When to Stop for a School Bus (Laws, Penalties & Medians Explained)

We get it.

When school is in session, school buses can be a huge pain on the road. Getting stuck behind one can be slow and frustrating — and we’re not afraid to admit it!

Still, there’s an important reason that you’re never allowed to pass a school bus that’s loading and unloading students.

According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), approximately half a million buses transport more than 25 million children a day in the United States. For the most part, the process is extremely safe and the number of children injured or killed in school bus related accidents each year is very low.

However, two-thirds of deaths that do occur in school bus related crashes each year are killed outside the bus. This can often be attributed to other vehicles that do not stop appropriately during loading and unloading.

So let’s take a look at when and why you need to stop for a school bus, including special scenarios like medians and divided roads.

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5 vs 5T Children’s Clothing Size (Differences Explained)

Shopping for children’s clothing can be a delight or a nightmare. Many of us have both kinds of stories.

There are sweet, touching stories of mothers and daughters delighting in the same frilly dress. Then there are stories like mine, when my three little boys all took off in different directions and hid inside circular clothes racks. Their giggles eventually betrayed them.

Before you go shopping, particularly if children are with you, you want to be clear about what size you’ll need. It’s no fun to make a toddler try on three outfits in a row.

So let’s get into it: What’s the difference between 5 vs 5T kids clothes?

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50 Perfect Sibling Names for Isla (Brother or Sister)

Your life gets turned upside down and inside out when you have kids. (in a good way.) But no matter how joyous the occasion is, it’s still full of responsibility and decisions.

One of the most significant choices you’ll make is what to name your new baby.

Choosing a name for your baby that you love, and that is a good fit is essential. And when you have more than one child, you also want to make sure the name you pick sounds good with your other kids’ names.

People spend hours trying to decide on names for their children. Deciding on a name that also works well with sibling names can become challenging, with so many choices to sift through online.

That’s why I’ve decided to start compiling a series of The Best Sibling Names. Now, you’ll have one easy place to look to find name options that will mesh well with your existing child.

Without any further ado, here are the best sibling names for a girl named Isla.

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50 Perfect Sibling Names for Avery (Brother or Sister)

Having kids takes a lot of adapting. You have all sorts of things you need to figure out and decide. One of the biggest is choosing a name for your baby.

You want to find a name that’s a perfect fit for your baby. But, when you have other children, you also want to make sure everything sounds well together. It’s a lot easier to call for your kids when their names can simply roll off the tongue smoothly.

People already devote tons of hours looking for the perfect names for their kids. It can become overwhelming when you’re also trying to make sure all the different names sound good together.

That’s why I’ve decided to start compiling a series of The Best Sibling Names. Now, you’ll have one easy place to look to find name options that will mesh well with your existing child.

Without any further ado, here are the best sibling names for a child named Avery.

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50 Perfect Sibling Names for Remy (Brother or Sister)

If you already have children, you know all the different things you need to figure out when adding a member to the family. And when you’re expecting baby number two (or three, or four, or more), those things grow exponentially.

Even picking a name for your new bundle of joy comes with more challenges. Because now, it’s not just about how the name fits your baby, but how it sounds with your other kids’ names.

Since people can easily spend hours and hours searching for the perfect baby name, finding an excellent sibling name adds significantly to your time. You certainly don’t want to run out of steam halfway through your search and simply settle for something that sounds okay.

That’s why I’ve decided to start compiling a series of The Best Sibling Names. Now, you’ll have one easy place to look to find name options that will mesh well with your existing child.

Without any further ado, here are the best sibling names for a child named Remy.

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50 Perfect Sibling Names for Luna (Brother or Sister)

Having a new baby changes your life forever, and it also takes a lot of work (but it’s so worth it).

You need to put together a nursery, gather supplies, and, of course, decide on a name for your new addition.

Finding a name you love is always a priority, but you also want to make sure it suits your baby. And when you have multiple children, you also want to ensure the name you choose sounds good when you say it with your other kids’ names.

You can easily spend hours looking for the perfect baby name. Therefore, finding one to fit well with sibling names can take you considerably longer.

That’s why I’ve decided to start compiling a series of The Best Sibling Names. Now, you’ll have one easy place to look to find name options that will mesh well with your existing child.

Without any further ado, here are the best sibling names for a girl named Luna.

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Jogging Stroller vs Regular Stroller Explained for New Parents

As new parents are sitting in the hospital holding their precious newborn, it may feel like time and the world is standing still. However, very quickly after the newness starts to wear off and the adjustment to life with a child begins, parents are figuring out how to manage life on the go with a baby.

As this transition happens, a house often becomes filled with all the items needed to transport a baby, including car seats, baby carriers, and of course a stroller.

Nearly every family with at least one child aged 4 and under has a stroller in their home, and often more than one. There are literally hundreds of different stroller options out there!

For physically active families, a jogging stroller is usually considered as an option, but is it a must have?

How do you even know if you are buying a jogging stroller vs a regular stroller? Do only avid runners use jog strollers? Someone help explain!

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When Do Babies Get Easier? (Month by Month Guide)

When do babies get easier?

This question usually comes from new parents who are tired, stressed, and did we mention tired?

So, the first thing you need to hear is “Don’t worry – they do get easier.”

I won’t ever forget the distress I felt when I asked that question of older parents. I was looking down at my two-year-old and twin babies, all stuffed in a triplet stroller so we could safely leave the house, only to be told, “Oh, it never gets easier, you just have different problems at different ages.”

I heartily disagree. There are different problems of different ages, but you don’t have to face them in a state of sleep-deprivation to a creature that can’t live without you for more than a few minutes.

So let’s break it down: Does babies get easier at 3 months? 6 months? Do babies get easier after one year?

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50 Perfect Sibling Names for Weston (Brother or Sister)

Expecting another child is an exciting and busy time. It’s full of all sorts of emotions, questions, and to-dos. One of the biggest things you’ll want to decide is what to name your baby.

However, when you have more than one child, you end up with some extra things to think about.

You need to find a name for your baby that you love. But you also likely want to ensure it sounds good when you say it with the siblings’ names.

You can search for hours to find the perfect name for your baby. However, if you also want to make sure it sounds right with your other kids’ names, it adds to the pressure.

That’s why I’ve decided to start compiling a series of The Best Sibling Names. Now, you’ll have one easy place to look to find name options that will mesh well with your existing child.

Without any further ado, here are the best sibling names for a boy named Weston.

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50 Perfect Sibling Names for Jackson (Brother or Sister)

Congratulations! You’re expecting a baby, and you’re ready to start checking things off your baby’s to-do list. The biggest thing you’re probably thinking about is what to name your new baby.

But when you have more than one child, choosing a name becomes more challenging. You not only want to find a name that fits your baby but sounds good with their sibling or siblings.

However, finding the perfect baby name already can take lots of time. People search Google for hours, and looking for a name that fits with the sibling names makes it even more challenging. 

That’s why I’ve decided to start compiling a series of The Best Sibling Names. Now, you’ll have one easy place to look to find name options that will mesh well with your existing child.

Without any further ado, here are the best sibling names for a boy named Jackson.

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