Children are a great gift to have in your life. They are both a joy and a blessing. Some parents may be unsure of whether or not they are ready to have another child. This author does a good job of explaining their perspective on having another child and gives the reader some things to consider. Key Takeaways: When I

The world of college applications is very stressful, it can put a lot of pressure on students to do a ton of different activities. These activities can consume their lives and thoughts, but colleges are looking to change that. Ivy League schools are limiting the number of slots for activities in applications to show the importance of focusing on only

This year’s holiday’s bring about what we see in the world and how we speculate our privilege and right to know every atrocity. The artificial feeling that holidays may temporarily create reminds us of things better left in the past. I am struggling to appreciate the season to be Jolly. I want to create more for my children on how

First and second pregnancies can be very different. For starters, your first pregnancy is a constant focus. You take time to take maternity photos and can tell people exactly how far along you are. You think about it often and avoid things like caffeine. Also, you might find yourself in maternity clothes sooner the second time. You’re also more likely

Babies go through many different phases in their development. They start at a very basic level where they need only the simplest of things. Then they become alert and move on to being able to sit up and then to crawling. The author states the crawling phase is her least favorite because there is so much baby proofing that must

Family traditions become something special because of the memories associated with them. Some are religious, like lighting special candles or serving ethnic foods symbolic of your faith. Others are just generic fun. Anything you do for a holiday can become a tradition. If you have become a step-parent recently and this is the first holiday together with the children, be

Diving in and getting some holiday traditions in place is something that will make this month happier while helping to make home (and home life!) better long after New Years Eve has come and gone. And why not reinvent them to reflect your own style and personality? Isn’t that what making a home is all about? Key Takeaways: We lived

It upsets me when people are so quick to judge when they a mother with her kids. Especially if the kid is being disruptive, but kids be kids. Sometimes there is not much else to do, until they grow up. You can discipline, just don’t spoil your kids. In this case, her kid was diagnose with ADHD, and it isn’t

December is a traditionally special and romantic month, and obviously includes Christmas. Although a month renowned for high levels of expenditure, December is also one of the most celebratory and enjoyable for both children and adults alike. Quite aside from its spiritual and religious implications, December also sees the ritual of present exchange at Christmas and the end of one

Polar Express train rides have become a wildly popular event at tourist railroad and museums since the film, The Polar Express, was released in November, 2004. Numerous organizations around the country now host a Polar Express train every November or December before Christmas, which usually features a story-telling of Chris Van Allsburg’s magical tale complete with hot chocolate and cookies