Author: Sheri
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Unique Gifts for People Who Love Nature
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Finding the perfect gift for someone you love can be hard. You want something unique that speaks to your relationship and shows that you care. A new category of gifts has recently emerged that may be just what you need: Biology gifts. Biology gifts are gifts that are integrated with…
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Family Day Events in Ontario
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UPDATED ANNUALLY! It is almost Family Day weekend in Ontario, and that means there are a lot of fun family events happening around the province! I have compiled a list of just a few of the amazing activities happening around the province this Family Day weekend…fishing, skating, swimming and so…
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Own a Timeshare? 3 Ways to Stop Wasting Money
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By: The RedWeek Travel Experts Timeshare ownership gives travelers the opportunity to secure an annual family vacation. This alternative travel solution omits costly hotel stays and stressful planning. However, timeshares often get a bad reputation; many feel they become more of a financial burden than a place of relaxation. There…
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Sleep Deprivation and What It Does to Teenagers (And How to Help)
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Guest Post In a world where kids are expected to be more grown-up than ever, it’s no surprise that many of them struggled to sleep the same way that their parents do. Kids are more stressed than ever these days, with school starting very early in the morning and after-school…
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Family Cruising Without the Kids Clubs
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When you think of taking the family on a cruise, the kids clubs will undoubtedly be discussed. Every family cruise line has some type of kids club but that doesn’t mean your children will want to go. It is okay to enjoy the cruise without sending the kids to the…
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10 Book Series that Will Make Your Tween a Reader
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My mother instilled in me a love of reading that I always hoped to pass along to my children. Despite reading to him each night and providing a plethora of reading material, it seemed that my oldest son just wasn’t going to be a reader, not for pleasure anyway. Then,…
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Communicating With Your Teenager
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Communicating with your teenager can be a challenge. At this point in your kid’s life, you are no longer center stage. Their peer groups get to spend time with the charming child you once knew, while you get the leftovers. The first step to engaging your teen is understanding their…
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Blogger Resources: Starting a Blog
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I started Kidsumers in 2010 with the intention of reviewing products and maybe earning an income. The only real blogger resources we had back then were each other, but we figured it out. In 2013 I quit my full-time job to be a full-time blogger. I have had the opportunity…
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Steps to Help Your Child Heal After a Traumatic Experience
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This post is written in partnership with Stress Health, an initiative of the Center for Youth Wellness. I’ve previously written about the current public health crisis impacting children around the world. Toxic stress stems from Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), which are traumatic events in a child’s life, such as physical, mental…
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7 Things Travelers Should Not Do
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Travel has many benefits. It gives us a break for our own lives and allows us to have a glimpse into different cultures and lifestyles. We see nature and wildlife that we’ve never seen in the past, and we check things off the bucket list. However, there are some things…