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Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

Freelance Writer

Julie Hambleton has a BSc in Food and Nutrition from the Western University, Canada, is a former certified personal trainer and a competitive runner. Julie loves food, culture, and health, and enjoys sharing her knowledge to help others make positive changes and live healthier lives.
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14 Things Couples Forget to Discuss Before Getting Married

When you and your significant other think you are ready to take the next step and get married, there are a lot of things that you need to discuss. Typically, however, when thinking about marriage, people only think about the immediate: The wedding and the honeymoon. There are several things that all couples should discuss […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

Freelance Writer

 · 6 min read

Why Your Older Kids Shouldn’t (and Should) Babysit Their Siblings

Think back to your childhood: Do you recall a time when your older sibling looked after you while your parents were out? Or, if you are the oldest sibling, did your parents ever have you do this? There is a growing debate as to whether older children should or shouldn’t babysit their siblings. As always, […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

Freelance Writer

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Raising a Teenager Is A Lot More Difficult Than Raising a Toddler

It’s funny how parents of two-year-olds would eagerly count the years left until their kids become teens. Most new parents don’t know what’s in store for them when their children hit the hormonal-overflow stage. It’s easy to anticipate no more crying and tantrums. They’ll finally be able to do nearly everything for themselves. That may […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

Freelance Writer

 · 3 min read

Research Shows That Spanking Actually Changes How a Kid’s Brain Develops

Parents, educators, and psychologists have long debated whether or not spanking is an effective punishment for children. In April of this year, Harvard published research that demonstrates the damaging effects spanking can have on a developing child’s brain. This further supports the argument that this, along with other forms of corporal punishment, should not be […]

Julie Hambleton

Julie Hambleton

Freelance Writer