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It takes a village to raise a family; advice and tips to make the most of yours.

The Dawn of Parenthood: Welcoming New Life
The birth of a child is often likened to a myriad of profound experiences – a miracle, a whirlwind, a challenge, and a joy unlike any other. It is a singular moment that marks the before and after in the lives of new parents. This is the story of how my life changed forever, how I met love personified, and learned the true meaning of being utterly, irrevocably responsible for another soul.
By NS 2 years ago in Families
Complications during pregnancy and Childbirth for Heavier or Obese women
Weight has a significant impact on pregnancy and childbirth, and heavier or obese women may experience certain complications. Let's delve into some of these potential complications and cite examples from past studies:
By Nancy Thairu2 years ago in Families
Few Understand What It’s Like to Be a Widowed Parent. But We Do.
A Message from Gregg Newson, Incoming Board Chair, Hummingbird Centre for Hope It’s been said that ours is the club that no one joins willingly. When someone becomes a widowed parent, their world is turned upside down. It is a harrowing and isolating experience that simply cannot be fully understood by anyone outside of this community. While there are a multitude of organizations out there who provide a range of support services to the bereaved, only one focuses exclusively on the specific challenges faced by younger widows with children. There is simply no other organization like the Hummingbird Centre for Hope, which for ten years has offered peer-based support programming that focuses on equipping widowed parents with the knowledge, skills, and sense of community that they need to successfully navigate this incredibly complex and emotionally taxing time in their lives.
By Gregg Newson2 years ago in Families
How To Nurture Emotional Intelligence in Children?
What is emotional intelligence? Well, in simple terms, it's the ability to recognise, understand, manage, and respond to one's own and other's emotions. It's a crucial skill for building strong relationships, resolving conflicts, and making compassionate decisions. So, how does this relate to young children?
By Tappy Toes 2 years ago in Families
Intravitreal Injections for Diabetic Retinopathy
Intravitreal injections are a type of injection that delivers medication directly into the vitreous, the clear gel-like substance that fills the inside of the eye. These injections are used in various retinal conditions, including diabetic retinopathy treatment. Intravitreal injections are pain-free, and no major precautions are required.
By Dr. Anish Gupta2 years ago in Families
Bye-Bye Baby Bottles!
There are 3 types of babies in the world. The ones that self-ween off the pacifier (binkie, bop, whinge-corker, whatever you call it), normal or average children who ween off these two brand-new human items, and then … there’s the ones who intend on pushing you to follow through with the threat of: “I brought you into this world, I’ll take you out!” Before letting go of their right to suck on things that imitate the good portion of a woman’s boob, these last types of kids will put up a loud, persistent fight that will probably make you drive yourself to the nearest liquor store.
By Hope Martin2 years ago in Families
Homeward Journey
Once upon a time in the picturesque country of Rwanda, nestled in the heart of East Africa, there lived a young computer enthusiast named Samuel. He had grown up in the bustling city of Kigali, but today, his heart longed for an adventure far beyond the city's limits.
By T. Emmanuel2 years ago in Families
Health
A few regular solutions for assist with going bald: All that you really want to know.... Hair has been known personally's "crown and brilliance," so when an individual begins to lose their hair, it very well may be upsetting, troubling and confounding.
By Mohammad Showki Biplob2 years ago in Families
Falling into freedom: Overcoming Fear and Gaining Confidence on Two Wheels
As a young child growing up in a small village, I was eager to learn how to ride a bicycle. Many of my friends had already started going on errands with their bicycles, and I longed to join them. Whenever our family bicycle was not in use, my elder brother would guide me in my attempts to learn how to ride.
By Evuka Ozioma 2 years ago in Families
Inner Peace in a Diverse World: Exploring the Convergence of Meditation and Religious Differences
In a world where the tapestry of human existence is richly woven with diverse religious beliefs and practices, meditation emerges as a universal thread, transcending spiritual boundaries and offering a common ground for inner exploration and peace. This 800-word article delves into the intricate relationship between meditation and religious differences, revealing how this ancient practice serves as a bridge between diverse spiritual landscapes.
By NS 2 years ago in Families
How to overcome your mistakes
In a study conducted in 2019, more than 400 participants were recruited to embark on the journey of learning a mysterious, entirely fabricated language. The methodology employed in this study was rather unique. Participants were presented with sets of three rune pairs, and they were tasked with determining the meaning of these runes. For example, they had to decide which of two characters represented an animal. After a short break, the participants were revisited with the same rune pairs, but the questions were reversed. Now, they were asked which of the two runes represented a non-living object. What made this game intriguing was that the answers provided by the participants in the first round actually dictated the meanings of these runes in the second round.
By Info Wave2 years ago in Families
TELL THE GIRL
Recently I came across a video on Facebook, where a lady brings her children to her mom, saying she's tired of taking care of them and doesn't want them anymore. The situation was chaotic as the lady and her mom were both yelling at each other because the mom refused to accept the children on the grounds that it was wrong of her to do such a thing. the mom further reminded her about how she struggled to train her and her siblings as a single mom and that she was not ready to go through that process again especially for another person's child knowing that their mother is capable of the responsibilities. Despite the mom's efforts to make her daughter take back her children who by the way are no longer toddlers and were standing, helplessly watching as the drama was playing out. I could only imagine the thoughts in their minds seeing and hearing their mom say the things she was saying all because of them. Apparently, their mom is also a single mom and wanted to do away with them just because she met a younger lover who just wants to travel around the world and enjoy life with her and for her, the only thing standing in her way is the children she has to take care of and so she came up with the idea of dumping them for her mother for as long as it takes.
By Ezinne Lilian Okoro-Arikibe2 years ago in Families