Self-care as a parent? Parenting and self-care sound like an oxymoron as time and energy for parents usually seem pretty scarce. I’ve heard from different parents having a baby is one of the most amazing experiences in their entire life. However, this transition to parenthood may be challenging and it can feel like there is no time for anything else....
Father’s Day is a great opportunity to celebrate fathers with fun activities. Father’s Day is also to celebrate paternal bonds and the efforts male figures provide in our lives. Fathers are vitally important in the development of children and should be celebrated and recognized for what they do. Part of a fathers role is to provide a feeling of security,...
Many times I’ve heard parents of teenagers sharing frustrations about their kids “just being a teenager” or wishing for that phase of childhood to pass. This stage of life is a difficult transition for everyone in the family. If we’re honest, loving your teenager can be hard. Their hormones are raging, they experience mood swings and seemingly want nothing to...
I’ve heard being a parent is one of the most rewarding, yet challenging endeavors in life you will ever go through. Babies are so sweet and cuddly and then something happens when they venture into “toddlerhood.” They seemingly lose their minds! The struggle is developmental, of course. They are figuring out how to be independent, they are trying to communicate...
Welcoming a new baby? Getting married, moving and having children are all new and wonderful life events. As with anything new and exciting in life, these transitions require change. Let’s face it, change can be hard! A friend of mine was thrilled to have her third child and told me her daughter was so excited to be a big sister....
There are books, magazines, and websites everywhere that talk about getting prepared for parenting. With more than 4 million babies born in the US each year, the advice continues to grow. Some advice focuses on getting financially prepared, some focuses on getting all the baby essentials ahead of time, some focuses on scheduling date nights and keeping your relationship a...
As we get older the magic of Christmas and the holidays can fade a bit. I recently read this interesting post that explains some of the reasons why that can happen. However, you have a new baby and all that changes – the excitement of the holidays intensifies. Getting to see the magic of the holidays through the eyes of a...
Oh The Joy! Picture it. It is Christmas morning. Mom and Dad have made their coffee. The kids are awake and full of anticipation. They rush into the living room, where the Christmas tree sparkles and gifts are piled underneath. There is so much joy! It’s Christmas Morning! Giving gifts to children at Christmas is one of the most fun, joyous...
Blending two families together can be hard no matter what season it is. According to the US Census Bureau, in 2011 there were over 1.3 Million households in the United States with stepchildren. That’s a lot of blended families. There is no season more difficult for a blended family than the holiday season. Having a blended family during the holidays creates...
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