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10 best kids’ clothing stores according to bloggers and real parents

Children and their clothing are always growing and changing, so you need to know the best places to click so you can keep up with your kids’ needs.

10 Mistakes You Make Buying Plants

Why you should never wash your jeans

Laundry is inevitable, but thankfully there are people like Levi’s CEO and President Chip Bergh who want to make our lives a little easier. According to him, you should never wash a pair of jeans. Ever. While this may prompt noises of disgust from those are less-then-enamoured by the idea of walking around in dirty clothes, Mr Bergh explained that he "spot cleans" any stains with a toothbrush.

How to Shop for Cheap Kids’ Clothing Online

Shopping for kids’ clothing can be tricky, even for the most seasoned Slickdealer. You’re constantly dealing with growth spurts, school dress codes and your child’s own ever-changing likes and dislikes. While you may not be able to predict how fast your little one will grow or what styles he’ll like next year, there are some …

10 Tips for Buying Kids' Eyewear

Buying eyewear for children can be tough! Here are tips to help your little one pick the right glasses.

6 Ways to Save on Child Care

Worried about the cost of child care being too expensive for your budget? Give yourself room to breathe with these 6 tips on how to save on child care.

7 Ways to Help Your Kids Make Friendships

These seven pieces of advice can help your kids make friendships that last. One mom's wisdom about childhood friendships.

5 Things to Look for When Buying Children's Clothing

Kids aren't miniature adults. The demands they put on their clothes are far different than ours, so keep these shopping tips in mind.

How To Start A Children's Clothing Home Business

How to start a children's clothing home business: First and foremost, research the market to determine if there is a demand for your products.

Parents who won't let their son wear a skirt may have to be referred to social services, schools...

Parents who refuse to let their son wear a skirt to school may need to be referred to social services, a council’s guidance has advised schools.

Social Services for the Elderly: How Can I Get Help?

Have you considered how you can get help should you need it? There are a range of social services available to you as a senior.

Children’s Clothing: To Store, or Not to Store?

Most parents have the experience of buying new clothes (or shoes) for their child, only to have their little one grow out of new clothes before wearing them much. It’s an eternal struggle, and it can be both frustrating and expensive. When your ki

Pondering A Social Services Career?

So you’re thinking of getting into the field of Social Services? Why? I’ll bet it’s because you want to help people; make a difference. Noble of you really, and we can never have enough good people with good intentions who care and are willing to serve others. ...

Elderly housing with supportive social services can reduce hospital use, study finds

Investing in affordable housing that offers supportive social services to senior citizens on Medicare has the potential to reduce hospital admissions and the amount of time needing inpatient hospital care by better managing chronic health conditions, according to a Rutgers study.

Affordable housing with supportive social services may trim hospital costs, study finds

At a time when policymakers are trying to reduce hospital-related costs, a relatively simple adjustment could help dramatically. The proposed solution? Invest more in affordable seniors’ housing that offers supportive social services, according to a Rutgers University study.

When Social Services Undermine Well-being

The intertwined challenges that many people face might be addressed more effectively together than separately.

Woman criticises online clothing stores for making customers choose male or female before shopping

She argued that brands limit their revenue by encouraging customers to choose either 'male' or 'female' before shopping

Is Your Medical Practice A Social Service Or A Business?

These are two entirely different goals and if a definitive answer doesn’t immediately pop out of your mouth you’re in trouble.

4 Instagram-Famous Online Clothing Stores You Need To Know About (SheFinds)

Social services experts say opioids have increased the need for foster care

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, opioids have been the main reason for an increased need of foster parents within the last few years.