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Relationships & Family > Marriage & Intimacy Do you love your husband?: 2 of 42
Remember the SparkWhen you have been married for several years and have children, it is easy to let the marital relationship slip. When you are constantly, it seems, cleaning up bodily fluids, tripping over toys, doing mounds of laundry and dishes, and other responsibilities outside of the home, it is easy to neglect romance.... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: When the fetus dies but the mother does not miscarry: 2 of 11
I Knew It Was Going To HappenAs I entered the examining room, the nurses looked at me in sympathy, as if we were at a funeral. I sat in the examining room and waited. The doctor came in with a sympathetic look. She tried to find a heartbeat and could not. She asked if I still felt pregnant. I said I am not sure that I ever fe... More..
Education > Homeschooling Homeschooling begins earlier than you think: 1 of 5
People so often say that they could never homeschool. What they do not realize is that if they have children of any age they have been homeschooling. Our children's education really starts at birth. Parents teach their children how to get what they need and want, how to talk and how to walk. We do this simply by our interacti... More..
Health & Fitness > Anxiety & Panic Disorders Learning to deal with my anxiety: 6 of 27
I have learned so much about anxiety over the last year and a half. It has not been easy, but I know that there is a purpose for me having anxiety attacks. I do not feel like it at the time, but I am actually grateful for this condition. I have talked to many people about it, many of which either have had anxiety attacks or k... More..
Education > Homeschooling Top 10 things homeschooled children and parents get to do while everyone else is in school: 10 of 41
There are so many positive and wonderful things about homeschooling. The positives far outweigh any negatives.1) We all get to be together in the comfort and security of our own home. I believe children spend way too much time in school. I believe they spend way too much time away from their families. I am so glad that I can ... More..
Education > Homeschooling The struggles of homeschooling: 5 of 20
To say that there are struggles in home schooling is an understatement. Though I love home schooling and I am completely committed to it, it is one of the most difficult things I could ever imagine doing. It is almost impossible sometimes.I have four children, ages 8 1/2, 6 1/2, 3 1/2,and 15 months. That is why it is so diffi... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Why you should prepare your own baby food: 1 of 4
Preparing our own baby food is one of the best things we can give to our babies. With just a little bit of extra time and effort, we can give our baby the best food. It is very easy to make baby food. All you need is to cook it and then process it in a food processor. You will need to look at guidelines for when babies can be... More..
Education > Homeschooling Making the decision to homeschool: What you should consider: 6 of 19
I remember how I felt when I first started considering homeschooling my children several years ago. I had so many questions and so many doubts. I wondered how people did it. I wondered how parents could be a parent and a teacher at the same time. I wondered how mothers could possibly get all of their other household responsib... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Dealing with a breast infection while breastfeeding: 2 of 6
Most people seem to think you need to stop breastfeeding if you have a breast infection. I have learned that instead you MUST continue to breastfeed with an infected breast. I have had many infections while breastfeeding each of my four children. I had consulted several La Leche League leaders and Lactation consultants for ad... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed How to help your young child develop math skills at home: 13 of 35
As a homeschooling mom of young children I have found that the most effective way of teaching children is through fun. Over the years I have invented and discovered many fun and easy ways of teaching math and reading with household objects or food, games, and other activities. Child picks a number from a pile and does that nu... More..