I grew up in a picturesque suburb of New York City. By all outside appearances, I had it together: confident, carefree, and a natural leader. I went to college, built a high profile career in the media industry, got married, and had children. Then I had a daughter. The second I heard “it’s a girl,” I knew that I had to build a better me because of her. I realized then that … [Read more...] about 8 Tips For Raising Girls with Confidence
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6 Ways For Dads To Help Kids Establish Healthy Cooking Habits
It's a sobering fact of modern life that most young couples with children are under a lot of time pressure. More often than not, both mother and father have to juggle their stressful jobs with finding enough time and energy for some home life and, particularly, time with their children. This can put a lot of strain on the family unit. One of the biggest casualties is healthy … [Read more...] about 6 Ways For Dads To Help Kids Establish Healthy Cooking Habits
How to Stop Bleeding During Pregnancy
Bleeding during pregnancy sends off alarm bells, because it can be a warning sign that you're having a miscarriage. While you're right to be high alert, bleeding doesn't necessarily mean anything's wrong with your pregnancy. As many as 20 to 30 percent of pregnant women experience bleeding during pregnancy, according to the American Pregnancy Association, and of those women, … [Read more...] about How to Stop Bleeding During Pregnancy
Is it Normal to Feel a Slight Pain in the Side When Pregnant?
Although people may insist that your pregnancy has you glowing, you may not feel like you fit that description. In fact, the common discomforts of pregnancy can disturb your sleep and have you wondering if everything is progressing normally. Mild discomforts are a normal part of pregnancy, but some types of pain may signify a condition that requires medical treatment. An … [Read more...] about Is it Normal to Feel a Slight Pain in the Side When Pregnant?
Foot Cramps in Children
While some of your child's aches and pains have a clear and obvious cause, because children are often active and injury prone, others may not be as easy to discern. Your child may experience cramping in his feet for a variety of reasons. Determining the cause of his cramps can help you treat his condition and ease his discomfort. Muscle Cramps Muscle cramps occur when … [Read more...] about Foot Cramps in Children