If you are wondering if your baby has colic, he probably does not. When you have a colicky baby, you know it. A colicky baby is one who cries more than three hours a day, usually in the evening hours, at least three days a week. The colicky baby cries intensely and appears in agony. He may have a flushed face, and a rigid, distended abdomen. He cries with legs drawn up and … [Read more...] about Helpful Tips For Your Colicky Baby
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12 Signs of Bullying and What To Do
More than 43% of teens report being bullied online, with 70% of students saying they witness frequent bullying online, research shows. Bullying includes: threats rumors physical attacks verbal attacks purposely excluding somebody from a group Cyberbullying includes any kind of bullying that takes place over digital devices, through texts, social media, onl … [Read more...] about 12 Signs of Bullying and What To Do
The Seven Habits of Effective Teens
Sean Covey's book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens, has been updated for the digital age and it's a great resource for teenagers and parents of teenagers who are looking for inspirational and helpful reading for their children. THE SEVEN HABITS I've been greatly helped by Stephen R. Covey's book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, which is the inspiration for … [Read more...] about The Seven Habits of Effective Teens
Meditation: Finding Time for Mom
Being a mother is a rewarding and wonderful experience. Mothers are powerful women who dedicate themselves daily to giving their children the best. However, with all the caring and working that goes into being a mother there is no doubt that mothers need to get some self-care as well. Busy moms with busy schedules often lead to burnt out moms. Giving yourself some time to rest … [Read more...] about Meditation: Finding Time for Mom
Resources for New Dads
Fathers don’t get enough attention during pregnancy and early parenthood. Expected to be the tower of strength for their partners, new fathers are, in fact, having their own unique and challenging experience. Anthropologist E.B. Taylor used the term couvade to describe the cross-cultural rituals that fathers enact during pregnancy. In Papua New Guinea, for example, fathers buil … [Read more...] about Resources for New Dads
Why Mother Matters
Mothers need more than intuition; they need research-based support. Becoming a mother is a complex transition, layered with profound and intense emotion. Among the biggest of life’s privileges, motherhood affords an opportunity to experience unparalleled love and incomparable joy. And, like many heightened privileges, the entrée to motherhood also brings enormous re … [Read more...] about Why Mother Matters
6 Healthy Family Summer Trips
Are you figuring out how to spend your summer? When you think about family vacations or summer day trips, you probably think about indulgence. Hours lounging by the pool. Stops at a roadside ice cream stand. Pizza for dinner in the hotel room. Out and about sampling the gourmet hot spots. Or maybe even swinging through the drive-through to pick up chicken nuggets for the … [Read more...] about 6 Healthy Family Summer Trips
Tips for Couples
To make your relationship with your partner work better, here are some recommendations for managing conflict: Agree with your partner to never do any name calling, ever. It wounds and it wounds deeply. Look at how you attribute blame or how you react to something your partner does or doesn’t do. How you interpret your partner’s behavior has a significant impact on th … [Read more...] about Tips for Couples
Gay Parents Good Parents
In the historic decision by the Supreme Court to recognize that the Constitution guarantees the right to same-sex marriage, Justice Kennedy said that marriage is especially important to couples raising children: “Without the recognition, stability, and predictability marriage offers,” he wrote, “their children suffer the stigma of knowing their families are somehow lesser. … [Read more...] about Gay Parents Good Parents
Because of Our Giving
There is only one lap now, Still four strong arms to hold two young bodies, But only one lap for sitting As mine grows larger with expanding life. But we have hugs: Blue hugs – soft with kisses, Red hugs – firm and squeezing, Purple, pink and green hugs. We always stay in close touch. And we have smooches and cud … [Read more...] about Because of Our Giving