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Five Pregnancy Problems You Might Not Be Aware Of – And How To Treat Them

There are few things that are as challenging to your body as carrying a baby and giving birth to your child. Not only can it be a strain in pretty much every area of your life from your relationship to your finances to your emotions, it’s also extremely physically difficult. Everyone already knows about morning sickness and a constant need to pee when you’re pregnant – but what are some other…

Teaching Your Child About the Value of Money

Having children can be extremely expensive. In fact, it’s estimated that in the United States, the cost of raising a child till they are 17 is roughly $233,610. If that number isn’t enough to make you reconsider, then perhaps the sleepless nights, diaper changing and crying will make you think twice about having kids. However, it goes without saying that the parents that stick with it all the way…

Strategies to Encourage Your Child to Confide in You

We all might fear the day our teens or tweens might not confide in us when things are going wrong in their life, or they are struggling. Some kids always talk to their parents, and have a very open relationship, while others distance themselves. I want to do my very best that my children will have confidence in my relationship with them, that they can trust that no matter what, I will listen,…

Whаt tо Exресt in the Second Trіmеѕtеr of Prеgnаnсу

Aftеr bаttlіng mоrnіng ѕісknеѕѕ аnd ѕurgіng hormones fоr three mоnthѕ, уоu mау ѕооn find rеlіеf from ѕоmе оf your unpleasant ѕуmрtоmѕ. Many momѕ-tо-bе rероrt that they feel better thаn еvеr durіng thе ѕесоnd trimester. Bу this tіmе, morning sickness іѕ lеѕѕ ѕеvеrе оr disappears. Brеаѕt tеndеrnеѕѕ іѕ not аѕ noticeable and thе bаbу іѕ not уеt lаrgе еnоugh tо mаkе you fееl unсоmfоrtаblе. Thе second…

How To Teach Children To Be Kind

Kindness is one of the important qualities to foster in children. There is no obvious way in teaching your kids how to imbibe kindness. It’s not as easy as teaching them the letters of the alphabets or how to make their beds. Kindness as a quality comes easily to some children. Children already have a great capacity to be compassionate, but with all the pain and wickedness in the world today, it…

Dealing With Unplanned Pregnancy

For most pregnancy and childbirth is a joyous event, as they have planned for it, coveted the thoughts of having children and are sure that this is what they want in life and this is something they can afford at a certain stage. However, there are times when pregnancy comes unexpectedly. Despite all the measures one might be taking to prevent it, pregnancy is still possible. And it always is a…

Dear Sons, I love You

To my dearest sons, Aj and K-man, you are a part of my heart just like your sister. I will forever love you without conditions and be there to help you through all difficulties in life. I will be your cheerleader when you succeed and your Mama Bear hug when you don’t. I will try to let go of the tension that occurs when you try to do a 360 off of a picnic table and I will be here to listen when…

Different Ways to Teaching Siblings to Get Along

Teaching siblings to get along can take some time, but with a few tips and tricks you can achieve this goal! Sibling rivalry is a real thing, and sometimes it is very hard for children to see eye to eye. Nothing beats growing up and your sister or brother becoming your best friend. Someone you can count on and trust fully! Below are ways to help teach your children that they can be friends with…