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Signs and Symptoms of Lyme Disease

It’s every mother’s nightmare: After a day of play in the park, you’ve found a tick on your child. Lyme disease is a well-publicized bacterial disease that is transmitted by deer ticks. According to the Cleveland Clinic, only 1 percent of deer ticks carries the bacteria, but it’s wise to be aware of the signs and symptoms of Lyme disease. A course of antibiotics is the standard treatment. Mark the date of the bite, save the tick body if possible, and keep an eagle eye out for signs that the disease may have been transmitted.

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Fun Games for Little Kids at a Christmas Party

It’s easy to overlook the littlest kids during holiday festivities when many Christmas parties are geared to older kids and the games are not suitable for younger ones. However, when little ones are involved in Christmas games and activities especially designed to keep them occupied, children will have a better time, and they’re more likely to have better behavior as well.

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Fun Family Indoor Games

Indoor family games are a great way to stay busy on a rainy day or spend time together as a family any night of the week. Everyday life is so busy now that families rarely have free time to spend together without being interrupted by extracurricular activities, homework and the demands of employment. Taking time to enjoy each other as a family by playing indoor games together gives family members a chance to learn to relax together and get to know each other as individuals.

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Relaxation Games for Kids

When planning activities and games for children, many parents and teachers overlook relaxation games. These games work well for children of all ages and skill levels, giving participants a chance to recharge, refocus and just breathe. Integrate relaxing games with more active games to vary the pace of activities. The open-ended nature of relaxation games means you can play them for as long as necessary, expanding or contracting them to suit the attention spans and physical needs of the children.

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Cool Birthday Party Ideas for Girls

Little girls may be made of sugar and spice, but that doesn’t mean their birthday parties have to be sweet, bland confections. Help your daughter celebrate her birthday with unusual themes, locations and foods that will make her day the coolest birthday party ever. No matter what age she’s about to turn, you can adapt classic birthday party ingredients to suit her personal style and tastes.