Many people call motherhood a job but how realistic is that? There are definite arguments to be made against this. It offends people for various reasons. Mothers should not be shaming each other whether or not they work but so many do judge based on that. The outrage over calling...
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...
Many 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...
There 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...
IT 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...
Recess 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...
As 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...
Pregnancy has its fair share of challenges physically, mentally, and emotionally. But sometimes it will just make you lazy as you get further along in a pregnancy there will be certain things you just don’t want to do. Things like not wanting to drive, or even not feeling like finishing...
Lindsay Weiss of babycenter.com presented an article about simple exercises and directs it at women whose self-care schedules and bodies have changed due to childbirth and raising children. Her approach embraces the changes in her life and does not demand a large time commitment or daily regimen. Her five suggestions...
Pregnancy can be, and usually is, a huge stress on the expecting mother. But for some, the weight gain is the hardest part. With fifteen to forty pounds being the normal weight gain for the average woman, women who are vulnerable to eating disorders may relapse during this stressful time....