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If you thought becoming a parent was scary, no one second guesses themselves more than a single Mom. I remember leaving the maternity ward, as the nurses placed my bundle of humanity in my arms and wished me “good luck” as they bid me adieu. GULP! I needed a license to drive a car and here I was bei...

I am so sorry for your loss. I know what you are going through. I lost my baby around nine weeks. This was my third pregnancy. I went in for an ultrasound at seven weeks. Everything was fine. The baby’s heart was beating and all appeared to be well. The pregnancy was great until a few weeks later. ...

This year’s harvest is in full swing and farmer’s markets are colorful with fresh fruits and veggies. One of my favorite times of the year! In case you are wondering about buying local versus organic, I’ll try to clear up any confusion and help you make the best choice for the health of your family ...

Nursing is natural. At least that was my silent mantra the first time I pulled up my shirt, unsnapped my bra cup and pulled Bella close in the family room. My boys were formula-fed, so seeing me pull out a breast as they watched TV was a new experience. Really, who ever thought mom would be flashing...

There is certainly no one size fits all beauty regimens no matter what are you are or whether you’re a Texan or not. There are, however, a few things every woman can do to help improve her skin! Here are a couple of beauty secrets that all woman of every age can do to help her skin. * Drink lot...

Adam and I are childless for the weekend. Samantha is staying with her “godparents,” Jon and Chris, for what we hope will become a regular Kid Swap weekend. Jackson stayed with us a couple of months ago and we had a blast. This time, Sam went to their house. She’s been there many times before, and ...

I don’t really obsess about age or getting older. It happens to everyone so be it. Maybe it’s because I don’t feel that old (yet) and while there is an occasional grey hair and wrinkle… I am still battling acne so it doesn’t fee like I am old. Are you allowed to have wrinkles and zits? It should be ...

Any mother who has brought home a new baby to brothers and sisters knows that there will be a transition period for all involved. The mom learns how to juggle the responsibilities involved with caring for one more child while the older children learn how to share Mommy. In my case, I also have had t...

AD/HD (attention deficit disorder) is one of the most common mental health disorders seen in childhood. Studies estimate that between 3-7% of all children have AD/HD: approximately 2 million children in the USA alone, or one child in every classroom. The main symptoms seen in this condition are ina...

It’s days like this that make me absolutely love being a mom. “Days like what?”, you may ask. Is it the warm hug they give you before they leave for school? Is it the joy on their face when they return home to fresh-baked cookies and just-milked-from-the-cow-fresh milk? Is it when they say “And God ...

Vision plays a fundamental role in the learning process. It has been estimated that 80% of what we learn is due to our visual system. Reading and schoolwork requires a very efficient visual system for a student to keep up and excel in their studies. There could be perceptual, eye tracking or binocul...

My son started preschool today. I know a lot of moms tend to cry as they see their babies head off to start a new chapter in their lives and be taken care of by another woman (or man). Me, I was actually feeling jealous that my son was going to have a fabulous day of playing and music and activities...

I sat in that cold, vinyl chair and stared at my legs stretched out in front of me. They were covered with a rough textured blanket. My feet, poking out slightly from the bottom, were being hugged by a pair of khaki booties embossed with the hospital’s name in non-slip decals. I sat there. Alone. I...