Family Planning Now, whatever your reason for being interested in family planning, you should select the method that works best for you. Talk with your OB/GYN or Primary Care Provider about your plans for future children, religious or personal beliefs, period symptoms, scheduling concerns (can you remember to take a pill the same time every […]
I quickly walked up the steps at the church where our daughter attended her first day of preschool. I knew deep inside that she had had a great day — and that she was going to love school. Brielle ran to me and hugged me the moment she saw me. Her teacher told me about her really […]
Around 115 kids are abducted by strangers in our country every year. Lightning strikes approximately 300 people in the same time period. My point? Your child has a greater chance of being struck by lightning . . . twice . . . than he or she does of being kidnapped by a stranger. More good […]
My kids have some awesome, loving grandparents. The problem? Those grandparents aren’t involved in my kids’ lives. My husband’s parents live out of state. Mine live a few towns away. Neither side comes to visit our kids on a consistent basis. And it breaks my heart — because my kids are flippin’ awesome. I honestly […]
As a child, there lived in me a strong desire to do well. Follow the rules, get straight A’s on report cards, win medals, excel, achieve. I aimed to please. But as I look back, neither internal motivation nor an inherent drive to succeed compelled me. My motivation? Fear — pure and simple. My fear […]
“A good father is one of the most unsung, unpraised, unnoticed, and yet one of the most valuable assets in our society.” —Billy Graham Dads are so important to us. Whether you have one, are one, or need one — a dad is usually a place of comfort. Some of the most influential dads […]
I certainly don’t claim to be an expert on parenting. But this I do know for certain: moms and dads are vastly different. Naturally, there are some inconsequential parenting differences. Mom puts the dishes in the sink (rinsed!) and folds the clothes before she puts them in the drawer (folded just so, of course). Dad, meanwhile, […]
This will be my sixth Father’s Day. I find it strange that I get to be honored on a holiday that I myself am absolutely not prepared for. It’s reasonable to celebrate Mother’s Day. My wife has spent the majority of the last six years making and delivering babies. But fatherhood? That’s a different story. Over […]
I try to stay on top of things like birthdays and important celebrations. I order gifts early — so they will arrive to their intended recipient before the special date. For Mother’s Day this year, I made sure to order my mom, stepmom, and mother-in-law sweet photo collages of our baby girl. I bought nice cards […]
We hope your Summer is off to a wonderful start! As we head into June, we know that family vacations are ramping up. If you find yourself looking for something to do while hanging out at home, we hope this list comes in handy! Always double check the info listed here – we do our […]
