Congratulations! You’re going to have a baby! It’s natural to be excited about the birth of a child, and it’s a good idea to be financially prepared too. According to the USDA, the total cost of raising a child born in 2013 until age 17 is $245,340. The average cost of the first year is right […]
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Every baby is different, but most parents find it’s best to establish some kind of sleep schedule or routine during those early months. This will help set the stage for a better night’s sleep down the road for both you and your baby. Sleep training is the best way to do this. While it can […]
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One of the most common struggles for parents, especially new parents, is to help create good sleep habits for their baby. Sometimes parents get lucky and it just happens naturally. But most of the time, it does take a little bit of work by creating a routine, setting up structure, and being consistent. A lot […]
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Parents are constantly trying to reinvent the wheel when it comes to choosing a baby name. While some parents prefer to stick to more traditional names, there are others who like to bend the rules with either a gender neutral name, or by creating something totally new and obscure. Most of the time, their originality […]
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There are many important decisions that have to be made when a couple is expecting a child, particularly if it’s their first. One of the biggest decisions is what to call your baby. We know it isn’t an easy task to choose just one name, so we’ve decided to make the process a little easier. […]
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Your blood serves numerous roles to maintain your health. To carry out these functions, blood contains a multitude of components, including red blood cells that transport oxygen, nutrients and hormones; white blood cells that remove waste products and support the immune system; plasma that regulates temperature; and platelets that help with clotting. Within the blood […]
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Dietary supplements are a big business. The industry made almost US$39 billion in revenue in 2022, and with very little regulation and oversight, it stands to keep growing. The marketing of dietary supplements has been quite effective, with 77% of Americans reporting feeling that the supplement industry is trustworthy. The idea of taking your health […]
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A jump in the number of people with serious illness caused by group A Streptococcus — also referred to as Streptococcus pyogenes or Strep A — has made headlines recently. There has also been a higher than usual number of deaths from group A Streptococcus infections, including in children, leaving people with questions about why […]
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