Pregnancy - Birth - Childcare

You have waited many months for the arrival of your baby and at last you are anticipating the final weeks of pregnancy and the birth of your new little bundle of joy! Unfortunately, those last few weeks can feel like the longest part of your forty week term.
You might be feeling more than ready […]

You have waited many months for the arrival of your baby and at last you are anticipating the final weeks of pregnancy and the birth of your new little bundle of joy! Unfortunately, those last few weeks can feel like the longest part of your forty week term.
You might be feeling more than ready […]

Being pregnant has many misconceptions that often affect the women who undergo this. Pregnancy does not make a woman weak (unless the doctor says so!) and neither does it make her an invalid. The key to a successful pregnancy is to take care of yourself and be aware of what may put you or your […]

Being pregnant is a time of joy and anticipation. Carrying your child for the nine months leading up to the delivery creates an inseparable bond. That said, childbirth can be a stressful time for many expectant mothers. The thought of placing themselves at the mercy of strangers in the delivery room can cause anxiety.
For many […]

If you are like most parents, grandparents, teachers today, you probably think that children are watching way too much television today. Not only are they sitting on their rear ends inside, when you can get them outside, they are playing video games on their cell-phones or other electronics.
So, not only are they not […]

It’s every pre-adolescent’s question when he goes to the dentist: “Will I need to get braces?” Not all children do, of course, but many will. American culture values straight, white teeth and dazzling smiles, but there is a health component to having a smile corrected as well. Here are some basics about braces.
Although most dentists […]

Truly unique and thoughtful baby shower gifts can put a smile on an expectant mom’s face and help keep the new parent’s budget from splitting. One cute idea that can help an expecting parent to get all the essentials they need for their new baby is a “baby diaper cake”. This is a […]

Children need fathers. No matter how old the child is or how bad the relationship has been in the past. If you, as a father, have relinquished the reins of guidance because of absence you need to step back into the picture. Many men are uncomfortable mentoring, guiding, teaching and yes, loving their […]

Years ago, we walked a mile to school without batting an eye. Then we walked back home, stopping often at the park to play unattended, unsupervised. After all, it was a park and kids were supposed to play there.
These were assumptions we took so placidly in those safer days before Madeleine McCann and Tori Stafford. […]