We are living at a time when technology is everywhere. Tiny children learn to navigate iPads and use apps before they can read, teens are immersed in a culture of cyberbullying, and the internet places all types of illicit and inappropriate information just a click away, in reach of impressionable young people. As a parent, this digital era can be ... Read More »
Most people aren’t comfortable with their weight. They feel like they’re either too thin or too fat, and don’t give themselves a lot of middle ground to work with in theory. And if they either look, or even just feel, like they’re overweight, then the idea of weight loss comes floating to the top of their consciousness rather quickly. Read More »
Most new mothers complain about back pain, which can be attributed to constantly cradling, rocking, and carrying an infant – but are there ways to care for your child with fewer aches and pains? Though there’s nothing you can do to make the car seat lighter, one way to reduce back pain during your child’s early months is by finding ... Read More »
You didn’t enter your marriage thinking that it would end in divorce.While you learn to deal with all of the emotions and massive changes, you must also be prepared to assist your children in adjusting to the divorce and make a conscious effort to prepare and support them through the process. This challenging new family dynamic and how your children ... Read More »
While you love your kids with all your being, sometimes they make you crazy. One thing that many parents find difficult to deal with is when their children don’t listen to them either by choice or by selective deafness. If your child doesn’t have a legitimate hearing problem, there are things you can do that will help your child learn ... Read More »
The circle of life is a beautiful thing, but that doesn’t negate the fact that it can be difficult to handle at times. When a person has a child and becomes a parent, they spend their lives doing everything possible to make sure that their children get everything that they need. There are a lot of tears cried, a lot ... Read More »
An inflow of information and advice from well-meaning friends, family, doctors, and books often overwhelms new parents and creates misconceptions and unnecessary anxiety, especially when it comes to breastfeeding. As you settle into being a parent and getting to know your baby make sure you know, and avoid these 7 breastfeeding myths. Read More »
One of the best things about Chinese cuisine is that since there are so many recipes and variations of recipes, it’s quite hard to find a dish that wont you wont find peak your interest. From veggie-based dishes to deep-fried wontons, soups to stir-fry, the average menu at the local Chinese restaurant is loaded with options. That being said, sifting ... Read More »
Addiction is a tough thing to get through, whether you are the one that is addicted or you are dealing with the addiction of a family member. That’s one of the important things to remember; addiction doesn’t just affect the addict. It can hurt everyone else that is close to them. Read More »
For all the joy that children bring to one’s life, the sane parent who’s tasked with the responsibility of catering to the every need of a growing child cannot help but sometimes question their own sanity and wonder just how they manage to do it day in and day out. We naturally love our babies to bits, but as soon ... Read More »
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