Articles About What Comes Next in Your Pregnancy Journey
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 […]
Nurture: A Lifestyle of Love
At your child’s birth, you are handed a tender-hearted infant ready to be shaped by all the experiences to come. She squints up at you in innocent expectancy. And you realize that if she is ever to become a happy, healthy person, it’s up to you. You need to nurture her. Nurturing isn’t a one-time […]
Nurture: Loving Your Child Through All 5 Senses
How does being nurtured make you feel? Cared for? Loved? Special? Like you matter? And you want your baby to feel the same way, too, right? You want your child to know he is loved, respected, and valued. You want your child to have a happy childhood, one that prepares him to succeed in relationships […]
Obsession: Is My Relationship Unhealthy?
The first obsessive relationship I ever ran into involved someone near and dear to me. For awhile, she couldn’t even see what was happening. Her desire to be “loved” was so strong–and her sense of her own value so weak–that she was willing to accept the poor substitute her boyfriend offered. Fortunately, she finally realized […]
Discipline Your Toddler: Training a Gold Medal Grown-Up
Toddlers are like drivers in a snowstorm: they desperately want to know where the lines are. As your toddler’s parent, you can provide the limits she craves. You do this through discipline. After your love, discipline is the most essential gift you can give your child. And you can start your discipline when she’s a […]
Watch Me Grow: Your Baby’s Development in months 12 to 24
Is your child becoming a toddler? Get ready: it’s going to be an exciting ride! Your baby’s second year of life outside the womb is like a year full of Independence Days-fireworks and all. He is learning to walk confidently, eat finger foods, and express himself in short sentences. This year he’ll also test limits, […]
5 Questions About Breastfeeding That Women Find it Hard to Ask
Did you know August is National Breastfeeding Month? And get this: August 1-7 is World Breastfeeding Week. Most people don’t know anything about these dates. In fact, most people don’t know much about breastfeeding. It’s one of those topics no one wants to talk about. That means a lot of good but awkward questions are […]
Watch Me Grow: Your Baby’s Development in Months 7 to 12
Scooting, crawling, standing, walking. . . Watch out world! Here she comes! Your baby will assert her independence in big ways during these second six months of life after birth. By the end of her first year, she will be ready to walk, to climb stairs, and to use new words and gestures to get […]
Is My Baby Ready for Solid Foods? How to Time it Right
Giving your baby his first solid food is an exciting milestone. Get out the camera, the paper towels, and prepare for a new adventure! Read on to make sure you and your baby are both ready for this. When is my baby ready for solid foods? While breast milk is plenty of nutrition for a […]