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How to wean a toddler from bottle feeding

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Bottle feeding a baby is a time-consuming and stressful task. You must monitor your milk production, your baby's feeding schedule, and other factors. Once you start weaning your toddler from the bottle, it can be equally as stressful—but for very different reasons! Some mothers feel bad about denying their toddlers something they adore so much, while others worry that if a bottle isn't around at all times, their children won't get enough food or liquids. What if, then, I could prove to you that things don't have to be this way? That there are actually ways to help you through the process? Be consistent While consistency is important for all aspects of parenting, it's especially important when weaning a toddler from bottle feeding. While your child may be ready to make the transition, she might not want to let go of her beloved bottle—and that's okay! Be patient and don't give up hope if it takes your child a few days or weeks to adjust. The easiest

Former Glory - Refreshing Your Garden

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During the winter months we often have a habit of allowing our garden to become slightly neglected, but there’s definitely no excuse to avoid spring cleaning once the warmer weather returns. It won’t take too long to spruce up those outdoor areas and although a little effort will be required it should only take a few evenings or weekends to get your garden into shape. A little hedge and lawn trimming, a clean sweep and some washing down can easily return your garden to its former glory. Large areas first Mowing the lawn and sweeping away any dead leaves should be first on your list before you take a broom to garden paths. If you do these tasks in reverse then you’ll simply have more to clean up in the long-run. Make sure your lawn is weed-free and some additional watering may be required if the ground is particularly dry. Mixing some slow-release fertilizer into your lawn is a good option to provide much needed nutrients after a long hard winter. Trimming and pruning Ne

Practical Advise For People Going Through A Divorce

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Getting a divorce is a traumatic time for everybody involved. If you have decided to divorce your husband, you need some advice. Going through this period alone will be tough. You should make sure that you have the help and support of your family around you before you do anything. Your social support will be important during this period. After the divorce, you might not feel like yourself. Loads of people say that they feel lost in the first few weeks after a separation. Here is some practical advice that might help. Get some space Of course, you want space from your ex, but you need space from everybody else too. When you have gone through a divorce, everybody has something to say about it. Before you face people, you should take some time to be alone. You will need to answer loads of questions when you see people. For now, you should take some time to think about what has happened to your relationship . Book yourself a mini-break or take a few days away from home. You

Plumbing trade: an excellent career choice

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Considering the increasing need of plumbing services, plumbing trade is becoming a popular career choice. Residential , commercial or industrial premises need plumbing fixtures installation and maintenance. People need a plumber to: install sinks, showers and bathtubs. repair or install gas and water pipes, repair or install waste disposal system repair or install drainage system install appliances like water heaters and dishwashers. Because plumbing is an excellent career, getting into this profession is increasingly competitive, so if you are considering to become a plumber , you need to learn the appropriate qualifications and training in order to pursue this particular career path. First Step: High School Diploma or GED You don’t need to be a college graduate to be in this profession. You only need to have finished high school or have earned GED to qualify further in the next step. It would be a great advantage if you have a strong foundation in sc