Category: Parenting Resources
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Learn the Facts About Bed Bugs
I remember growing up, my mom used to tuck me into bed at night and tell me not to let the bed bugs bite. Little did I know back then that there was really an insect called “bed bugs”. If you have ever had a bug infestation in your home, you know that it is…
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7 Ways to Manage Chronic Pain or Illness During the Holidays
Are you rushing around to finish your last minute holiday shopping, going to your next holiday party, cooking additional food for family and guests, and wrapping those last few gifts to put under the Christmas tree? The hustle and bustle of the holidays can be stressful and leave you feeling worn out at the end…
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How an Automobile Accident Can Affect Your Family
If you’ve ever been in a serious automobile accident, you know the toll it can take on you and your family. The physical trauma, emotional effects, and financial aspects of an accident can be a lot to handle, and many families suffer deeply as a result. What’s more, many effects of automobile accidents are long-term,…
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3 Household Tips To Keep Your Homes Safe From the Ebola Virus
With the possibility of potential Ebola infections in parts of the US, it is important for parents to keep a close eye on their young ones as infants have a tendency to be careless in and around their surroundings. The Ebola virus causes a fatal combination of fever, headaches, gastrointestinal distress among other symptoms. It is…
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Holidays in the Hospital: 8 Ways You Can Help
The holidays are usually a time when we are more eager to give and help those in need, especially basic needs of food, clothing and shelter. We donate winter coats and we volunteer in soup kitchens. But what about those who have everything they need and are suddenly thrown a curve ball and end up…
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Are You Raising Your Child to be A Teacher?
My daughter has expressed interest in continuing her education after high school. I am very proud of her decision because she could have easily let her disability get in the way of her dreams and goals. I remember in the 8th grade as she was preparing her classes for high school she expressed interest to…
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6 Things Most People Don’t Know About ADHD
My oldest son was diagnosed with ADHD and a few other issues when he was a baby. Dealing with him has been a challenge and we have had to use several different parenting methods when it comes to keeping him focused on his school work and chores. He was a handful when he was a…
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My Husband,The Alcoholic
If you have ever dealt with an alcoholic in your family, you probably know how devastating it can be. Today, I wanted to share another mom’s story in hopes to inspire other’s to seek help if they are caught in this situation. Even if your spouse or family member doesn’t have an addiction to alcohol…
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Incorporating Spirituality into Your Recovery
Today, I wanted to share some great information on incorporating spirituality into your recovery. With that said, I am not here to judge or ridicule anyone that has been in this situation or is currently in it. We are all human and make mistakes, including myself. I know that life is hard and I have…
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6 Resources for New Parents
I remember the day that I got a positive pregnancy test with my youngest son, I was kinda shocked when I the pregnancy test came back positive because we had been trying for over 18 months. When we first started trying to conceive, I was excited the first few months and the excitement slowly wore…