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You're Strong Enough for Unmedicated Childbirth
First off, it IS an option I know, I know. Receiving an epidural or another form of pain medication during labor has been so ingrained in American culture that you may not have even thought about any other way to do it. And, if you did, you likely got remarks from providers, friends, or family such as, “Are you crazy?”; “Why would you do that?”; and “Just wait until it's happening, you’ll be begging for drugs!” But guess what? The epidural has only been around since the end of the 19th century, and wasn’t anything like what we have today until the 1970s. Before then, women relied on brute strength and tolerance. You were, in fact, BUILT FOR THIS.
By Rayelle Paulson6 years ago in Families
Letter to an Angel
We experience many forms of loss in our lives. Loss of relationships, loss of time, and loss of loved ones. Loss is not easy. But it is a necessary part of our lives.
By Laura Tran6 years ago in Families
Mother of a Lonely Heart
Is there anything more that need to be said than—I get it. Boy, do I get it. One minute you're staying out until 10 on a Tuesday drinking wine and eating soft cheeses; the next minute you're tied to your breast pump and trying to explain to your friends what wearing hospital grade diapers for a 3 month long period feels like.
By VT6 years ago in Families
Leave Your Kids with a Sitter Without Worrying About Their Safety
Leaving your child alone with a babysitter can be very stressful, especially if it is your first time. Whether you are getting a sitter so you and your spouse can have a date night or because you have to get back to work, it is okay to be nervous about leaving them. So, you will more than likely need a babysitter at some point. When that time comes, here is how you should make sure your kid will be safe in someone else’s hands.
By Sasha McGregor6 years ago in Families
The Diary of a BindiBabe—Series 1: The Drive
Whilst I’m writing what you are about to read, I too have finally understood why my life took such a strange course. Oh, I love an equilibrium…
By Mayurie 6 years ago in Families
Keeping the Family Safe and Secure
We all want to keep our family safe and secure. Whether we are at home or away from home, this is always very important. There are many ways to keep your family safe. One way to always keep your family safe and secure is to make sure you secure doors and windows in your home before you go to sleep at night. This is going to ensure that no one is able to get into your home through a window or door that happens to be left open.
By Jade Pulman6 years ago in Families
Your Kids Are Running Amuck
Are you friends with your child? Do you consider yourself “cool” and “hip” and “one of the kids?” Do you engage in conversations on their level, and keep up with the latest trends in celebrities, music and fashion?
By Miso N. Grey6 years ago in Families
Are America's Favorite TV Shows Introducing Children to Drug and Alcohol References?
Alcohol and drug mentions seem to litter the media. From songs on the radio to plot lines on television shows, substance references seem to be unavoidable. Of course, some genres and platforms are more filtered than others.
By Britney Clayton6 years ago in Families
5 Things to Say to Your Kids More Often
As a parent, we know there are things that a child needs such as food, shelter, and an education. However, there are also things that children need that can be expressed through words. These things may not occur to us to tell our children because we are too busy trying to support them, but these are things that children need to hear a lot more often, nonetheless.
By Danielle McDougal6 years ago in Families
There's a Deeper Secret Why Women Have Waterbirths
Waterbirth might seem like a modern fad. Social media is full of images of women in the iconic blue blow-up pool, wearing bikinis and surrounded by loved ones, breathing their baby down with Hypno techniques.
By Natalie Lennard6 years ago in Families
Tips for Moms to Make Mornings Easier
Mornings can be a struggle for anyone. Getting up at 6:00 AM (or earlier) and getting ready to get to work on time can suck the life out of someone. It's even worse when you have to get up, get kids to school, and to work as well. This means that there is a need for some sorts of "morning hacks" to make mornings go a bit smoother, and also to help you save some time.
By Sasha McGregor6 years ago in Families
I Didn't Believe in God
When I was younger, I remember, I didn’t believe in God. I remember repeating what my father had once told me in a rare moment of genuine sharing. My cousin died and my Dad sat alone on the swing in our backyard. I had never seen him not engaged in some activity, whether it was chopping wood, or raking leaves, or digging a ditch. He was always working. On this day he was on the swing, not swinging just sitting. I was young, but not too young. My mother had just approached me as I walked in the house, and told me my cousin had been in a fatal accident. Unable to understand, I asked if he was ok, and she said, no, he died. I walked through the garage into the green shady vast green expanse of the back yard and saw my father. I walked up to him, he was crying.
By MJ Dunn6 years ago in Families