Jaromir/Moment/Getty Images Spring has already fully sprung, but the allergy symptoms are still going strong. By now, you may have noticed it’s not just the human members of your family suffering from itchiness, irritation, and watery eyes. If you’re wondering, “Can dogs get seasonal allergies?” the answer is a resounding yes. Cats can get seasonal allergies, too. We asked a veterinarian what to watch for so you know if your pet is dealing with allergy issues, and how you can help them get through pollen season. Can dogs and cats get seasonal allergies? They sure can. “Dogs and cats can...
To My Forever Firstborn
Isabel Pavia/Moment/Getty Images She would have been 7 years old this past December. I rarely remember my dreams; they evaporate within moments of opening my eyes. Except for the three dreams where my daughter has visited me. In each of those dreams she appeared the age she would have been. Her hair was a soft, amber brown just like her mother’s. Her eyes were a deep and dark brown like mine, her father’s. The way she smiled had a breathtaking sparkle. Lila, her name, means “night.” But anticipating her arrival brought my wife and me the brightest light we’ve ever...
How To Guide Your Kid Through The Financial Minefield Of Paying For College
Peter Dazeley/Getty Images As college tuition costs continue to rise, many families feel the financial strain that comes with funding their child’s education. Along with potentially hefty price tags, the safety of student loan repayment remains in flux as the U.S. Department of Education cracks down on debt default, putting millions of Americans at risk for wage garnishment and other penalties for not paying on time. Adequately preparing your child to pay for college is crucial, no matter your family’s financial situation. But how can you discuss the topic with your teen in a way that helps them to feel...
How To Make Date Nights Work When You're A Parent
Anchiy/E+/Getty Images It’s a tale as old as time — couple loves each other, couple wants to spend more time together, couple… can not figure out how to make that happen. Even when you live together, are raising kids together, and are spending nearly every waking moment in contact with each other about someone’s soccer practice or work schedules or dinner plans — it’s incredibly easy to feel like you’ve lost some connection with your partner. Experts love to tout the phrase “date night” as if it’s just a thing you can decide to do and put on the calendar,...