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Thank you Workman Publishing, for sponsoring this post. Pick up your copy of the new fifth edition What To Expect When You’re Expecting anywhere books are sold.  Even the most perfect, healthy pregnancy can be stressful, but for someone who has experienced a previous miscarriage,...

The world today is much different than it was a few decades ago. The explosion of computer technology has completely transformed nearly every aspect of modern life. This has led to an even faster-paced society that threatens to overwhelm children. The overflow of information they...

The job of a mother is never done, and finding a few precious moment to relax and unwind may be difficult. After all, you’re a role model, chauffeur, maid, teacher and a friend. Throw in a part-time or full-time job to the mix and the need for moms leisure escalates. When...

It’s a rare teen who sails through school with no bumps along the way, but some kids have it harder than others. What do you do when your teen is getting miserable grades, being disruptive in class, and wreaking havoc on the family at home? Whether the behavior is caused by...

Teens can easily become addicted to drugs if they gain access to them and are influenced by the wrong crowd. But if you know a teen who is addicted to drugs, there is hope because there are many treatment facilities and rehab centers available that are filled with the...

The decision to start a family or have another baby is such an important and exciting moment in our lives. There are so many things to prepare for and think about from baby names, to baby room decor… at least these are the things that we often discuss.  However, the most...

Childhood obesity is at epidemic levels in many countries around the world. How did this happen? Part of the problem is that we don’t get outside and move much anymore. We stay inside, in front of T.V.s, and laptops, and tablets. We play games. We do anything but get outside and...

From the second new parents find out they are pregnant they want to do anything and everything to protect thier unborn baby. This inculdes soaking up all the information they can before the baby is even here. They are bombarded with so much information it is difficult for them to...

As parents it’s important to recognize that children are creative creatures. Their imaginations flow easily from their minds, touching everything around them. A stick becomes a sword, a porch or a pirate deck, and a piece of paper and crayon are the most elaborate of...

We have gotten lucky with Sienna as far as sickness goes – for most of her first year, she didn’t get sick. She had a fever once before her first birthday, and we got it down just by giving her a cool bath. One other time she had a bit of bronchitis, but that also...

For parents, keeping a clean house is a little like chasing a tornado. A tornado that leaves scattered toys in its wake. But before you give up your dream of a tidy home, or resign yourself to a career in the maid brigade, take a moment to read our simple steps for organizing...

Throwing a baby shower is a great way for friends and family to get together and celebrate the upcoming arrival of a new son or daughter. The mom to be is fawned over, fun games are played, and cute gifts are given. In today’s society, many new moms are looking for more...