Going through pregnancy there is normally less than 9 months to prepare yourself and your home for the new addition to your family. There are a number of things that you should buy in advance which are either necessary or could just make your life easier when you return home after birth. Read more…
Drug abuse is not only seen in adults, it is also seen more and more in young teens. The problem seems to escalate every day. You hear more about teen drug abuse than you do about adult drug abuse. The reasons are attributed to peer pressure, low self-esteem, loneliness and because parents do the same thing. Parents are rarely completely without fault whether they are doing drugs or not. Read more…
A couple years ago, my daughter told me I wasn’t a “fun mom.” Granted, the comment came when I was busy with something and it wasn’t possible for me to drop what I was doing and play with her. But I’ll admit, the comment still stung. Read more…
Depending on which report you believe, there are from 1400 – 3000 cases of shaken baby syndrome diagnosed each year, however, it is believed that about 30% of these cases are initially missed. Also, there is no nationwide database to capture all reported cases. Read more…
One of the most important things that you must know about a nanny you are considering hiring to take care of your children is to find out what the references have to say. Read more…