Would you make fun of a little girl’s name? I didn’t think so. However, a gate agent from Southwest Airlines sure would. Unfortunately, there will always be bullies. For instance, we can fight to bully all we want, but there will always be those classroom bullies that make our children afraid or unwilling to go...
We all have just one. Always love your mother, as you never know when she won’t be around anymore. “A mother’s love is the fuel that enables a normal human being to do the impossible” Marion C Garrety. No matter the situation you find yourself in with your mother, Love Your Mother because you will...
Growing up as a child out of a brood of six children doesn’t sound easy. As an only child, it’s hard to comprehend having to contend with older siblings. Not to mention always being under constant pressure to do as well or better than them. I can’t imaging having to share my parent’s attention all...
What would you do if after giving birth to your second child, you realized that that was the worst decision you’ve ever made? This is the unfortunate reality of a woman who made the mistake of trying to please her family. This couple felt so pressured by family that they put baby up for adoption....
Mommy burnout is real and, over the years, has finally received the attention it deserves from the scientific community. Burnout occurs when a person is in an extended state of emotional imbalance, and the stress overwhelms the person’s abilities to cope. Could massages be the answer? No, but they certainly don’t hurt. Life has its way...
It would be absurd if your optometrist decided to give you botox during an eye exam without asking your permission. It would be preposterous if your dermatologist pierced your ears during a routine checkup without asking you. Heck, it’s upsetting enough when your hairdresser trims more than the two and a half inches you’ve asked...
It doesn’t make a lot of sense at first thought that three kids cause more stress than four and above. However, research seems to indicate that three may be the most problematic. Having kids always means there will be some stressful days. From infancy to adulthood, you will have put in a lot of time,...
At this point, many of us are addicted to our cell phones. We often impulsively, without thinking, pick up our phone, open up Instagram, and start scrolling before realizing what we are doing. Unfortunately, this is actually affecting our children far more than we may realize. Parents Addicted To Cell Phones Affects The Development Of...
Have you ever thought what would happen if moms around the world decided to stop doing all the chores? Generally speaking, it’s the moms in the house who still take on the housework. I know that we’ve come a LONG way with gender stereotypes and expectations; however, they’re still out there. After a long day...
We all know the excitement that comes with finding out the gender of a new baby. So, if we’re approaching it more traditionally, we run off to buy a bunch of pink accessories or blue ones. We also decorate the nursery in preparation for when our newborn arrives. It’s an exciting time! For this mom,...
One of the first decisions a pregnant woman makes regarding her pregnancy is how she wants to deliver. The choice is between vaginal delivery or a c-section. While women are often well-versed with the potential risks of c-sections, the risks of vaginal delivery aren’t as widely discussed. After learning about the risks of c-sections, this...
You’ve probably heard of the cold sore virus. In fact, you may have even had a cold sore yourself. While relatively harmless (though irritating!) for adults, cold sores caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV) can be deadly in babies and young children. These parents almost lost their baby girl to HSV because they did...
