Posted in Fatherhood, Motherhood, Teenagers on Jan 12th, 2012
It’s a question that’s probably debatable, depending on who you ask. Over the past several decades advances have been made in researching the psychology of why kids would turn to fighting as a coping mechanism. Today though, we’re learning there are other reasons why a child might be tempted to engage in a fight. There [...]
Posted in Fatherhood, Marriage, Motherhood on Nov 20th, 2011
Before you set off for Grandma’s house this holiday, there are some things you should know in case you experience a breakdown. Winter weather vehicle breakdowns differ from those in warmer temperatures as they pose a significant risk to your well being. By following these tips, you can be sure that you and your family [...]
Posted in Motherhood on Sep 19th, 2011
When you spend your days rushing around—taking care of the house, driving the kids to school and play dates, going grocery shopping, cooking dinner—you might need to take a breather sometimes. But when your mind is going a mile a minute, you may find it difficult to turn off your thoughts and relax. Taking some [...]
Posted in Motherhood on Aug 5th, 2011
You always hear about the benefits of breastfeeding for the baby: babies who breastfeed have higher IQs, are healthier, and have fewer ear infections—but the mothers who breastfeed also benefit. Breast is best both for moms and their babies. Breastfeeding helps mom stay healthy, get her body back, and bond with her newborn. It’s Cost-Effective [...]
Posted in Motherhood on Aug 3rd, 2011
You had a baby (or two or three), and now it’s time to make the difficult decision: Should you stay home or go back to work? By staying home, you eliminate the cost of childcare, and you can nurture your child through every smile, every crawl, and every step. But giving up the income that [...]
Posted in Motherhood on Jun 8th, 2011
You’ve been feeling a bit “off” and decide to take a pregnancy test. You squint to try and read the results but everything looks blurry. What exactly is going on? Changes in vision can be a sure fire, yet little known, symptom that you’re with child. Why is Everything so Blurry? Blurry vision is usually [...]
Posted in Fatherhood, Marriage, Motherhood on Jun 8th, 2011
Newlyweds are often so excited about their own future that they sometimes overlook how a healthy, happy marriage may influence the children who may enter their lives. Here are a few things The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families discovered about how healthy marriages impact children. Academics and College [...]
Posted in Family Health, Motherhood on May 16th, 2011
Pregnant women are bombarded with advice from every corner. They are given nutritional and caloric requirements, are told to eat this and not that, and have to keep track of weekly milestones and record kick counts. It’s hard to keep it all straight, and the more you read and research, the more apprehensive you can [...]
Posted in Learning for Kids, Motherhood on Apr 30th, 2011
It takes a lot of work to be a great parent. Everything you say or do not only affects your child, but teaches them things that they will carry for a lifetime. It is sobering to realize that the way you raise your children will affect the way your grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and perhaps even further, [...]
Posted in Motherhood on Mar 9th, 2011
If you’ve ever had the (dubious) pleasure of living or working alongside a pregnant woman, you probably are quite aware of the extreme nature of the changes that she is having to put up with, both mentally and physically. Just talking about the rushing hormones, the kicking baby and the back ache doesn’t come close [...]