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Taking Care of an Ill Loved One

I didn't think of myself as the nurturing type as I grew up, but when my grandmother became seriously ill while I was in college, my caregiver side came out. I started living with her and balancing her care with my schoolwork. It was very challenging, but seeing her recover and regain her ability to live independently was well worth the five years of hard work. Now I'm returning again to help my grandmother so she can once again stay at home, and I've decided to share some of my experiences online to help other caregivers feel like they're not so alone.

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3 Important Things To Know About Milestones With Babies
During the first couple years of your baby's life, you will bring him or her to the pediatrician's office many times. These pediatrician visits have multiple purposes, and one is to determine if your child is developing at the right pace. Doctors determine this in several ways, but a common method is by asking you questions related to milestones. What Are Milestones? If you are a new parent, you might not yet know a lot about your child, his or her development, and how to be a good parent, but you will learn little by little.