Having had two newborns, one fairly recently, I have tried quite a few products. These are the things that top my personal list and the ones that I also recommend to doula clients and friends who are pregnant or who have recently given birth. I am on the crunchier side of the spectrum so you [...]
You’ve spent nine long months with your little one growing inside your belly… Now, it’s back to the basics of abdominal exercise to get that waistline back! If you are a new mom, or a mom who would simply love to have flat abs again – here’s some great tips to get you started! First [...]
The first time heading to Disney World is exciting, but it can also be frustrating, especially when it comes to planning and getting the trip set up. However, this is nothing a good cup of coffee and a deep breath can’t fix. STEP #1: Weighing Options And Getting Started This is the hump most first-timers [...]
The word democratic brings conflicting images to mind. On the one hand there is pride and respect for independence and freedom. On the other hand fear of chaos and anarchy. So it is understandable that some people may shy away from the term when it is applied to parenting. Democratic parenting can bring to mind [...]
Maybe you already have a few little fellows and just want a little girl to dress and adore or, maybe when you dream of a nursery you only see pink, or maybe you have another reason for hoping to conceive a little girl. Whatever the case may be, here are 10 tips that outline techniques [...]
Fertility tips to help women over 40s improve their chances of conception and get pregnant naturally. It is generally believed that getting pregnant is hard after 40 years of age. This includes difficulty in conception, higher risk of miscarriages and pre-term births and high rate of complications during pregnancy. A number of research studies concluded [...]
All married couples go through it at some point – you get lost in day to day life while shuttling kids to sports practices, diapers, laundry, and keeping the house together. Somewhere along the way, you lose the romance that you once had with your husband. You feel like you are stuck in a rut. [...]
I know what you are thinking. People have been breastfeeding for centuries. Do we really need all of this extra equipment – breast pumps, pillows, creams and lotions, milk tea, nursing covers? While breastfeeding may be one of the most natural things you will ever do, it does not always come naturally and instinctively to [...]
You push, push, PUSH in the gym, only to go home to eat donuts, potato chips, or skip meals or drink at the bar every night… you name it. You cannot get excellent results if you are looking to lose weight and get those sexy abs without making smart options, and you cannot eat whatever [...]
Natural disaster preparedness: How to prepare yourself and family for floods, hurricanes and earthquakes survival. Note: Rex Michaels, a U.S. Army retired was consulted for his expertise in the writing of this article. Michaels has over 30 years experience with helping people deal with natural and man-made disasters. His tasks in the past have included [...]
