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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

Five Home Improvements That Will Attract Buyers

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In today's housing climate, it can be quite difficult to get one's home sold. Many realtors recommend a number of key upgrades or renovations for those who are having trouble selling their homes. There are so many different things homeowners can do to improve upon their homes and make them more attractive to potential buyers and one option is to get the services of remodelling contractors . However, some of these things are very expensive and not all of these things are the soundest investments. Some improvements give more“bang for the buck”, meaning these are affordable improvements shown to attract potential buyers and those whose cost can be justified, at least in part, in the sale of the home. Image source: Nancy Hugo, CKD - https://flic.kr/p/Fj4zQ Up the Curb Appeal Improving the home’s curb appeal will definitely make it more attractive to potential buyers. Whether this improvement involves something elaborate like the construction of a porch or the addit

Building a New Home? Here's 5 Additions to Consider

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Are you building a new home or contemplating a renovation of your existing one? There are a lot of home additions to consider and it's an important decision to make, as they are usually expensive and can be complex to carry out. The benefits are great though. They can expand your living space by means of an extra bedroom, a new kitchen, or perhaps a bigger family room. And it all adds value to your property too, which is likely to make up for the money you spent on it. 1. Security Doors and Shutters image via  www.stylewisesecurity.com.au Most homes usually come with traditional wire mesh screens and security doors. To ensure your home is extra safe, consider installing new-age screens that have high-tensile stainless steel woven into mesh. The wonderful thing about the doors is that they can be installed as standalone doors or fitted to existing doors even if they're sliding or bi-folds. And you can choose window screens that can be opened rather than fixed, for emer