A parent who adopts a child assumes the legal responsibility for raising that child as part of their family. Some people choose to adopt because they can’t have biological children. Others may become aware of children in need of a home and choose to expand their family. Most children are adopted when they’re young. In …
Exploring Sex After Starting a Family
Congratulations on the new addition to your family! Going from a couple to a family of three or more is an exciting thing. But with the new addition or additions comes a hectic schedule, changes in routine, and sleepless nights. Because of this, it’s normal for your intimacy patterns to suffer. While you or your …
6 Top Parenting Hacks
It is easy to surmise that most parents, especially moms, want their children to be healthy, lucky, and prosperous. But all these factors base themselves on how happy the child is. Now more than ever, we live in a world of balancing body health and emotional health. 1. Put yourself first. Okay, this first tip …
4 Things You Should Discuss Before Having Children
Deciding to become a parent is a huge decision. While no amount of conversation, planning, or research will ever have any new mom or dad fully prepared for what to expect, there are things you can do ahead of time to make welcoming a new addition a smoother transition. From finances and religious beliefs to …
Home Repairs and Renovations You Should Do Before Listing
Listing your home for sale or rent can be a stressful time for those looking to cash in on their real estate investment. There’s often a measure of uncertainty that creeps into the real estate business, and this isn’t made any simpler by the fast-paced movements that often occur in large and small cities all …
Winning Gift Ideas for the Holiday Season
It’s almost upon us—the holiday season’s most festive celebration on Christmas Day. Every December 25th, we gather at the family home, or in our own houses, and exchange gifts and merriment. In all likelihood, however, this year is going to be a little bit different depending on where you’re from and what Covid-19 deterring measures …
How to Prepare Your Family for Therapy
Families are groups, systemic units that work together. Otherwise put, when one person in a family is hurting, everyone is impacted. Whether it’s parents struggling with their marriage or a child being bullied at school, more and more families are coming to see the benefit to group family therapy when someone is in trouble. Whether …
How to Help Your Child Who Is Struggling With School
As parents, find ourselves worrying about every aspect of our children’s lives at one point or another. But probably one of the main causes for concern is how they’re performing in school. How well they do in school largely affects the colleges they get into, the career paths they choose, and how they feel about …
5 Tips for First-Time Moms: Surviving the First Few Weeks
Becoming a new mom is one of the best feelings in the world. However, to be perfectly honest, surviving the first few weeks with a newborn can be tiring and even overwhelming at times. All kinds of feelings can pile up on top of one another, from excitement to terror that you’re now responsible for the little …
5 Quick Tips for Running With a Stroller
Being a mom is one of the most stressful (and rewarding) jobs—you are on the clock 24/7 and always put your children before you. This could mean that you sacrifice doing things that you love, like working out. However, with the right preparation, it’s possible to not only bring your children with you during a …