Childbirth: 4 Steps to Feeling Ready for Labor Day
By the time you come up on the nine month mark, you are so ready to be done being pregnant, right? Right . . . except for that thing called childbirth that comes between pregnancy and holding your new little one in your arms. To help you feel as prepared as possible for that important […]
Your Breastfeeding Questions Answered
You’ve heard all about how breastfeeding is the best thing you can do for your baby. You’ve got all the pads and other things you need to make the job easy. But now your baby is here, and breastfeeding isn’t going as smoothly as you expected. Don’t worry. Lots of moms run into problems now […]
Relax: How to Enjoy Summer Even with a Baby
Remember when summer days were carefree and fun? You could hang out at the pool or the lake, watch fireworks, and eat watermelon to your heart’s content. If you’re afraid being a parent might keep you from relaxing during the sunny summer months, take a look at these tips to help stress melt away. You […]
Independence Day: When you Take Control of Yourself
Independence. Now that’s something worth celebrating. We all love the freedom to determine our own course without having someone—or something—telling us what we have to do. So while you’re out there watching fireworks and celebrating Independence Day, take a moment to make sure you’re living in true freedom. Because there are three powerful forces all […]
5 Great Reasons to Be Hard to Get
It’s a crazy fact of human nature: If something’s hard to get, we see it as more worth getting. That’s why “casual” sex has long been known as “cheap” sex. It’s not valuable. But you are valuable. So why give your body away to someone who has made no commitment to “love, honor, and cherish” […]
6 Things Every Mother Needs to Hear
You’ve probably heard people say lots of things about motherhood. Some of those things aren’t so nice. Others truly are. You’re heard that motherhood is sweet. It’s thankless. It’s loving. Self-denying. Beautiful. Exhausting. Nerve-wracking. Career-ruining. Fulfilling. Satisfying. Endless. Over too soon. . . If you are a mother, what words would you use to describe […]
What’s Wrong with Hooking Up?
Hooking up. . . Friends with benefits . . . No strings attached. Get what you want and move on. It sounds so good. But is it? Let’s talk honestly about how hooking up really plays out. Good for Your Body? Every time you have sex with a temporary partner, you run the risk of […]
Teens: You Can Escape from Violent Dating Relationships
Does something about your romantic relationship just feel wrong? Deep down, you don’t feel safe. This person you “fell in love with” has now become something less than a friend. Maybe they’re obsessive, possessive, or cruel. Maybe they make you feel guilty for hanging out with your friends or family. Maybe they make threats. Or […]
Teen Dating Violence: Recognize the Danger Signs
When you think of an ideal date, what pictures spring to mind? A nice dinner, lots of laughter, a good movie? Flowers, love notes, fun on the town? Or just . . . not getting hit? For far too many teens, the last choice is all they have to hope for. Are you one of […]
My Siblings Have Birth Defects: An Interview With Marcus Kendall
During National Birth Defects Prevention Month, we may be tempted to think only of the problems that birth defects cause. By doing so, we can overlook the power of a child born with defects to transform a family. At Choices Pregnancy Center we talked with Marcus Kendall, whose parents welcomed children with birth defects like […]
How to Keep Your Baby Warm This Winter
Winter weather. Brrr! Are you dreading the days of dressing your baby like a marshmallow while wrestling with windblown blankets and a diaper bag? Wondering if you dare to take your child out in the cold? If dropping temperatures get you down, relax. We’ve got you covered. And your baby, too. Here’s our collection of […]
4 Budget-Friendly Ways to Celebrate Christmas
The weather outside may be frightful, but your holidays don’t have to be. Even if you’re celebrating on a budget, you and your family can enjoy plenty of Christmas fun and memory-making. Try these 4 ways to bring on the joy without breaking the bank. Tip #1: Give the Gift of an Experience According to […]