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It takes a village to raise a family; advice and tips to make the most of yours.
How to Raise Kids Who Love to Read
I don't think I need to go into detail about how important reading is to developing children. The research is out there in heaps. For starters, fostering a love of reading creates strong critical thinking skills, better concentration, and can really give them confidence in school.
By Amy Jourdan7 years ago in Families
Breastfeeding
So you're about to have a baby. CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Time to make some decisions! Picking names, decorating the nursery, buying clothes, furniture, toys, and car seats. You will carefully weigh each decision you have to make because you only want the best for your new bundle of joy. You also need to decide how you will be feeding your baby. The decision on how to feed that baby is up to you. Breastfeeding or formula?
By Amanda Vadeboncoeur8 years ago in Families
Being a Stay-At-Home Mama
Being a Stay-At-Home Mom (SAHM) can be a very tricky and, sometimes, very lonely job. Growing up, I always knew that when the time came, I would be a SAHM because I knew I wanted to be there for all the things my kids experienced growing up.
By Tabbitha Ingram8 years ago in Families
My Child Is Diagnosed with Autism, Now What?
The percentages of Autism are growing rapidly. No one knows exactly why their child was diagnosed. Sure there are beliefs out there that vaccines cause autism, or that it is genetic, but there is no scientific research to show why people are diagnosed. The important question is what do I do after the diagnosis? My child was diagnosed by Riley’s Hospital. Although it was a bit of relief lifted off our shoulders, they didn’t give us any answers on what to do next. They gave us piles of papers and resources instead. That is what leads to the first step...
By Alyssa Baur8 years ago in Families
PPD and First Time Mom
Brace yourself, this is going to get very personal. I just want other mothers that are going through this to know that they are not alone and shouldn't feel ashamed of talking to someone about their feelings. If your significant other can't be understanding enough to talk with you through all this, find a friend you can confide in. Make sure it's a close friend or family member you can trust because you don't want to tell someone that isn't your friend your deepest feelings about your new mom journey.
By Clarissa Candelario8 years ago in Families
It's Not Harmless
I have never been raped, for which I sincerely thank God. I have never been the victim of serious sexual assault. I have never been touched in an inappropriate way that left me traumatized. But I *have* been touched in a way that I did not WANT. Not for my own good (like being pulled back from something dangerous, or hauled off to time out by a parent), but purely for someone else's pleasure.
By Brynne Nelson8 years ago in Families
Five Things I've Seen or Have Learned as a Parent
NO parent is perfect and neither am I. But I'm raising my son to be a man. I want him to grow up happy, healthy, and in a loving home. No day is perfect in our house and I don't expect it to be. I never want to wish the time away that I have with him, but when he becomes an adult I want him to have morals, values, a good head on his shoulder, good work ethics, and one day a happy home for him to go home too. These are just some things, some big things I've either experienced, read about, or have seen along my journey as a parent so far.
By Rachel McNamara8 years ago in Families
My Journey
Let me introduce myself. My name is Summer and I am 37 years old. I am also the mother of two beautiful who both happen to have Autism. My oldest Sebastian is 7 and has ADHD/Aspergers Syndrome. My youngest, Ryder, is 5 year sold and has Nonverbal Autism. I never thought I would be taking this journey, but wouldn't change anything for the world. Being a parent is hard enough, but a parent with a child with Autism is a whole other level. Maybe discussing my experiences may help another parent dealing with the same thing.
By Summer Francois8 years ago in Families
A Father's Daughter
I'm going to admit something very big. I was a daddy's girl. But then I grew up. Dads are so important for little girls, it shows them how a man is to treat them, how they are loved, and sets up relationship boundaries that help them prevent getting stuck in the most unsuccessful kinds of relationships. It also means that they have a friend and a life coach.
By Heather Wilkins8 years ago in Families
Life as a Stay at Home Mom/Housewife
Being a stay at home mom/housewife isn't as easy as it seems. Since the fact that you aren't bringing money home to pay bills and other stuff, there are other responsibilities that you have that are different than a mom or wife that actually have a job.
By Katherine M.8 years ago in Families
