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February 25, 2019 by Sofia

How To Keep Your Kids Entertained At The Airport

From the minute you decide to look at booking a holiday the whole family are sure to become very excited. When it comes to the day of the holiday the level of excitement increases dramatically, however travelling with children isn’t always easy. For example, carrying suitcases and luggage heavier than your own bodyweight whilst keeping hyper children in your sight when you hurry through a busy airport can be a nightmare for many parents. Or, sitting on a plane for a few hours with a screaming baby or a young child who doesn’t like to sit down for a long period of time can be off-putting for many families going on holiday.

There are ways to avoid these nightmare moments by keeping your children entertained. If you would like to find out ways to keep your children entertained at the airport then keep reading this article for further information.

Be Well Prepared

To avoid meltdowns whilst on your way to the airport, make sure all packing has been done to avoid rushing around in the morning. The less stress you have in the morning, and the fewer things you have to do will give you more time with your children to stop them being bored and keep them entertained. For something to do, you could let your child help to pack items and gather things they would like to take with them as hand luggage.

Get a Good Night Sleep

When going on holiday it is important to get a good sleep the night before to make sure everyone is prepared for the long journey ahead. If children get a good night’s sleep, then they won’t be as moody in the morning.

Start the Day Early

If you have an early flight, and it is going to be a long journey, it may be a good idea to let your children get all their energy and excitement out in the morning so that through the day they will be tired and more settled through the journey. To get your children to let all their energy out, get them to be active and play games or other activities which involves a lot of movement. If you have a young child who is not able to walk, try and wake them at different times so that they will be able to nap during the journey.

Fun Car Journeys

For those travelling with children for long periods of time they can begin to get restless. In order to keep them amused you can play games such as eye spy, or if they have a smart device they could play games on that or even play with toys that they want to take on the plane with them.

Parking at Luton Airport

When travelling from Luton it can be difficult to find a parking space because it is such a busy airport. In order to keep the kids entertained, you can ask them to look out for parking spaces so they can be kept occupied. This will also give you a better chance to find a parking space that you may have missed. However, to avoid the risk of not finding a parking space, Luton airport parking has made it easier for you so that you can make sure you will be able to get a space. To ensure you get a parking space at Luton Airport, you can reserve spaces online at lutonparking.com. When you reserve car park spaces, you can save a lot of hassle on the day you are going on holiday.

Arriving to the Airport

When you arrive at the airport, children love to explore because it’s not something that they see very often. Ask them to help get the luggage out the car to make sure they don’t wander off whilst you are busy. If they have a small suitcase with them or if you have a bag that is light enough for them to carry then you can ask them to carry it. This will make them feel like they have got an important job or a responsibility to do which will help to keep them behaved and stop them from running around a busy area where they could get lost.

Airport Security Checks

As we all know, airport security checks can be very boring and can take a while to get through. To help keep your children occupied during the airport security checks you can play games with them such as eye spy, counting games and many others. When it comes to your turn to put items into the tray you can ask your children to help you empty all the items from your bag onto the tray. Once you have walked through the security checks, you can ask your child to keep a look out for your tray with your items in it. When you get to your trays, you can ask them to help to put all the items back in to make sure nothing gets left behind.

Waiting for Your Flight

When you are waiting on a flight it can feel like you will be sitting with nothing to do for hours. To keep the children entertained, you can have a look around the shops inside the airport or go for something to eat. In the airport, there are many different shops that you can walk around and get some snacks for the plane journey or even pick up some gifts and last minute holiday essentials that you may have forgot. You can get a quick meal from one of the many food courts across the airport. If you are looking for a snack or a restaurant meal then you will find something for all the family to enjoy with such a wide selection of foods to try.

Boarding the Aeroplane

When it comes to boarding the plane, it is important that you keep all the family together to make sure you can take your seats straight away. Whilst the plane is getting ready for take-off it is a good idea to make sure you get your children to follow instructions given by the cabin crew. When instructed to take seatbelts off you should take your child to the bathroom and let them walk down the plane to stretch their legs so they will be able to sit comfortably when the seatbelt signs come back on. Whilst sitting on the plane you can keep your children entertained by letting them look out the window or playing on the smart devices they have with them or any other toys that they brought with them. If your flight is going to be long, it may be a good idea to try and let your children go for a nap after all the travelling they have had to do during the day.

Final Verdict

After reading this article, you now know some of the ways that you can keep your children entertained during any sort of airport travel. Start planning your next family holiday today and keep in mind ways you can keep your children entertained through the travel to avoid any meltdowns or tantrums.

To read more on topics like this, check out the lifestyle category.

February 13, 2019 by Sofia

How to Optimize Your Dual Sport Bike with Sprockets

A dual sport (dual purpose) motorcycle somewhat bridges the street and off-road categories. Generally, a dual sport motorcycle is one that is street legal and can be ridden off-road as well. These are versatile bikes, but they are also compromise bikes. Some are more suited for around town and easy trails; some work well on the highway and make good adventure touring bikes; some are more dirt oriented: you can ride them on the street, but they are much more suited for off-road / trail use (dirt bikes with lights). Some bikes in this category are quite “tame” and built to a budget, while others are essentially competition bikes, with high-end components, made street legal.

One of the easiest ways to give your bike snappier acceleration and feel like it has a lot more power is a simple sprocket change. Or get the best motorcycle mods to optimize your beast.

Don’t buy a dual sport bike and expect it to work great everywhere, in all conditions, with a single setup or configuration. It’s just not going to happen. If you’re not going to be riding aggressively on the street or on the trails, and you want to go most places, then a single setup with all-around (50/50) tires may be just fine. You can also switch between different setups. Unless you have a second set of wheels, though, switching tires frequently would be a real hassle. Changing a front sprocket to change the gearing does not take much time or effort (depends on the bike).

Motorcycle modifications are one of the most inevitable parts when you buy a bike; it’s either for speed or for the aesthetics that one would opt to modify her/his motorcycle. Almost every motorcyclist is willing to take the chance to increase the performance of her/his bike. There are many ways to improve a bike’s power character. With utmost certainty, a different silencer, fuel injection firmware or a new crankshaft profile will affect the power delivery of your bike. The BikeBandit.com is the one-stop online platform to meet your powersports accessories, motorcycle battery and OEM parts needs.

No matter what powersports vehicle you ride – Cruiser, Sport, Adventure, Dirt, UTV, ATV, Watercraft or Snow, BikeBandit is here to help and be able to do it better so you can get it fast, get it right and get riding!

February 11, 2019 by Sofia

Marriages & Addiction: 4 Reasons Why A Divorce May Be On The Horizon

“It’s not a lack of love, but a lack of friendship

that makes unhappy marriages.”

– Friedrich Nietzsche, German philosopher

I may not agree with everything I’ve read by Mr. Nietzsche, but he’s nailed this one, hasn’t he?

I look around at the failed marriages of my friends and family members, and, if there’s one thing you can say for certain, it’s that they probably weren’t true, hardened friends the day they got wed, and certainly not with the kind of friendship that could stand the stresses and strains of a marriage…

And, even if they thought they were friends then, on the happiest day of their lives, they certainly weren’t that way when the divorce monster finally spat them out the other side.

Me? I’ve never been married and my horizon is looking pretty clear in that respect too. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not a bad-looking guy (so I’m told… occasionally); it’s just I’ve had a lot of stress and strain just simply trying to live. The reason for that is simple too. Addiction. Meth, alcohol, weed – you name it. I was married to all of them.

My name is Andy, and I’m pleased to say that, just over 9 years ago, I finally divorced them all, and have lived a clean and sober life ever since. It wasn’t in a divorce court, with lawyers bickering over what my entitlements would be – it was finally settled in an Idaho drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility, and I left with the chance to lead a better and healthier life – an entitlement that any addict would settle for given the real opportunity.

Quite a few of the marriage breakdowns and subsequent divorces I’ve witnessed in the lives of those around me fell victim basically to an outsider and a thief sharing their house – yes, addiction. One of them unknowingly let it in, it made itself at home, and, yes, you’re right, it refused to be the first to leave.

Good people, their relationships destroyed by this constant unwanted house guest. By then, for the vast majority of them, it was too late, the damage irreparably done.

Fact. Just under half of those choosing to tie the knot in the U.S. will end up divorcing each other. Just under half… And many will return to the scene of the cime too, and get hitched for a second time. The divorce rate for those marriages is even higher.

What I’m about to tell you is exactly why and how addiction and substance abuse affects the social health of an addict. In other words, here are 4 reasons their ability to maintain healthy, rewarding connections and relationships is going to become seriously flawed.

#1. Addiction & Brain Function

Let’s begin with something that, as a married partner, you’re not going to be able to see physically, but you will certainly know about it – brain function. Alcohol does many things to the human body, but one you may not be entirely aware of is how it’s effects on the thought process can range from crystal-clear clarity to utter, and often unbelievable, craziness.

Any type of substance abuse, and alcohol particularly, will actually physically restructure the way a brain works, and the connections that can be severely include:

  • Pleasure & Reward
  • Memory & Learning
  • Decision-making
  • Natural Impulse, and
  • Stress

What you may be able to witness, therefore, is the resulting brain damage (because that’s what it is, and, believe me, I know), such as:

  • Mental health disorders, eg.
    • Anxiety
    • Stress
    • Sleep disorders
    • Depression
    • Possible psychosis
    • Uncontrollable aggression
  • Memory impairment, eg. blackouts
  • Hepatic Encephalopathy (caused by cirrhosis of the liver)
  • Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome:
    • Severe memory loss
    • Confabulation (or invented memories)
    • Inability to converse
    • Lack of perception

#2. Addiction & Reproductive / Sexual Function

I am now going to make the assumption that part of any healthy marriage is a healthy sex life, and, highly likely, it’s the desire to start a family too. Actually, that’s no assumption. However, the substance addicted spouse is going to be experiencing some problems and issues in that department, regardless of whether the addict is a man or a woman. Addiction certainly doesn’t discriminate.

One of the victims of long-term substance abuse is the hormonal system in general, and, in particular, the two primary hormones for the regulation of your reproductive functions – testosterone, and estrogens, such as estradiol.

A little biology here. In men, hormones affect sexual maturity, sperm development and level of fertility, and sexual behavior. In women, hormones affect several functions, predominantly breast development, body hair, menstrual cycle regulation, and the ability to maintain a healthy pregnancy.

Let’s look at alcohol as an example. In men, chronic alcohol consumption can result in hormonal imbalance, infertility, and sexual dysfunction, such as:

  • Abnormal sperm
  • Reduced testosterone levels
  • Male breast growth (you’d better believe it), and
  • Sexual and reproductive disorders

In women who are premenopausal, chronic alcohol consumption can result in several reproductive disorders, such as:

  • Irregular menstrual cycles or the cessation of menstruation
  • Menstrual cycles with no ovulation
  • Early menopause, and
  • Spontaneous abortions

#3. Addiction & Money

Finances, always one of the biggest sources of marital disharmony, get hit by addiction – big-time, whatever your drug of choice. Not only will it affect your spouse, it’ll hit your community and the whole country you live in right where it hurts – in the pocket.

Did you know that the financial cost of alcohol addiction alone in the U.S. is around a mere $249 billion every single year, and drug addiction costs an estimated $484 billion every year? That’s serious, serious figures. Every single year.

However, you not going to be too concerned about that, if your the spouse in an addicted marriage. Sooner or later, money will go missing with no explanation, jobs are lost, court fines need paying, to name but a few ways your family’s finances are affected. Furthermore, let’s not forget the actual cost of the addiction itself, which, depending on the so-called “drug of choice,” can be the odd thousand dollars a month.

#4. Addiction & Domestic Violence

As mentioned earlier, addicts can have a great deal of difficulty controlling their aggression, particularly when what angers them happens “in their space.” The other thing you should know with regard to this is that addicts are generally good people. However, they still believe they are the same good person when they’re either drunk or high or both. Rarely (and sadly) the case.

Even more sad are the following statistics where substance abuse is discovered to be the primary factor:

  • 80%: Domestic violence incidents
  • Half of all sexual assaults
  • 81%: Child Protective Services intervention

And it’s not just violence against others. 45% of people with untreated substance abuse disorders end up taking their own lives. The only protection and safe haven for you, your spouse – the addict, and other family members living with you is for them to find the best residential or outpatient addiction recovery treatment.

And It’s Over…

However you want to break it down, divorce is an ugly business. It’s even uglier when one of the participants (usually, the unwilling one) is an addict. I’ve seen it first-hand when one of my closest friends back in our addicted days split with his wife and child. Her reason? She’d become scared of him. Add a child into divorce proceedings, and the process becomes uglier still.

All of the 4 reasons provided above echo through what I witnessed – the impaired logic and thinking, the frustration in everything, the money worries, and, yes, child services becoming involved in their homelife. A sad thing to watch from the sidelines.

Personally, I never had a relationship even approaching mildly successful, let alone one that would lead to a marriage, while I was drinking and using. Successful relationships are always based upon mutual honesty, mutual respect, and a mountain of compromise – qualities an addict lacks in equal degree, as did I back then.

Then I got sober and my life changed fundamentally. I and millions of others out there in this big wide world are living proof that recovery from addiction is possible with the right help and support. We just need a lot of help and motivation in finding it.

Are you currently experiencing problems with substance abuse in your marriage or relationship? Please remember, there is always hope. Do share your experiences with your fellow readers by commenting below. All are gratefully received. Lastly, there is only one answer for the addict – abstinence. It’s not a cure, but it’s a start. Above all, take care.

February 7, 2019 by Sofia

What Is Pet Insurance and What Does It Cover?

Is your pet healthy? 

If so, you’ve probably never pondered, what is pet insurance? 

Even if you’re doing all sorts of great things to keep your pet healthy, an accident or an unexpected bout of illness can threaten your pet’s health in just the blink of an eye.

And soon you’re hit with potentially huge veterinary bills for which you have to pay out of pocket.

By purchasing pet insurance, you could alleviate some of that fear. 

What Is Pet Insurance? 

Pet insurance is peace of mind in knowing that some amount of the cost of your pet’s health care is taken care of, no matter what might happen down the road.

Also known as pet health insurance, pet insurance helps cover the cost of veterinary care if your pet gets injured or becomes ill.

Just as with health insurance for humans, there are different plans for pet insurance as well. 

But unlike health insurance for humans, pet insurance tends to be a lot less complicated. You can find pet insurance here to see what we mean.

Here’s what you’ll need to know when signing up for pet insurance.

1. There Are Maximum Payouts

Having pet insurance doesn’t mean that you’ll be able to stroll into the veterinarian’s office and be completely covered.

It’s important that you understand that there will be a maximum amount of money – called a maximum payout – the pet insurance company will reimburse you, depending on the situation. There are five different maximum payout conditions:

Per Incident

For each new illness or injury, there is a maximum amount of money for which the insurance company will reimburse you. After that, there will be no reimbursement for that particular illness or injury.

Annual 

This is the maximum amount the insurance company will reimburse you for each policy year. If you reach this limit, you cannot be further reimbursed for the remainder of that policy year.

Lifetime 

There is also a maximum amount for the lifetime of your pet. That means if you reach the limit, then your pet will no longer be eligible for coverage. 

Body System

If your pet’s injuries or illness are localized to one body system – such as the digestive or nervous systems – there is a maximum amount payout amount for any injury or illness that relates to that specific body system.

Based on a Predetermined Benefit Schedule

And finally, this is the amount the insurance company will reimburse based on the predetermined listed fee structure. The insurance company should be able to provide you with this fee structure so you can review it.

Some companies use one type of maximum payout structure, while others might have a combination of structures.

2. Not Everything Is Covered

What is covered will depend on the plan you choose.

For example, some plans cover routine care and wellness visits, while others don’t.

And items that are covered will likely not be 100% covered. You’ll have to meet your deductible and also cover a co-pay during your visit. (See below.)

For the most part, though, this is the general list of what is covered:

  • X-Rays
  • Diabetes management
  • Surgical procedures
  • Hospitalization
  • Cancer care
  • Emergency care
  • Tumor removal
  • Allergy treatments
  • Parasite screenings
  • Ultrasound

Again, this is a general list and the plan you choose may or may not cover all of these.

3. There Will Be a Deductible and Co-Pay

Just as with health insurance for humans, pet insurance requires a deductible. This is the amount you’ll be required to pay before the insurance company will start covering.

Similar to the maximum payout above, there are two types of deductibles. One is per incident and applies to each injury or illness. The other is annual and applies to the amount that must be met for that policy year.

So, for example, if you have a $350 deductible, but you need to have $300 operation on your cat, pet insurance won’t cover any of it. 

But if the required surgery is $500, then you’ll be required to pay the $350 upfront before the insurance company will cover anything.

Then there’s the co-pay.

This is the percentage you must pay after the deductible is met. So, going back to your cat’s surgery, if your co-pay is 20%, then you’ll be expected to pay for 20% of that remaining $150, and the insurance company will cover the rest. 

As long as that particular surgery is covered, that is.

4. You Will Pay a Premium

On top of the deductibles and co-pays, there will also be an amount you pay either monthly or annually so that you can have this coverage.

The premium is not a set number for everyone. It is determined by a number of factors including your pet’s age, breed, and species, as well as where you live, the deductible and co-pay amount you chose, and the amount of medical coverage you selected. 

5. Expect a Waiting Period

Once you sign up for pet insurance, your pet is not immediately covered. There will be a waiting period before coverage starts.

If an illness or injury occurs during this time, it will not be covered by the policy.

Also, the way the waiting periods are handled can differ from company to company. Sometimes there is one waiting period for illnesses, then another for injuries. There might even be separate waiting periods for specific medical conditions. 

What Is NOT Covered with Pet Insurance?

Once again, policies will vary from company to company.

But unless you find a rare policy with a very high premium, deductible, and co-pay, you will likely not be able to get pet insurance that covers pre-existing conditions. 

You will probably also not be covered for wellness visits that include things like vaccines, teeth cleaning, spaying, or neutering.

And anything cosmetic is NOT going to be covered. These are procedures deemed medically unnecessary such as docking tails, cropping ears, and declawing. You’ll have to cough up the money for those.

Is Pet Insurance Right for You?

We hope we adequately answered the question of what is pet insurance so you’re able to determine if it’s a good idea for you.

Life is notorious for throwing curve balls. We know that your pet is a part of your family and we certainly hope that if you have a healthy pet, he or she stays that way. 

But pet insurance could just give you that little extra peace of mind. Just in case.

And be sure to keep checking back with our family blog to keep all the other members of your family happy and healthy!

February 4, 2019 by Sofia

Options for Caring: How to Help a Heroin Addict

Does someone in your family have a heroin addiction problem?

Drug overdoses continue to be one of the leading causes of accidental deaths in the United States. According to data collected by the CDC, more than 70,200 Americans died in 2017 due to a drug overdose.

If you’ve noticed signs of heroin abuse, it’s important to know how to help a heroin addict before it’s too late. Learn the steps to take when confronting an addict and how to get them help.

Signs and Symptoms of Heroin Use

Symptoms of heroin abuse vary depending on the frequency of use. Immediate symptoms occur shortly after using the drug. Delayed and long-term effects appear after a period of time.

Short-term symptoms:

  • Dry mouth
  • Itching
  • Nausea and vomiting

Long-term symptoms:

  • Appearing drowsy or sleepy
  • Slower breathing and heart rate
  • Slipping between periods of wakefulness and being asleep
  • Not being able to process thoughts clearly

A long-time user of heroin also exhibits other signs:

  • Skin infections
  • Abscesses
  • Needle marks
  • Bruising along the injection site
  • Heart problems
  • Liver and kidney disease
  • Collapsed veins

Because of the damage that heroin inflicts on the body, it’s important to look for these signs and understand how to deal with a heroin addict.

How to Help a Heroin Addict

If you notice the signs and symptoms above take a step back before you confront an addict. It’s easy to get upset or angry, but the best way to find help for heroin addicts is to understand the situation and hold an intervention.

First, take some time to learn about heroin and why people resort to abusing it. Many resort to heroin use because it helps numb pain and increases dopamine levels in the brain. Unfortunately, the aftereffects are not only uncomfortable but also deadly. 

Next, research the different ways you can help them. Reach out to family and friends that want to hold an intervention with you.

Remember, in order to have a happy family situation, you need to stick together through thick and thin. Be sincere but avoid enabling behaviors such as loaning the addict money.

Holding an Intervention

When choosing a team to help with the intervention, pick people that are closest to the addict. Close friends and family members are the best bet.

If you aren’t confident in your ability to hold an intervention, hire an interventionist that specializes in finding heroin addicts help. An interventionist guides you through the steps of creating your speech, finding the right spot, and picking the best time to hold the meeting.

Afterward, you can recommend they get help at a heroin addiction rehab center.

Preventing Relapse in the Future

Spotting the warning signs early and staging an intervention can save a heroin addict’s life. Be honest and upfront when you confront them, but don’t enable their bad behavior. Hire an interventionist for the best chance of success.

Now that you know the steps on how to help a heroin addict and get them treatment, the last step is preventing relapse. Recommend that the addict takes advantage of aftercare services and support groups.

Dealing with addiction in the family is hard, but you can get them help. Want more tips about family and life? Contact us with questions or comments and don’t forget to subscribe to our newsletter to stay in the loop.

February 3, 2019 by Sofia

Children And Pets Go Together. Click Here For 6 Reasons Why You Should Bring A Furry Friend Into Your Family.

Pets were an essential part of my childhood.

I had a cat for a while, a guinea pig until I let it escape one too many times, a gecko until I let it escape once, and finally, a dog that lasted me the rest of my childhood. 

While most adults my age use our furry friends as a replacement for having children, pets are still just as important once you do finally start a family. 

Children and pets benefit each other in a multitude of ways, and we’ll give you all the reasons below. 

1. Pets Teach Empathy

A pet is completely dependent on you for food, shelter, and attention. Caring for a pet teaches your child empathy, because the child learns to look out for that pet’s needs. 

Empathy is an important social skill that can actually be taught and is vital for the good of humankind.

By learning to sense when your pet needs food or water, or when it needs to be comforted from a traumatic experience, your child can learn how to do the same for humans later in life.

2. Pets Relieve Stress

When no human will listen to you, your pet will.

Stress may seem like a plague of adulthood, but children can experience stress as well, they just can’t communicate it as well. Pets don’t need you to tell them they’re stressed, they can sense it.

The simple act of petting an animal can calm the nerves and relieve stress, no matter the animal. Whether dogs, cats or rabbits — as long as it has fur, it’ll relieve your child’s stress. 

Dogs and cats specifically can also help reduce stress by playing with them.

Playing fetch with a dog or teasing a cat with a toy provides a mindless distraction from whatever is eating at your mind. And not only does it help your child, but it also helps exercise the pet at the same time, so it’s a win for everyone! 

3. Children and Pets Socialize With Each Other

Sometimes it’s difficult to put your child in social situations.

Maybe you don’t have friends with children, or your neighborhood isn’t child-friendly. Pets can act as somewhat of a substitute for having a sibling, or other children around.

Kids and pets are similar in that they have to communicate without using words.

They play together and use eye contact and touch as a means to express how they’re feeling. This helps your child develop social skills before they’re forced into the human social experience. 

Additionally, when your child does find himself in tough social situations (we all have awful friends) your pet is always going to be there for your child.

Pets aren’t caught up in social circles or meaningless drama. A pet is there for your child unconditionally. 

4. Pets Encourage Children to Exercise

The United States of America, along with many other countries, is taking steps to address the growing concern of childhood obesity.

Unhealthy diets and a lack of exercise is causing children to develop health problems early in development that could last a lifetime. While a pet may not help with the unhealthy diet (that’s up to you, parents) it can certainly help with the lack of exercise. 

Playing with a pet is fun.

I loved being chased around the yard by my dog, and while I was always an active child, having my dog around certainly increased my active hours. I also loved chasing my cat around the house, although I can’t confirm or deny if my cat also enjoyed it.

Regardless, it still kept me active throughout the day. 

5. Having a Pet Teaches Children Responsibility

Having a pet is a responsibility.

In addition to companionship, it’s one of the biggest reasons adults without children have pets as an alternative. Being responsible for a living creature is beneficial in a multitude of ways, and it’s good to teach that to your children.

Younger children can learn responsibility by being responsible for feeding your pets at certain times, learning the importance of scheduling and being on time.

Older children can even help in the selection of pet care items, such as what food to use, or what pet health care products are necessary. This teaches them the importance of research and financial responsibility. 

Sites such as Small Pet Select can help children learn about products and care for your smaller furry friends, with products like grooming supplies and timothy hay for sale. No matter whether you have a little rabbit or guinea pig or a big old dog, it’s important for your kids to learn how to care for them.

6. Pets Can Be Used as Therapy

In addition to all the important developmental skills that pets can help teach your children, they can actually be used to improve the health of your child as well.

Service dogs are an obvious example of how animals can help someone with a physical handicap, but now service dogs are being used to help treat PTSD as well.

Children who have suffered traumatic experiences such as sexual or physical abuse can greatly benefit from having a pet. Petting a dog helps release Oxytocin, also known as the “love hormone” which gives the person a sense of companionship, empathy, and trust. 

Service animals are also being used to help treat autism as well.

Autistic children often struggle to develop the skills mentioned above and having a pet can be beneficial for those social developments. 

Other Ways to Help Your Children

By now I hope we’ve convinced you that children and pets are beneficial for each other, and you should consider bringing a pet into your home.

However, we know that pets aren’t for everyone. Some people don’t feel comfortable with animals around their children, or simply just don’t like having pets.

If you’re looking for other ways to improve your family life, you’re in the right place.

That’s what this blog is all about. From managing finances to improving health to fun recipes for the whole family, we have it all.

Check back so we can help you accomplish your New Year’s resolution to take your family to the next level. We’re here to help.

About Me and My Family

Hey! I'm Sofia, mother or two and happily married to my husband, Lorenzo. We believe family is the most important thing in life today. People can get easily distracted by all the business life brings. This blog is dedicated to helping you navigate life and spend more time with your family!

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