Breastfeeding is a beautiful and natural time for bonding between mother and child. It helps the baby by giving it nourishment and stronger immunity from the mother, and it can even help the mom by reducing the risk of postpartum depression, increasing post-pregnancy weight loss, … [Read more...] about Research links breastfeeding and reduced rate of heart disease
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5 frugal lifestyle tips so good you will want to teach them to your children
Learning how to live within a budget is not always something we’re taught, especially in a culture that celebrates consumption. That said, many of us have experienced living on a tight budget when in-between jobs or hit with an unexpected major expense. Even when the money is … [Read more...] about 5 frugal lifestyle tips so good you will want to teach them to your children
How to talk to your kids about the war in Ukraine
Approaching conversations about difficult topics with your kids is a challenge every parent has to face, whether that’s climate change or war, it can be a daunting and awkward task. Nowadays, the internet has given children access to some not-so-savory content, including … [Read more...] about How to talk to your kids about the war in Ukraine
3 reasons it’s completely okay to not want children
There is a commonplace portrayal of a happy and loving family on television and in most media. This is the typical nuclear family of a married couple with a few kids. Unfortunately, people who choose not to have children, especially women, can face judgment, the implication that … [Read more...] about 3 reasons it’s completely okay to not want children
Make your house guest-ready in under 30 minutes
We’ve all been there before: your friend or family member calls last minute to drop by and your house is cluttered from head-to-toe. You find yourself scrambling to vacuum the floor or declutter the living room, and you feel an ensuing bout of anxiety instead of excitement for … [Read more...] about Make your house guest-ready in under 30 minutes