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How Much Does Disneyland Vacation Cost for a Family of 4?

PUBLISHED: July 14, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

Deciding if a Disneyland trip is in your budget is rough -- not to mention how to decide how long to stay, where to stay and how many days you'll Continue Reading

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Pain After Your Cervical Check: What’s it mean?

PUBLISHED: July 12, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

It isn't usual (and is sort of expected) for a cervical exam to be painful at the time of the check, but many people are surprised by the pain they Continue Reading

Summer Activities for Teens and Tweens: Your summer bucket list!

PUBLISHED: July 10, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

Teens and tweens in the summer is hard.  They’ve had a long school year full of learning, so part of me wants to give them the summer of their Continue Reading

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Communicating with Kids with Nellie Harden from the The 6570 Family Project – Episode 199

PUBLISHED: July 10, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

How do we help kids communicate. Not only with us, but also with the world at large? Today's Guest is Nellie Harden. Nellie is a Christian Continue Reading

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San Diego For Families

PUBLISHED: July 6, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

There is so much to see and do in San Diego, not to MENTION the amazing weather! In this post I'm going to share some can't miss options as well as Continue Reading

10 things to have on hand after baby is born for mom.

10 Things to Have on Hand After Baby is Born for MOM – Episode 198

PUBLISHED: July 3, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

Here are 10 things you will want to have on hand for after baby is born. Plus some tips on how to have people best help you and do things for you so Continue Reading

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Organizing Things That Are PAINFUL For Me – Episode 197

PUBLISHED: June 26, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

What is hard for me about organizing? You may think that organizing is easy for me, but that is not the case - there is a lot that I struggle Continue Reading

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What Makes your Water Break During Pregnancy?

PUBLISHED: June 21, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

The amniotic sac breaks on it's own in about 15% of births.  What makes it happen, and how can you tell if your water is broken or is going to Continue Reading

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Pro’s and Cons of Placenta Encapsulation or Eating your Placenta

PUBLISHED: June 19, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

Eating your placenta is something that most mammals do -- it's called placentophagy, and it can be done raw.  Let's talk about the pro's and Continue Reading

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What Happens if Something Goes Wrong with Baby at Birth with Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Jen Mills – Episode 196

PUBLISHED: June 19, 2023 | By Hilary Erickson

Having something go wrong with baby at birth is something that a lot of people are afraid of. Today I wanted to give you a peek behind what might Continue Reading

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