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No Need for an Alarm Clock… I Have Children!

It is extremely early in the morning. The sound of thumping coming from the ceiling above abruptly awakes me. I hope its just a fluke- the wind, perhaps a large truck that happens to be passing by our house on a tiny suburban street. The clock may say 6:30am, but my body is certain its just after midnight. The banging and thumping continue. If you have never been in my home youd be certain I housed a herd of elephants. Here in my house in Northern Idaho, a herd of elephants = 2 children awake and bouncing around cheerfully upstairs.

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The Last Thing You Want To Hear At 1 AM

Your house alarm system is triggered in the middle of the night, you’re home alone with your kids. Quick. What do you do? 321go.The answer, probably, is that it depends. There is a decision process that happens in a matter of seconds and there some things worth considering, should you find yourself in this situation, as I did last week.As a little background: I took a course (NLS) to …

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“Laughing Baby” Mom Shares Viral Video Secrets

Hes been called the Laughing Baby in the media. On YouTube, his video is appropriately titled Baby Laughing Hysterically at Ripping Paper, and in just two months, its attracted over 16 million views. To define it best in web slang: His video has gone viral. Its catapulted a 10-month-old boy to a type of celebrity status, plucking a small family from St. Louis, Missouri, and plopping them down on the couch of televisions The Today Show.

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The Family Guide to Bug Bites 

Bug bites have been a persistent souvenir of outdoor activities throughout human history, and today, these pesky critters continue to trouble our families. It’s an all-too-familiar scene—your kids return from outdoor play, already scratching at fresh bug bites acquired in the backyard. To effectively deal with these nuisances, it’s essential to understand the distinct preferences and behaviors of common pests that leave us with itchy welts.

In this article, we’ll explore three of the most prevalent bloodsucking pests before delving into effective strategies to safeguard your family and home from these persistent invaders.