DIY Your Own Graduation Pictures!

By Isabella Sorresso | May 16, 2023 | Teens , Tweens
Graduation is upon us and what an amazing accomplishment to capture!  If you don't have access to a photographer to get graduation photo's made, we have some tips for DIY graduation pictures that will let your graduate shine! Lighting: To capture the perfect graduation pictures, you don't need any fancy equipment or lighting setups, all

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When Your Baby Becomes a Legal Adult: What You Need to Know

By Lindsey Johnson | May 16, 2023 | Teens
In what feels like an overnight transition, our babies go from diapers to adulthood. How does it happen so fast? We’ve compiled a list of things you need to know as they approach their 18th birthday so you, and them, are prepared for their transition to adulthood.  Voting  Legal residents are eligible to vote in

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5 Ways to Eat More Strawberries!

By Isabella Sorresso | May 16, 2023 | Blog
Summertime is almost here, and with that means peak strawberry season! You have waited all year for these delicious berries to be readily available at the grocery store, and now that they are here, you have got to take advantage. Whether you are looking to add strawberries to your next meal, a quick snack or

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Teen Driving

Teen Driving: What To Know and How to Help

By Lisa Katz | April 11, 2023 | Conception 2 College , Teens
When it comes to teen driving, it can be overwhelming to get behind the wheel for the first time. It can also be extremely risky. The best thing for a new driver is to feel comfortable, knowledgeable and prepared, and it is your role as the parent to get your teen ready, whether you teach

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What Do You Do If Your Teen Has Senioritis?

By Brooke Newell | March 21, 2023 | Conception 2 College , Teens
Time sure does fly! Now that the holidays are over, it is hard to believe that in a few short months high school graduations will be here. Soon parents will be watching their child walk down the aisle at graduation and begin the next stage of his life. I know for parents, it probably seems

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Teach Your Kiddos How To Start Saving for Retirement

By Jennifer Jensen | March 13, 2023 | Blog , Happy Home
Most of us know the younger we are when we start saving for our retirement, the more money we will have when it’s actually time to retire. But, what some of us may not consider is encouraging our children to begin saving for retirement. According to the AARP, In the past, advisers have recommended having

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Teaching Inclusion to Our Children

Teaching Inclusion to Our Children Starts at Home

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | January 23, 2023 | Happy Home
By sheer definition, as defined by the Merriam Webster dictionary, the word inclusion means “the act of including,” and to add on to that, “the act or practice of including and accommodating people who have historically been excluded.” Teaching inclusion to our children is so important, and it should start at home. It seems so

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Health Trends: Try Food Journaling

By Amanda Roland | November 29, 2022 | Blog , Health
Food journaling is a relatively new trend that is used in health circles. Many people associate food journaling with weight loss or exercise, and while that is a main use for it, it also has other purposes. Here are some reasons why you should try food journaling! Food journaling is the process of keeping a

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Challenge your Kids to a Scavenger Hunt at Home!

By Isabella Sorresso | June 22, 2022 | Blog , DIY , Happy Home , Home Life
Don’t let your kiddos get stuck to their screens during all this at-home time this summer! A scavenger hunt may seem like a complex game to sit and plan for your kids, but with this super easy Giggle Magazine approved scavenger hunt, they’ll be playing and running around the house searching for things in no time!

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Understanding the NCAA Recruitment Process

By Tracy Wright | October 28, 2021 | Teens
If you are the parent of a high school student-athlete, you may be wondering what your child needs to do to play at the collegiate level.  Timing is important. While some athletes are recruited as early as middle school for high demand sports, this is not the norm. Most students begin the recruiting process by

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