The presence of fathers in the delivery room is a 20th century occurrence. Historically, the role of the father in pregnancy was that of a “sperm donor”. All deliveries, until the 20th Century, were taken place at home. From time immemorial lay midwives attended the parturient. Towards the middle of the 19th century physicians became part of the picture and, in part, displaced … [Read more...]
The Case of Little Charlie Gard ~Filling In the Blanks
Most of you have heard, read or seen on TV the saga of the little boy Charlie Gard, in England, and his parents fight for his life against all odds. Even the Vatican and the White House offered to help little Charlie, if possible. Charlie Gard, an 11 months old baby, was born with a very rare genetic disease known as Mitochondrial DNA depletion syndrome (MDS or MDDS). There … [Read more...]
MAGFORMERS Magnetic Construction Set Review
Keep your kids busy with this MAGFORMERS Magnetic Construction Set. It has been a challenge to keep my little one busy with activities this past summer. She is home with me all day and it seems like whatever I do is not enough to keep her from being bored. I am sure I am not alone and have moms in the same boat as me. In addition to that I found myself constantly forbidding … [Read more...]
So God Made A Mother
Dedicated to our Mothers and their Mothers before them. Full Text Version And on the 6th day, God looked down on Adam in his planned paradise and said, "I need a nurturer." So God made a mother. God said, “I need someone who feels deeply and loves fiercely, whose tears flow just as abundantly as their laughter, whose heart is as … [Read more...]
When Should You Let Your Daughter Wear Makeup?
Girls as young as 3 or 4 years old may try experimenting with makeup, with or without the knowledge of their parents. While these experimental stages are a normal part of growing up, they are certainly worthy of being monitored. Consider the following when deciding when to let your daughter wear makeup. Pre-Adolescent Girls When girls reach pre-adolescent ages, … [Read more...]
How to Establish a Back to School Bedtime Routine
Making sure children get a good night’s rest can be an essential key to a successful school year. With a new school year on the horizon or started for many, you might be getting nervous about easing your child into a bedtime routine again. Making sure children get a good night’s rest can be an essential key to a successful school year, which is why we have … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Save Money on Back to School Clothes
Does the idea of back to school shopping have you seeing dollar signs? If so, don’t fret just yet! Building a back to school wardrobe doesn’t need to be expensive or overwhelming. With a little planning ahead and shopping savvy, you can get the clothing your children need at an affordable cost and in minimal time. Here are 7 ways to save money on back to school clothes and take … [Read more...]
7 Creative Uses for Kiddie Pools
This is the time of year where kiddie pools are being sold everywhere, and at reasonable prices too. You can find a standard kiddie pool for less than $10, making them a great value! And while kiddie pools are fantastic for the kiddies to splash in, there are other fun ways to use them as well. Take a look below at 7 creative uses for kiddie pools that you can try this summer! … [Read more...]
How Old is Too Young and How Young is Too Old?
If the title of this blog is puzzling to you, please bear with me for the time being. Let’s start from the beginning. At birth, a baby girl is born with a pool of about 1,000,000 potential eggs in her ovaries. By the time of her first menstrual period, between 11 and 13 years of age in the majority of cases, only about 300,000 can still become potential eggs for … [Read more...]
3 Great Ways to Keep Your Children Busy Without an iPad
We've partnered with 4over4.com to share this awesome information. Most children born in the 21st century are overexposed to technology. They are highly proficient using iPads even before they can speak. A new study by Common Sense Media states that 38 percent of kids under the age of 2 are using tablets or smartphones before they can string a sentence … [Read more...]
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