Should Parents Post Pictures of Their Sick Child on Social Media?
It's that season again - more stuffy and runny noses than usual, and the threat of influenza, RSV, flu, stomach bugs and an array of other illnesses. But, if...
I know, I know. It’s a rite of passage in a child’s life. It’s magical. Their faces light up and there is an innocence in their belief. I am depriving my children of the joy that comes with believing in...
I love holiday cards. I know some people think they are wasteful, but I love walking through the door each day in December to find a stack of red and green envelopes inked with the familiar handwriting of family...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Touro Infirmary.
It has been said that the greatest gift you can give your child is a sibling. Those of us with siblings will likely agree; countless childhood memories, shared experiences and lifelong...
My husband and I see a marriage counselor. We're not the least bit ashamed or embarrassed. You see, we decided to get ahead of the game and see her often, even though we don't "need it."
Like most couples, my...
Throughout my life, the holidays have always been just like the song - the most wonderful time of the year. We had so many traditions that you would think we were the Claus family. Every moment from November through...
Ever since I was a young girl, I knew that one day I would adopt a child.
That desire was never far from my heart. When I met my husband-to-be Brian in November of 1994, I asked him on our...
Disclosure :: this post is sponsored by Children's Hospital.
The Flu Shot: Why it’s Important for your Entire Family!
Did you know that 20,000 children under the age of 5 are hospitalized for flu complications every year in the United States?...
Changing Lives Through Foster Care
When you see Kim and Kristyn Carver with their three young daughters, you probably wouldn’t guess their family came together a little differently than most. With three girls, you may notice an excess of pink...
Merriam Webster’s definition for adoption is “the act or process of adopting a child; the act or process of beginning to use something new or different; the act or process of giving official acceptance or approval to something.”
During my...
I work full time. My husband also works full time. We have three amazing children, aged 5, 3, and 10 months. Logistically, this is pretty much a nightmare. My job is not very flexible. My husband's job is flexible...
All I ever wanted in life was to be a mom.
I never thought wanting to be a mom would be such a hard thing to make happen. After years of infertility, we never thought it would be such a...
Most newborns spend, at most, a few days in the hospital. During that special time, they are able to share their mother’s room, and then be carried out of the hospital in their mother’s arms to forever be hers....
I had a normal, healthy pregnancy with my first child.
No high blood pressure, gestational diabetes, or swelling. My weight gain was within the normal range (although I probably should have gained far less considering how poorly I ate). But all-in-all, it was...