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There are a lot of positives when it comes to becoming a more mature adult. Your career is doing better. Your kids are moving out of your house. You are more financially stable. But one thing that can come as a curveball if you aren’t prepared for it is what you need to do about taking care of elderly parents. You probably envision your parents as being entirely self-sufficient. That’s true – until it’s not. And at that point, certain responsible decisions...

Chances are that when you got married, you were hoping that your marriage would last forever. However, sometimes wanting your relationship to last isn’t enough. It takes a considerable amount of work and sacrifice. In many cases, couples reach a point where the work outweighs the benefits. It’s usually at this moment that they start exploring getting divorced. However, when times get difficult, both of you have a choice.  Either you push through and try to work through...

For many kids, learning to ride a bike is a rite of passage. And while some kids won’t really get into biking as teens or adults, others will come to find that their love for being on two wheels turns into a passion for things like motorcycles and dirt bikes as they move toward adulthood. So to ensure that any time your child spends riding bikes and cultivating their love for cycling is done in a safe way, it’s up to you to ensure that you’ve taught them proper safety. To...

Divorce is difficult for everyone in the family, and handling the emotional well-being of your children is important during the fallout.  Divorce is never a happy time, especially if you have kids.    It’s important that you do some research to prepare yourself for the challenge of co-parenting after the legal side of divorce is over.  If you want your children to have the best shot at a smooth readjustment, you’ll put forth the effort to create a safe and loving co-parenting...

As a parent, you know that your child is always going through different phases in their life. As soon as you think you have a handle on the phase they’re currently in, something changes and you have to reevaluate what you thought you knew. ...

If you’ve got a baby on the way, you’ve likely already got a long list of things that you want to take care of before the due date. One thing that you’ve absolutely got to get ready prior to your baby coming, however, is the space your baby will use when he or she is born. ...

You’ve probably heard at some point that you should have savings put aside for your family. However, knowing and doing are two different things. In order to find the motivation to make it happen, you should know why savings is important.  ...

As a parent, it’s your responsibility to keep your kids safe. And while you might stop other habits that could potentially put your kids in danger, like smoking, many parents don’t realize that their driving habits could also be harmful to their little ones. ...

Getting divorced is never an easy task. Not only are you dissolving your marriage, but in the event that you and your spouse have kids together, you’re also going to be disrupting your family’s lives.  ...

You may have bought a car for personal use in the past, but what if it’s your first time looking for a family vehicle? These cars are often built for very different purposes!  Therefore, while you may have been looking for horsepower and ergonomics before, you’ll now need to think carefully about fuel economy, load-bearing and more besides. ...