Woman: Define Thyself

Woman: Define Thyself

August 3, 2010 by From The Editors  
Filed under Parenting, Reader Contributions

I loved being home with my boys and I didn’t want to work full-time. Yet, I knew that I needed something else that would make me feel more at-peace with myself.

Conference Addresses Safety for Children with Intellectual Disabilities

Conference Addresses Safety for Children with Intellectual Disabilities

The Champaign County Down Syndrome Network is sponsoring a half-day conference personal safety for persons with intellectual disabilities and their families.

The Discipline Dilemma

The Discipline Dilemma

April 20, 2010 by From The Editors  
Filed under Mom To Mom, Parenting

All children make bad choices and display unacceptable behavior at some point, actually many points. And most parents understand that this is developmentally appropriate. But how you handle discipline in social situations can affect your friendships.

Memoirs of a Doula: A Gentle Postpartum

Memoirs of a Doula: A Gentle Postpartum

I still remember my mom driving away as I watched from my front door, holding my newborn, crying and thinking “are you CRAZY for leaving me with THIS?!?!”

Researcher: Breast-Feeding Not Just A Lifestyle Choice

Researcher: Breast-Feeding Not Just A Lifestyle Choice

April 5, 2010 by Amy L. Hatch  
Filed under Blog, Parenting

Is breast-feeding a good idea if it works for you physically, mentally and emotionally? You betcha. Is it a bad idea if the opposite holds true? For sure.

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