Loving the Family Life

Parenthood

5 Tips to Keep Your Relationship Strong after Having a Baby

Of course you feel stressed out when bad things happen.

But what you may not realize is that you can feel stressed out when good things happen, too.

How Can We Teach Our Daughters They’re Beautiful?

Do you feel beautiful?

Ask 100 women, and only 4 of them will say yes.

You’d think that, as grown women, we’d have grown out of not feeling confident. [Read more…] about How Can We Teach Our Daughters They’re Beautiful?

6 Sneaky Tricks to Prevent Spots Before They Start

It’s tough to be a teen.

Teenage acne is on the rise. More than 85% of teens now suffer from breakouts, a steep rise from just a generation ago.

It’s ironic—and unfortunate—that this increase coincided with the age of social media and smartphones. [Read more…] about 6 Sneaky Tricks to Prevent Spots Before They Start

Should You Let Your Kid Eat Dirt? Allergy Protection for Kids

I am not a fan of the 3-second rule.

If food falls on the floor, it’s dirty. It doesn’t matter whether it lies there 3 seconds or a fraction of a second. The instant food touches a dirty surface, it’s a goner. Into the trash bin it goes.

But that’s just me. [Read more…] about Should You Let Your Kid Eat Dirt? Allergy Protection for Kids

The Hidden Danger of Smartphones: 3 Ways to Help Your Teen

Our teens are in trouble.

Mental health issues are skyrocketing, including attempted suicides.

More and more high school and college students are seeking counseling for anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. [Read more…] about The Hidden Danger of Smartphones: 3 Ways to Help Your Teen

Do You Really Want Your Wishes to Come True?

“What do you wish for, Mummy?”

My daughter is waving a sparkly silver wand in the air. She’s ready to grant me any wish with her magical powers.

“I wish you’d get your shoes on,” I say.

“No, Mummy. A real wish!” [Read more…] about Do You Really Want Your Wishes to Come True?

How to Be a Good Mother

When I found out I was carrying my daughter, I went to the bookstore.

I loaded myself up. Books on the philosophy of parenthood, books on childhood development, and books on enlightened childbirth. I was going to be a Good Mother. [Read more…] about How to Be a Good Mother