to drop) that include some major pampering and lots of luxury for the expecting mother in your life.

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Choosing an Obstetrician

Choosing an Obstetrician

How do you choose an obstetrician?  Being pregnant is a difficult time.There are so many unknowns.There are so many opinions. OMG the opinions.Do this, don’t do that.Studies say this and studies say that.It is difficult to know what to believe.You definitely can not trust everything you hear on social media.

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When Your Child is Estranged

When Your Child is Estranged

There is a side of motherhood that rarely gets talked about.What about the times that are difficult?What if your child has left you estranged?That once adorable baby that you couldn’t live without has decided they are better off without you?Where did you go wrong?  Being a parent is never easy, but when you are estranged from your children, it almost adds a new level of difficulty, that is difficult to navigate.

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The Importance of Knowing Your Family’s Health History

The Importance of Knowing Your Family’s Health History

You may not have considered the importance of knowing your family’s health history, but you should.  Knowing your family’s health history could provide you with an idea of health issues you or your children may face in the future.  Don’t know where to start?  We suggest starting with these tips from the CDC.

Know Your Family

By learning about both your family health history and your spouse, you can provide your children with details that may otherwise never be known. It may not be fun to think about, and may even seem insignificant, but it could benefit their futures.

Is there a significant history of cancer, diabetes, or high blood pressure? These are probably things you don’t want to think about, but what if you could reduce health issues by understanding your risks?

Extenuating Circumstances

In some cases, it may be difficult to find your health history.  In these cases, there are genetic tests that can help identify certain genes that may cause cancer.  By knowing these risks, you could begin making health and diet changes to decrease the chances of being faced with health issues to which you have a genetic predisposition to.  You can also do preventive screenings in addition to lifestyle changes.

There are many reasons to know and understand the risks of your family health history and it is never too early to start writing it down!

Having Fun on New Year’s When You Are Pregnant

Having Fun on New Year’s When You Are Pregnant

What do weddings, parties, holidays, and New Year’s Eve have in common? They all stink when you’re pregnant! But, don’t let the lack of adult beverages and soft-cheese snacks ruin your time or your spirits. You can be all smiles when you ring in the New Year this upcoming holiday. Here are several tips that will ensure you have nothing but fun on New Year’s Eve!

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