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How to Handle Fatigue and Exhaustion: Ideas for Parents of Infants and Toddlers
All parents of young children get tired. All parents of young children get frustrated. Many don't know what to do, and may get the feeling of being at their "wit's end." The... Read Entire Article
The Importance of Alone Time
Being a new mom is not all fun, as you have probably discovered. There are many days that are just plain frustrating, and more than a few that put you into tears. You are tire... Read Entire Article
Living with Autism
Are you wondering how you and your family will do it? If your child has been diagnosed with Autism, you may be feeling overwhelmed and wondering what to do next. Even thoug... Read Entire Article
It’s All about... YOU
Think back to when you were pregnant. Remember the "oohs and ahhs" over your growing belly? Everyone seemed to be talking about you. "How are you feeling?" "You look great!" T... Read Entire Article
Lemons & Lemonade
There's a saying that goes "when life gives you lemons, make lemonade." What great advice for the role of parenthood. During pregnancy you may have envisioned what parenthood ... Read Entire Article
Lead by Example – Living a Healthy Lifestyle
Often, one of the largely underestimated influences in a child's life is the actions of their parents. When it comes to living a healthy lifestyle, many parents set expectati... Read Entire Article
Checkin’ on You!
As soon as that baby lands in your arms, priorities seem to shift. It's somewhat unexplainable, but all of a sudden #1 is #2, #2 is #3, and perhaps #4 isn't even on the radar ... Read Entire Article
Random (But Awesome!) Advice for New Parents
When I was pregnant, I was excited to be a parent, but mostly I was terrified. I asked everyone I came in contact with for advice. What if the baby won’t sleep? How will I kno... Read Entire Article
Attention New Moms: You May Turn Crazy
I thought I kind of knew myself. You know, my likes, dislikes, preferences, values, etc. I didn't think I could really surprise myself that much and then I had a baby. So, her... Read Entire Article
Are You Attached?
Are you attached? Well, of course you are. No matter where you are in this new relationship, you are most likely experiencing a multitude of emotions that can only come with t... Read Entire Article
You, As Mom
Sometimes I feel like a completely different person. I know I’m in there somewhere, but so much of my thinking has changed, just from having a baby, that occasionally I’m un... Read Entire Article
Realizing You ARE a Good Mom
It is hard to find that one milestone when all of a sudden you stop worrying and realize that you are a good mom. Chances are that you still have those moments of self-doubt w... Read Entire Article
Embracing Healthy Motherhood over the Myth of Ideal Motherhood
Becoming mother is a major transition that heralds new—wonderful and challenging—roles and responsibilities. When Dr. Diana Lynn Barnes, a Marriage and Family Therapist who s... Read Entire Article
