Parenting: Your Adventure in Changing the World
Do you ever dream of doing something so great that it changes the world? You know, something people would look up to you for—the way they do human rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr. or computer genius Bill Gates, or scientist Louis Pasteur? What if a world-changing accomplishment were within your reach?
Get Free Coaching Toward the New Life You Want
Some people use New Year’s Day to set new goals for their lives. Then they watch those goals fizzle out a few days later. Other people have simply given up trying to achieve the kind of life they really want. But what if you actually could change your life? And what if you had someone […]
Finding Support in Pregnancy or Infant Loss
The loss of a child—whether through miscarriage, infant death, or abortion—can be an emotionally dark time. Grieving parents respond in different ways, too. Some want to keep their child’s life in view at all times, while others want to tuck the memories away where few people can see them. There is no one right way […]
5 Powerful Questions That Can Change Your Life
It happens to all of us. We do the same thing today that we did yesterday. And we don’t like how it turns out today any more than we liked it yesterday. Then tomorrow comes, and we do it all over again. Sometimes the “it” we do is how we handle relationships. Sometimes “it” is […]
How to Quit Following the Crowd and Enjoy Sexual Integrity
Following the crowd has become something of a national pastime. For image-sensitive high school students it can be an obsession. The crowd tweets something and we retweet it. (Even if we’ve never checked to see if it’s actually true.) The crowd starts a fashion trend and we feel we’d better wear it too. We want […]
Feeling Stuck? Your Life Coach Can Help
Finding out you’re pregnant can reveal a whole lot of things. . . . a weakness in your romantic relationship. . . .the downside of some lifestyle choices. . . . the feeling you’re stuck in a rut. And you want out. But how can you change your life’s direction? We Get By With a […]
How to Support Breastfeeding Mothers You Know
Even though breastfeeding is one of the best things mothers can do for their babies, many moms find it hard to continue doing it. They often give up long before they want to. The reason? They don’t have enough support. This year’s focus for National Breastfeeding Month is “Support Changes Everything”—a theme that resonates with […]
Inspiring Low-Cost Summer Fun Ideas for Parents
Looking for some ideas for summertime fun with little ones? Here’s our list of favorite activities—some cost nothing, some cost a little. Some will get you indoors out of thunderstorms and humidity. Some will get you and Baby out in the sunshine—which we all know is good for both of you! Try a few of […]
How to Turn Setbacks into Opportunities
How do you respond to setbacks? Do they send you into a tailspin? Do they drive you to seek easy answers-before you’ve even thought about the questions? Most of us take negative surprises like a collision with a wall. All we can think about is the pain we’re in. The mess we’re in. So we […]
Do You Know These Fun Fatherhood Facts?
Father’s Day rolls around every June. And at Choices Pregnancy Center, we love to honor fathers and mothers. (We’ve collected some fun Father’s Day trivia for you, in the quiz at the end of this post. Check it out. But prepare to be surprised!) Speaking of surprises, many men feel unprepared for becoming fathers. The […]
Wise Moms Share How to Mother Without a Manual
If only there were a manual for motherhood! The internet overflows with tips. Your friends may offer all kinds of advice. But like most mothers, you may wonder, “Is that right for my child, in this situation?” To help build your confidence as a mom, we asked a few moms we know to share a […]
Michelangelo and You: How a Strong Relationship Shapes You
How many of the benefits of a healthy relationship do you know about? Look at what a healthy, loving relationship can help you do: Live longer Heal faster Feel less pain Reduce your stress level Avoid unhealthy habits like smoking and drinking Maintain healthy habits like exercising and eating right And did you know that […]