You have probably heard of the Zika virus by now. For pregnant women, it is especially terrifying. The information is changing quickly, and you are NOT likely to contract the Zika virus in the United States right now. However, the type of mosquitoes that transmit the virus, (Aedes mosquitoes) ARE found in warmer climates of the U.S. …
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When we become mothers, sometimes it’s difficult to love ourselves as we should. On top of media and social platforms that show smiling families, perfect homes and the best angle (literally and figuratively) of each person we see online, there are elements–physically and mentally–that change when we become mothers and make loving ourselves even harder. It’s …
Let’s Add Earplugs To The List You’ve taught your children about safety — they know to fasten their seatbelt in the car, to apply sunscreen before spending time in the sun, and to wear a helmet when skiing or biking. Well, we have one more to add to the list — wearing earplugs in loud noise. …
As a mom of three, our house can get crazy. They seem to yell for every reason, excitement, anger, fear, even sadness. This is especially apparent with my drama princess whom we’ve deemed Queen Bee, since she’s willing to take the title whether we give it to her or not. You can read a little …
You Want Me To Have Sex Again? You just pushed something out, and you’re thinking there is no way you’re allowing anything back in, including your horny husband. But we’re guessing there will come a time when your partner will be begging. Maybe you’ll want to as well. Or at a minimum, after you forget …
When it rains, sometimes it pours and pour it did… living with a child with bipolar disorder In a world populated by all walks of life, including those living with mental illness, I am but just one of the many mothers who grace this Earth with a mentally ill child. This may come as no surprise …
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Are you feeling uneasy about talking to your children when your marriage is on the rocks? Relationships are complicated. Even with the best intentions, marriages can hit some difficult times and leave families dumbfounded. Each situation is different and, when children are involved, it is important they understand they’re not to blame or at fault for …
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Encouragement for New Moms Now that Scarlett is over 9 months old, I feel like I have a tight grip on this thing they call parenting. As I was working out at the gym earlier, I was randomly inspired to write about my parenting experience so far. I wanted to not only share my journey but …
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Yeah. You read that right. 13 months. Not everyone can be an over achiever. Ha. This plan is very similar to the “How to Potty Train in 3 Days,” just tack on an extra 395 days. It may sound challenging, but with a “Can Do Attitude,” you are assured success. This exact program was a …
Parent Evaluation… I think it’s important every now and then to evaluate myself as a parent. One of the ways that I do that is to let the girls pretend to be my mom when we play (sometimes they like for me to take my turn at being the mom too, but I explain we …
