We are living through the most chronically sleep-deprived generation in human history, and that’s bad news if you’re hoping to have kids soon. There are a number of contributing factors to leading a healthy lifestyle. Many people believe that eating well, working out, and staying positive are a few of the main ones, and it’s […]
Signs that Your Child Needs Counselling
Children, just like adults, go through experiences that may affect their mental well being. A 2011-12 report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), shows that one out of every seven children experienced a mental, behavioural, or development disorder. Thus, it is important for parents to keep watch over their children’s behaviour and […]
3 Services Every New Mom Should Splurge On
As a new mom, you are bombarded with a dizzying array of “must-have” baby products and services. As a first-timer, it is easy to get caught up in all of the options and not be able to make sense of what you really need and what you can skip. If you want to minimize your […]
Teething Trauma Resolved with a Baltic Amber Teething Necklace
I didn’t think that I was going to be one of those moms who got upset each time her child cried. And for a while I was able to let my daughter vent her frustration or just express herself. It only lasted a few minutes then she was asleep or on to the next pretty, […]
How to Inform Your Children of Drug and Alcohol Addiction
As our children become teenagers, we begin to worry about what they are up to when they aren’t at home. We cannot bubble wrap our children or have eyes on them all the time, and chances are they will begin to learn more about drugs and alcohol and they may even be offered them. Informing […]
Things to Take Care of While Bottle-Feeding Your Baby
Becoming a parent is no doubt a life-changing experience for anyone. The bond that any parent shares with their little one is unparalleled. As the baby conquers one milestone after another, the mother has to make sure that she is there to help her child through every hurdle. Breastfeeding is the best choice nutritionally, but […]
What to Do If Your Baby Shows Signs of Developmental Delays
Part of the joys of being a parent is being able to watch your children grow and develop from babies, to teens, to young adults. You live to capture milestones like their first words, first steps, keep track of how tall they’re getting, and much more. Naturally, if your child isn’t growing or developing as […]
How to Help Mothers-To-Be Stay Healthy All Year Long
Health is a non-negotiable part of life. To be healthy is to be happy, and that is especially true when you are expecting a new bundle of joy. Staying healthy, however, can be a challenge, which is why friends and family have to help expecting parents stay on top of their health and build healthy […]
Parenthood, Paused: Your Fertility Choices
Ever since you were a little girl, you dreamed of having your own child to take care of. You’ve always wanted to nurture your maternal instincts. But, those dreams can seem impossible once you’ve received a negative diagnosis from your fertility doctor. Where do you turn next, when facing another hurdle in your ambitions toward […]
Signs You May be Dealing with Parental Burnout
When something in your life like a job or a relationship starts maxing you out, the steps to resolving it are obvious – you either cut back or let go. However, when it comes to an area of your life that is unavoidable, like parenting, slowing down or quitting aren’t an option. Though truly an […]