Benefits And Disadvantages Of Raising A Family In The City

Bella Breakdown The baby boomer generation moved to the suburbs in masses in order to raise their children. They sought safety, comfort, space and good school systems. Many of their kids grew up in cold-e-sacs, riding their bikes in the street or playing hide-and-seek from one neighbor’s lawn to the next. Now, their children (the millennials) are flocking to the city, swearing to themselves that they will never move back to dreary, boring suburban life. But what of their future kids? Will millennials eventually decide that their children are better off growing up in similar environments to the ones...

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Real Moms, Real Solutions: How Do Parents Deal With Back to School Blues?

What To Do When You’re Bummed About Back to School! Whether you’re a domestic goddess (aka stay-at-home mom) like me, or a full-time working parent, your kids going back to school can be a lonely time. Your child moving on to the next grade symbolizes a milestone in her life. Each school year, I come to the realization that my babies are growing up and it is a bittersweet feeling for me. I am proud that they are growing and developing but a little sad as well. After having done this a few times, I try to mentally prepare...

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