Even for those who may already consume a healthy diet, becoming pregnant requires that some changes will need to be made to your eating habits. This is in large part due to the fact that additional nutrients are necessary for both the changes taking place in your own body as well as for the growing […]
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3 Tips to Preventing Obesity in Kids
Whether we would like to admit it or not, obesity rates among Americans today stands at a whopping 33%. Furthermore, two out of every three Americans are overweight. These rates have been climbing up steadily over the last several years, and are showing no signs of slowing down. Parents are making progressively more unhealthy food […]
Are You a Procrastinator When it Comes to Procreation?
The down economy is causing some people to delay having kids because they are not financially stable. However, many people are still pushing through the down economy and continuing with their plan to have children. Even if you are financially stable, you may want to consider a few things concerning your budget before you make […]
Reasons Why I Dread Being a Mom
“God can’t be with us so he made mothers.” Mothers are the most wonderful people in the world. They keep us safe in their wombs while we are nothing but a cluster of cells. They protect us when we finally arrive into the world and are susceptible to all sorts of foreign bodies. They nurture […]
Tips For Parents Raising A Child In A Foreign Culture
For any person, raising kids is probably the biggest challenge they’ll ever face in their lives. When you raise kids in a foreign culture, the challenge grows multifold. Expats find themselves constantly battling with challenging situations while raising their kids. Your kids will feel rootless; they may feel that they don’t belong anywhere. They’ll feel […]
My Kid Is More Than a Number and So Is Yours
As it stands now, your child’s performance on standardized tests and IQ tests will be the primary factors affecting his or her future education. Although it may be convenient for the education system to separate children into gifted programs and intermediate classes, it fails to address the distinct learning styles and talents that vary from […]
How to Make Preschool Drop-Off Seamless as Possible
On Sawyer’s first day of preschool, he hung his backpack in his cubby, hugged me around my waist, and nuzzled his cheek beneath my rib. “Goodbye Mama,” he said. I patted his back. We separated. I waved, hot from withholding tears. I’d been so focused on preparing him for school that I neglected my own […]
TV and Children Behavioral Problems
It has been studied and argued that too much television viewing can be harmful to children. It is contributing to childhood obesity and violence. Too much television can also cause behavioral problems in children. A large part of the problem isn’t the television itself; it’s what the children aren’t doing because the television is on. […]
The ABCs of Organizing Kids for Back to School
The transition from summer to school can be chaotic and disorganized, but it doesn’t need to be. These simple tips will help you and your kids organize for a new back to school schedule. A is for Avoiding Distractions Tweet Guest Author
3 Healthy Food Ideas for Kid's Lunches
Kids may not readily believe it, but the lunches they make and take to school can be nutritious and fun. These simple tips will help your children stay healthy while enjoying their lunches during each school day. Ideal Ingredients for a Healthy Lunch Tweet Guest Author
4 Family Vacation Ideas on a Tight Budget
Big or small, family vacations are a staple for most families. And for good reason! If your family took trips while you were growing up, you’ll understand the importance of this unique time. Family life is hectic and running from work, to school, to soccer practice, to music lessons, and more, can really be a […]
8 Tips for Parents Who Have Shy Children
Do you have shy children? Chances are that at least one of your children falls into the category of “shy.” Shy children often struggle making friends and participating in enjoyable activities. This can leave you, as a parent, wondering if your child will ever be “normal.” The following are a few ways in which you […]
Precious Cargo: My Road to Discovering Booster-Seat Safety
My kindergartener fits the “husky” size at the GAP. At five-and-a-half, he’s already 55 pounds. Lately, he has been complaining about the straps on his car seat. “I feel like I’m trapped in here,” he says. “Get me out.” His Graco Turbo car seat converts into a booster, meaning I can detach the back, let […]
New Mother Anxiety – It’s A-OK
Are you a new mom in the first few weeks of being a mother? If so, the carefree days of picking out the cutest baby shower invitations, buying and preparing for your newborn baby, and overall excitement and anticipation probably seem light years away. I cannot stress how common it is for many new mothers […]
The Role of a Midwife Through Your Pregnancy
A midwife is a specialist in low-risk pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. Midwives typically encourage normal, natural childbirth and support women to achieve a healthy pregnancy and baby. Midwives typically practice in clinics, hospitals, birth centres, and homes. Depending on the laws of the state or country, midwives may participate in childbirth occurring in […]
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