It is recommended by doctors that women stop drinking caffeine when they become pregnant because it can adversely affect the developing child. Caffeine is a diuretic which may cause the mother to not produce enough amniotic fluid. But is drinking caffeine and breastfeeding also a no-no? Here are some points to consider. But the serious [...]
Children love the speed and thrill of amusement and theme park rides and so do I! At the same time, many of us worry about the wild and fun theme parks. Are they safe for your child or should you keep your children from them? These questions plague parents, especially when they see news reports [...]
Moms in business – On Saturday, June 5th, we had a special preview call with Lisa Robbin Young! In it, we learned from her personally about * The critical connection between values and beliefs * How what you believe about your clients dictates your success * Why changing your beliefs “overnight” will usually fail * [...]
You have spent awhile getting used to breastfeeding your child at home and getting into a comfortable routine. Traveling can really mix up this routine and present new challenges, especially for a breastfeeding mother. Here are a few tips that can help ease you into a more enjoyable and comfortable trip with your breastfed baby. [...]
When a new baby arrives, along comes the responsibility of keeping your new baby safe. If an emergency would occur, are you prepared to handle it? Would you know what to do? Your first line of defense when an emergency strikes is drawing on your abilities to save the life of your child. You need [...]
When you choose to breastfeed, it is vitally important to replenish liquids in your body. This need may precipitate a woman to wonder, “Can you drink too much water while breastfeeding?” The question may seem almost silly, but the question remains and deserves an answer. The short, simple answer is that yes, you can drink [...]
When a woman is pregnant, she may be unhappy about the amount of weight she’s gaining. She may consider doing something about it but wonders: dieting and pregnancy – is it safe? Upon first thought, it might seem it couldn’t do any harm, but the facts may tell differently. Of course an expectant mother wants [...]
When it comes to spending quality time with your family, there are many things that you can do that are free or low cost. The following ideas are both in-home and out-of-the home ideas. 1. Game Night – Pick one night a week or one night every 2 weeks and plan a family game night. [...]
When it comes to planning a birthday party for a child, we usually look for creative ideas. Every year we sit down and try to come up with something different and unique. This past spring, my sister came to me and asked me to help her plan a party for her 8 year old son. [...]
By Aurelia Williams, author of Getting out of the SuperMom Trap Mommy guilt is one of the most common feelings mothers go through at some time. Moms will feel guilt for not being able to provide the very best for their children. This makes them see themselves as inferior at being a parent as other [...]
