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Recent Family News

Teaching kids about stranger danger

Posted On February, 17, 2012

A recent video showing the attempted abduction of a 7-year-old girl in a Georgia Walmart has many parents thinking about how to teach their kids about stranger danger.

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Study finds kids aren't sleeping as much as they should

Posted On February, 15, 2012

If you think your children aren't getting enough sleep, a new study finds that you're probably right.

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Preparing your pet for a new baby

Posted On February, 10, 2012

Getting ready for the arrival of a baby involves much more than buying new or used baby gear, furniture, clothing and toys.

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Study finds many parents go into debt before baby arrives

Posted On February, 8, 2012

A new study conducted for the British television series "How To … Prepare For Your Baby's Arrival" has revealed that preparing for a baby often puts a huge financial strain on parents.

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Celebrities give to families in need

Posted On February, 3, 2012

Mom-to-be Jessica Simpson is using the popularity of her girls' clothing line to help families in need.

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Study finds parents lax about booster seat use when carpooling

Posted On February, 1, 2012

While most parents require their young children to sit in booster seats while in their own cars, a new study finds that many relax their rules when it comes to driving in other people's vehicles.

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Study: Latina moms more likely to suffer postpartum depression

Posted On January, 31, 2012

While many women experience mood changes before or after the birth of a child, 15 to 20 percent experience more significant symptoms of depression or anxiety, often known as postpartum depression.

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    When considering going into business for yourself, what factors influenced your decision?

    Multiple franchisees talk about what they liked about the Once Upon A Child franchise opportunity, and why it was right for them.

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    What has your experience been like as a franchisee?

    Franchisees talk about their experience owning a Once Upon A Child store(s).

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    How has becoming a store owner changed your life?

    Many franchisees are first time business owners - here they talk about how this life-changing decision has affected their lives.

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    What is it like working with Winmark as a franchisor?

    There are many facets to working with a franchise system. Hear about these franchisees' experiences working with Winmark.

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    What is it like working with other franchisees?

    There are many facets to working with a franchise system. Hear about these franchisees' experiences working with fellow franchisees.

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    What advice would you give a person considering this franchise?

    Store owners tell it like it is - here is their advice for anyone looking at becoming a Once Upon A Child franchisee.

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    So...Would you do it again?

    Of course they say "yes" and many of these franchisees have done just that with adding stores after experiencing the fun and success of Once Upon A Child.

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    Featured franchisee

    Karen Wright from Burlington Ontario talks about her success as a Once Upon A Child franchisee and how she has now bought a Plato's Closet franchise.

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