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It takes a village to raise a family; advice and tips to make the most of yours.
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
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
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
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
Preparing Your Child for Their First Paycheck
There are many people who go through financial difficulties during their adulthood, and the main reason for this is lack of financial knowledge. In most schools, outside of colleges and special technical schools, financial literacy isn't an educational focus point; it's almost as if finances are a taboo subject. Breaking the chain of financial ignorance is a relatively easy task to complete and it has positive generational effects once it is accomplished. The first steps that a person normally takes to begin their path to prosperity is to get a job, so it is only right that a person's financial education includes detailed information about how paychecks work.
By Damien Justus6 years ago in Families
Family First
Food is medicine to the soul. Having a family that you have to prepare for can sometimes get overwhelming, but just with the perfect meal prep and a few dinner ideas you can make easy and quick recipes for the entire family to enjoy. There are many different websites and pages you can go on to find recipes, but I will give you a few simple and quick recipes for the entire family to enjoy.
By Sasha McGregor6 years ago in Families
Emigrating in 2019? How to Help Your Children Adjust
Moving to a whole new country is both a scary and an exciting experience. You can find a vast world of new opportunities and experiences there. However, it is bound to incite a whole lot of opposing feelings in both parents and their children. So, in order to make the move truly the best possible solution, you have to deal with these emotions, and spend time with your children. Depending on their age, it may be easier or quite difficult for them to accept the big change.
By Lucas H. Parker6 years ago in Families
Lorelei's Letters - Letter Seven
Lorelei's Letters is a series of posts addressed for my daughter, but that have general statements that I believe everyone should hear from someone, at some point in their lives. Basically, they are letters from mother to daughter, trying to explain this crazy world, and give some advice. A lot of them are on dark topics that I hope my daughter will get through with no scars. I hope you enjoy, or at least take something from the letters. Know that no matter who you are, where you are, or what you've done, you are loved. - A mother
By Michelle Schultz6 years ago in Families
It's Ok to Release Toxins
No one wants to have toxic people in their lives taking their joy away or making them unhappy. But what do you do if the very people making you unhappy and plain miserable are the ones that share your blood? How do you walk away from your family? What do you do if they keep bringing you down?
By Amanda J Mollett6 years ago in Families
How to Run a House While Raising Kids
When you and your life partner or spouse decide to start a family together, you probably do not realize the incredible changes one or two children are going to make to your home. It means that you are going to have to find a way to learn how to balance a career that you love but is 40+ hours a week, as well as being there for your kids, and giving them a home they can grow up in. However, running a household, holding down a career, and raising your kids is not at all simple, and when it comes to learning how to manage it all, it can be incredibly overwhelming. It is a nearly impossible task to keep a house clean with one or more kids in the house. There are probably legos everywhere, stains, laundry, and you probably need a good carpet cleaning, but life is just more enjoyable and far less stressful if the house is clean and well organized—it can even help parents sleep better! The question then is, how are you supposed to run a house with kids underfoot, and not completely lose your mind, or feel like you are fighting a losing battle? Below are a few little known tips and tricks that will help you keep your home clean and under control when you are also running around non-stop raising your kids.
By Sasha McGregor7 years ago in Families
