Reasons To Be Thankful
Well, after yet another brief disappearance I am back. Oh, ladies (and gents), I am sorry for being quiet recently. In all honesty, life has been quite a trial recently and I have had to move my blog...
View ArticleHeather: Cancer Free
Heather Von St James is a mesothelioma cancer survivor and a guest blogger for the Mesothelioma Cancer Alliance. The date was November 21, 2005. I remember it vividly. It was a chilly autumn day in...
View ArticleA Letter From a Sleep-Training Baby
Dear mommy, I am confused. I am used to falling asleep in your soft, warm arms. Each night I lay snuggled close to you; close enough to hear your heartbeat, close enough to smell your sweet fragrance....
View ArticleYou Are A Good Mother
Today I read a wonderful post by Birth Without Fear. It brought a tear to my eye, and inspired me to write something (which is no mean feat, I can tell you). January writes so passionately and...
View ArticleThe Stench Of Success
OK, so it’s been about 6 months now since I started using mostly natural, home-made cleaning products in my home. My almost-all-purpose cleaner is a spray bottle filled with half water and half white...
View Article“Caesareans for Everyone!”, say NICE guidelines
It’s not very often something makes me as cross as reading this article did this morning. Apparently, NICE guidelines (one of the governing bodies of the UK’s National Health Service) have been...
View ArticleFrom Homeschooling to Mainstream Education
So, as you probably know by now, we have always planned to be a homeschooling family. I believe in homeschooling, and it seemed to be a sensible option to best meet the needs of my highly sensitive...
View ArticleHelping Children with Anxiety – Supporting Them Through the Fear
Helping children with anxiety is so important. They cannot free themselves from their fears without your help and support. Researching the different ways of helping children with anxiety is the first...
View ArticleGentle Sleep Solutions For Babies
If your baby is having trouble sleeping and you hate to hear him or her crying into the night, there is another way. Gentle sleep solutions will ease your child into a deep, relaxed sleep, which will...
View ArticleWhat are the Benefits of Homeschooling?
More and more parents are deciding to educate their children at home rather than sending them to public school. Parents might not feel that public schools can teach their child everything that they...
View Article8 Reasons to Avoid Sleep Training Your Baby
All parents have limits. Even the most patient, connected, attached parents can reach the point when they are ready to hurl themselves out of the window from sheer sleep-deprivation-induced insanity....
View Article7 Natural Morning Sickness Remedies
One of the earliest symptoms of pregnancy is morning sickness, which can occur at any time of day or night. This poorly named affliction affects most pregnant women during the first trimester and...
View Article12 Benefits of Breastfeeding for Both Mother and Baby
For some mothers, health problems or essential medications make it impossible to breastfeed. However, if you are capable of breastfeeding your baby then it is important to know that there is a huge...
View ArticleCreative Gift Ideas for a Baby Shower
If you have a good friend or family member in the process of starting their family and welcoming a little bundle of joy, then you’ve probably spent hours roaming stores and shopping online for a...
View ArticleTypes of contraception, what are the choices?
Sex is an important part of any healthy relationship and contraception is perhaps one of the most thorough discussions that a couple will have, as it affects several aspects. Not only will different...
View ArticleDonate for Breast Cancer Research Efforts
Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer among women. But if detected early, breast cancer can be treated successfully. That is why it is important to donate for breast cancer so that there is...
View ArticleTeaching Children Literacy Through Reading Programs
It’s hard to dispute the importance of reading skills in a child’s education. As part of your child’s educational force, it’s essential that parents understand how important reading is in all...
View ArticleCloth Diapers: A Beginner’s Guide
Cloth diapers are awesome, and I am truly addicted. However, it hasn’t always been this way! When Monkey was born, we were too overwhelmed by the vast choice of modern cloth diapers that we ended up...
View Article5 Fruits To Eat During Pregnancy
Diet is an essential part of pregnancy and pregnant women should think twice before eating anything. This is to ensure protection of both the mother and the growing baby in the womb. Incorporating...
View Article5 Most Obvious Signs Of Ovulation
What is the most important thing you can do to increase your chances of conceiving? Know when you are ovulating! You may have heard that you can get pregnant at any time of month, but this is somewhat...
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