There are many changes in a woman’s body during pregnancy. Many of them are physical and can easily be detected. Melanoma can be mistaken for one of these but is not a positive change. It is not even normal. It should be watched for and dealt with if it does appear. Knowing what to look for can definitely help with
Read moreMany people struggle with providing a safe environment for their newborn baby. This can be a significant stressor for some new parents. Listed are several common household hazards, and ways to ensure that they are safe for babies and small children. These include things such as electrical outlet plugs, ceiling fans, video monitors, and paint. Some are preventative measures, and
Read moreDuring my pas three pregnancies I felt like 60 and gained over thirty pounds. I always worried about gaining weight because when you are pregnant it can spiral out of control. I look at how things are. If I eat a bunch of pancakes with a side of chips or walk 3 miles with my dog then so be it.
Read moreWhen Becky Vieira’s son was born, she did not cry even though she assumed that she would. This made her feel bad about herself. She thought that every women cried at the birth of a child. Reality got in the way of her idealized picture of the moment, as she was instead anxious about her epidural. Her experience seemed a
Read moreThere are a lot of parenting tips and advice out there. Parents make a lot of mistakes, that is natural. But sometimes you do more harm then you realize. If that is you then restorative parenting might be a good idea for your family. It will only work however if everyone in the family is willing to take responsibility and
Read moreIT can be tough to be a working mom, so much so that you might feel the need to apologize for certain things, and while sometimes an apology is warranted, there are certain situations you should HAVE to apologize for. When it comes to simple things like leaving at the end of the work day, having to pick up your
Read moreIf you are a new mother and are struggling to find friends then consider listening to these pick up lines. One way to strike up a conversation is asking them how to spell their name so you can look them up on Facebook. Ask them to have a playdate with your kid while asking for their number. Ask them for
Read moreWomen choose when to wean their children from breastfeeding, and there is pressure from society to do it as or before children transition from infants to toddlers. Many women choose to breastfeed longer. Reasons include the opportunity for close contact and cuddling with the child, the child’s vehement opposition to weaning, and a mother’s gut feeling that it isn’t time
Read moreRecess is slowly being taken away from kindergartens. This is a bad thing, as research has shown that recess can help children grow. It gives them time to learn social interaction and the break can actually help their attention while they are in the classroom. The rules in school can hamper creativity and limit children. More is expected of kids
Read moreAs parents we often make a lot of mistakes. There are a lot of bad days over the eighteen years of your child’s life and it doesn’t end there. Lets face it, life is hard. One thing that a lot of people worry about is fighting in front of your child. Research shows that if you fight right, it is
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