Pregnancy - Birth - Childcare

As a counselor, I have seen many parents run themselves ragged trying to be “The Perfect Parent” to their teenager. When their efforts fall short and the relationship with their teenager is lacking, many parents can feel frustrated and disappointed. Here are some myth busters of how to be the Perfect Parent.
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A video of childbirth is something very special, a cherished souvenir pertaining to a very significant life event. When you choose to go ahead and shoot, it is necessary to discuss it well in advance, so that the people who are a part of this are in a position to be able to get the […]

From the time when the birth control trend started in the 1960’s, countless women have greatly benefited from birth control pills, enabling them to exercise greater influence over their bodies as well as their fertility. When taken according to directions, it offers 99.9% safeguard against unexpected pregnancy. Agreed that with this figure, although the chances […]

At one time, a baby shower was a simple get together usually thrown by the expectant grandmother or other women in the community for a pregnant mom, where everyone would bring a simple gift, and sit around and reminisce of old times while the mom opened her presents. If there was food prepared great, if […]

When an expectant teenager surfs online, reads a magazine, or glances at a leaflet at a clinic, she will find it very encouraging to know she is not alone in facing this nightmare. Tales on teen pregnancies are a form of consolation and reassurance to expectant teens; they count on these tales for advice, fortitude, […]

When a woman conceives, she as well as her partner may be keen to find out the changes that will take place and the way in which the baby grows. During the first trimester of pregnancy, the process commences with the woman’s egg being fertilized and advances to the state where the fetus begins to […]

One of the symptoms of pregnancy is back pain. A woman is carrying a growing weight in her tummy and this puts a lot of strain on her back.
While some cases of back pain may only last for a few days or weeks, some people suffer recurring back pain for their entire pregnancy. This […]

Love of reading and reading comprehension go hand in hand, and audiobooks have proven to promote increased reading activity — and advance reading comprehension, something many people struggle with on a day to day basis.
For students, audiobooks stimulate the imagination, help build vocabulary skills and enhance pronunciation. Also, whereas a thick-paged book might be intimidating […]

In this age of competition, everyone seems to be obsessed with one word and that is: perfection. In their striving for perfection, today’s men and women are prepared to blow off any obstacle that comes in their way of success. They are even ready to alter their appearance if it interferes with their goals in […]