My husband and I recently realized that we didn’t like each other as much as we wanted to. We were often arguing. He’d come into the room and I’d feel tension in my shoulders. The kids would fuss, he’d respond and I’d disagree. It got to the point where I wanted to walk out of … [Read more...] about Recreating Intimacy
How to Get Your Family to Eat More Green Vegetables With These Tasty Recipes
My husband loves to eat bacon, steak, and pretty much any other meat. He does not love to eat any vegetables (except maybe Cesar salad with bacon bits on it). As a wife and health care provider, I'm worried that my hubby might not be getting enough of the good nutrition that … [Read more...] about How to Get Your Family to Eat More Green Vegetables With These Tasty Recipes
5 Strategies for Moving with Kids
Moving is never an easy experience, and if you're moving with children it can be a doubly difficult endeavor. Whether your children are toddlers or teenagers they'll undoubtedly be nervous about the transition, and they may even exhibit aggression in response to your decision. … [Read more...] about 5 Strategies for Moving with Kids
Planning the Perfect Night In
Your Best Night In The next time nasty weather or a tight budget forces you and your family to stay indoors, keep calm and don’t panic! Make lemonade out of those proverbial lemons that life hands you, as the saying goes. With just a little creativity and a few items that you … [Read more...] about Planning the Perfect Night In
5 Ways to Prepare for Parenthood
Being a parent is something you can't explain. A lot of us have this "idea" of what it would be like, but until you've actually experienced it, our thoughts don't even come close. Between waking up in the middle of the night every few hours, adding more expenses to our monthly … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Prepare for Parenthood
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to