Money Management: Building Up an Investment Portfolio

This is a contributed post and therefore doesn't necessarily reflect the views and opinions of this blog or its author. Photo Credit If you are a financial novice, you may well be intimidated by the idea of building up an investment portfolio. But don’t let some jargon put you off making your money work harder for you. In this blog post, we are going to talk you through a few of the basics involved so that you can get started upgrading your lifestyle. Of course, you will have to do more in-depth research in the future, but this should set you off down the right path. Do Your Research and Decide on Objectives There is so much information available online these days that this is the best place to start.…

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Phenomenal Daddy-Daughter Bonding Activities For 2018

This is a collaborative post and therefore may not represent the views and opinions of this blog or its author.   Sometimes as a family, it can be really easy to settle into two groups, the boys, and the girls. This can work perfectly well most of the time too. However, it is a good idea to switch things up a bit now and again. Otherwise, both you and your little ones can end up missing out on some valuable experiences both regarding gender roles and developing that connection with their other parent. Something that is vital for a healthy family dynamic and building good relationships later on. With that in mind keep reading for some suggestions on what to do for those all-important daddy-daughter bonding days.   Theme park…

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How to Look After Yourself When Your Kids Need So Much From You

This is a collaborative post and may not reflect the views and opinions of this blog or its author. Image Credit: Stock Vault Parenting is always going to be a challenge, but when your kids are so dependent on you for support, it can be difficult to take care of yourself as well. Part of this is inevitable if illogical, guilt you feel when you leave them with a sitter but it is also strange to think of yourself when you spend so much time thinking of others. All parents deserve some time to themselves and when you think about it, looking after your own health is the best way to ensure continued care for your kids. With this in mind, here are a few things that you should keep…

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Giving Up Trust When Expertise Is A Must

This is a collaborative post and therefore may not reflect the views and opinions of this blog or its author.  For a lot of people around the world, the word of doctors, researchers, and other professionals in the field of health doesn’t mean much. Maybe they've been given bad advice over the years. It makes sense that people will lean towards the suggestions they find closer to home. It can be hard to give anyone your trust when it comes to your health. When it comes to your child’s, though, this shouldn’t have to be an element. (Image Link) In reality, the vast majority of doctors you find out there will be extremely skilled in their role and will take it incredibly seriously. They won’t give you advice without feeling…

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How You Could Help Your Kids have a Better Relationship with their Grandparents

This is a collaborative post and therefore does not necessarily represent the views and opinions of this blog or its author. They say that age is just a number, and this couldn’t be truer. If you have kids and they don’t really have a relationship with their grandparents then there is absolutely something that you can do about this, and it is a great way for you to make sure that they don’t grow lonely through not having enough social contact. Grandparents are able to fill a unique role in a child’s life, and they can also provide incredible insight into family history. If you know that your child and your parents are not that close, however, then there are things that you can do to try and encourage both…

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Proactive Parenting Tips

This is a collaborative post and therefore does not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of this blog or its author. Become a parent is just amazing. Right from the moment, they’re born, you’ll never have felt a love stronger. Raising a child, however, is a different ball game. You’ll have so many learning curves along the way that’ll seem like an impossible journey. But the years fly by, and suddenly your little baby isn’t so little anymore. This is where a bit of proactive parenting is needed. Thinking on your feet to make sure you’re actively making the best decisions for your child, and you’re actively involved in all aspects of their life. Have a read on to find some great proactive parenting techniques. Schooling School is one of…

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