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Travel Tidbits: 2023's Best & Worst States for Summer Road Trips

Motherhood Moments

Of course, camping is always a good value if you have the right equipment. Nancy G McGehee – Professor, Virginia Tech; Co-editor, Journal of Travel Research “First, make sure your vehicle is in proper working order (tires inflated, recently serviced, etc.) – this will help optimize your fuel efficiency.

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Fun Freetime: TurfMutt Foundation Predicts “Backyarding” Advances to a Master Level

Motherhood Moments

Fencing, sandpiles for digging, dog houses, and even agility courses for pets to enjoy will become more common. Railings on steps and walkways provide support. Pollinator and herb gardens add sensory experiences. Pet pampering will remain strong and expand. Yard maintenance grows smarter.

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How to Reduce Stress And Get Back In Control

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Start a stress journal and write down sources of stress in your life, including your thoughts and worries. In your stress journal note down how you reacted to each stressor, how it made you feel and what you did to recover. You will have noted your reactions to stress and what you did to feel better, in your stress journal.

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Parenting Pointers - Discipline Mistakes That Parents Often Make

Motherhood Moments

A study published in the Journal of Marriage and Family found that overly harsh discipline is associated with increased risk of anxiety and depression in children. According to a study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry , parental responsiveness is associated with better behavioral outcomes in children.

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How To Invest: Rules For When Buy And Sell Stocks In Bull And Bear Markets

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As part of the Dow Jones and Wall Street Journal family, IBD works with premier partners like Barron’s and MarketWatch as they offer events on topics including cryptocurrency, biotech, retirement planning and more. You’ll also find targeted courses on IPOs, market timing and more.

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Memory Books for the Modern Mom

Cheap Chica's Guide To Style

Promptly Journals | $29.99. These journals offer open-ended prompts, from pregnancy to 18 years (my personal favorite has been about my parents’ reaction when we told them the news), which will have you picking it up a few times a week. 40ish Weeks: A Pregnancy Journal | $14.95. Lucy Darling’s Baby’s First Year | $34.95.

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Benefits of the Great Outdoors

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

In the article, “ Great Outdoors – 6 Benefits for Kids iVillage quoted the American Journal of Public Health as saying “exposure to ordinary natural settings in the course of common after-school and weekend activities may be widely effective in reducing attention deficit symptoms in children.” Celebrate the day.

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