A few couples were here with us several weeks ago and, as often happens when parents get together, the conversation turned to the subject of our local school system. One of our friends is a teacher at the local Junior High and he provided some insights in the frustrations and limitations that teachers experience as… Continue Reading
Florida, The Ultimate Family Vacation
Bright sun, sandy beaches, warm waters – Florida has more than its share of natural wonders and beauty. Families have been picking up property for sale in Florida and making this southernmost state a vacation destination for decades. From urban-based theme park resorts and touristy enclaves to wildlife refuges and must-see locations, Florida truly has… Continue Reading
Guest Post: Should You Donate Your Eggs For Money?
It’s not at all difficult to empathize with childless couples longing for a baby. Fortunately, nowadays there are more options for fertility treatment available than ever before, and it’s possible for couples unable to conceive naturally to benefit from drug treatments that regulate the hormones, a laparoscopy to unblock the fallopian tubes or in vitro… Continue Reading
Guest Post: Getting Your Child Ready For Kindergarten
A child’s experiences in kindergarten tend to “set the stage” for future social and academic success. Children who struggle to get along with others during this important formative year may become withdrawn and less communicative, making it harder for them to form peer relationships in the years that follow. Just as crucially, a child who… Continue Reading
Gardening with Children
It’s great to get your children out in the garden; there are so many benefits of really getting your hands dirty and creating something together. It doesn’t have to be parent and child; it can be aunties, uncles, cousins or even grandparents! Anyone who has knowledge to impart and enthusiasm to contribute should give it… Continue Reading
A Castle in the Sky
Everyone has their own idea of which iconic UK spots would be their favourites for a visit or a holiday, or maybe the places that they would recommend to a visitor to these shores. Choices are often driven by whether we want to be beside the sea, or prefer cities to the countryside. There are,… Continue Reading
How To Survive a House Move With Children
Moving house has been quite rightly listed as the single most stressful life event that most of us will experience at one point or another, and when you add children to the mix you enter a whole new level of crazy. You can expect sleepless nights, mentally ticking off things from your packing list, and… Continue Reading
Summer Pregnancy Survival Guide
As women tend to cope with pregnancy week by week through at least three of the four seasons, they often work out how to cope during different weather conditions. However, it’s easier to cope while carrying a child during some times of the year than others. Summer can be very difficult if you’re a mother-to-be,… Continue Reading
Understanding The Uses of Umbilical Cord Stem Cells
What is cord blood? When a baby is born, some blood remains in the umbilical cord and placenta once it has been detached; this is known as cord blood. Traditionally, these items have been discarded as medical waste, however, parents are increasingly recognizing the significance and value of the cord blood, and also understand the… Continue Reading