Like all parents, as you progress through pregnancy, childbirth, and beyond, you will need encouragement and support. We get that. So we commit to walking with you on your journey. When you need to know you have friends who are only a call away, we’ll be there. When you have tons of questions about pregnancy, […]
My child entered the world like a little angel: sweet, adorable, and innocent. What a shock it was when I had to start telling him, “No!” “No, don’t bite the breast that feeds you.” “No, you shouldn’t put that thing in your mouth.” “No, don’t lick the electrical outlet.” Frankly, saying “no” gets tiring, doesn’t
Words Your Child Needs from You, Part III: “No” Read More »
Buried treasure . . . Treasure chests . . . Argh, me mateys! These be words that spark the imagination! If you’re a parent, you have a treasure in your own living room. No digging required. And you have an opportunity to show this little treasure just how valuable she is to you. Actions can
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Representative picture used. Mia* found out she was pregnant the same day she got accepted to her top-choice college. “This is really going to mess with my plans,” she thought. “After that one night at the party… now this.” She figured she would just have to get an abortion. But her friend Steph* asked her
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You don’t have to drive too far down a street in our communities of Redwood Falls and Marshall before you find a baby on the front lawn. A baby in a manger, that is–with his parents smiling down on him, while shepherds and kings crowd in for a better view. Yep, it’s Christmas time in
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It’s one of the worst feelings in the world: Your baby seems sick and you want to make him feel better. But how sick is he? Should you treat him at home? Call your doctor? Go to the emergency room? At Choices Pregnancy Center, we want you to feel confident in your decisions for your
Is My Baby Sick? Ear Infections, Fevers, Colds and Flu Read More »
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
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Once the pumpkins roll out of the stores, The Holiday Season floods in. Beware of being drenched in depression by the ads that tell you what you “need” to do or buy. If this is one of your first holidays with a child, we want you to know that you have Choices to help you
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Have you ever had to rescue your child from an oncoming train? Probably not. But do you know that your child needs to be sure you would? Consider this: Your child’s world is out of her control. To her it can feel like a train wreck waiting to happen. But if Mommy is someone she
Words Your Child Needs From You, Part II: “You Can Count on Me” Read More »
When is it the right time to start disciplining your child? How do you discipline your child? Why should you discipline your child? If you have asked yourself these questions or wondered about discipline, please keep reading and you will get a few tips that can help you raise your child. Discipline is one of the most important gifts you
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