When kids are in your life, your goal is make them a better person. Part of that is showing and awakening them to the ideas that some people struggle. What’s even more is that even as a little person, they can make a big change to those people. Blessings bags are a great way to help your children understand the

Should pregnant and nursing women quit working for employers who refuse to accommodate their needs? Or should the law protect their needs and force employers to comply with needed accommodations? A South Dakota lawmaker rankled parents with a comment related to the failure of proposed legislation aimed at workplace accommodations during and after pregnancy. Key Takeaways: Rep. Wayne H. Steinhauer

Tummy time for babies is time spent in a prone position while awake and supervised. It is important for babies to assist in the development of the muscles in their neck, arms, and stomach and to improve coordination, balance, and posture. Tummy time can be started with babies as young as one day old and you can increase the time

Pregnancy may preserve your memory. Studies reveal the potential benefits of pregnancy after age thirty-five. These include improved cognition and prevention of later life memory loss. Hormones may play a significant role in brain chemistry and function. Therefore, pregnancy and contraceptive pills which impact hormone levels may have a positive effect. Key Takeaways: But as it turns out, pregnancy after

When pregnant we tend to think we deserve to eat what we want, when we want! Good luck getting in between a pregnant mom and her craving. Recent studies are doing just that though, in an effort to help the youngsters we are bringing into the world. Licorice. It’s now been linked to lower IQ, and more likely to develop

Most women who give birth are usually unhappy with their bodies after such a life changing event. But, Desiree will make women think totally differently. She speaks from the heart when it comes to her stretch marks and redefines a woman’s postpartum body as well as mentally and spiritual well-being. Key Takeaways: When Desiree stopped and took a closer look

For today’s kids, Valentine’s Day has turned into a gift giving holiday. Gone are they days when children simply handed out inexpensive valentines to the classmates and teachers. Parents are stressed to outdo each other. Small (and large) gifts are now the expectation. And along with this expectation comes a higher price tag. Key Takeaways: When did Valentine’s Day morph

Ever since our children were very young, we worried that it would be difficult to teach them about money because most of the transactions we take care of are not visible to them. Paying bills just looks like typing on the computer. These days, I pay for Starbucks and for groceries by simply holding my phone out. Even a plastic

Mothers typically prioritize the needs of their children first. A new book suggests this is the last thing mothers should be doing. Instead the book suggests ways moms may confidently assert their independence from their families and looking after themselves first. Following this advice may make moms more grateful, patient, and appreciative, which is beneficial to both mom and family.

My older daughter pushed the nursing home elevator button while gripping the cat carrier with her opposite hand. Inside was the cat she picked from a litter of foster kittens and said, “I am supposed to have this one, Mom. I just know it.” “But I promised your dad we wouldn’t ask to adopt any of the kittens we fostered,”