Surveys have shown that up to 15% of couples have problems in conceiving, so you are not alone! Unless there are particular medical factors involved, changing your diet may go some way to improving your fertility and hence your ability to conceive.First up, is to cut down, and preferably cut out, alcohol and caffeine, - so give up on the morning "large cappuccino with an extra shot", and change that large glass of pinot grigio for mineral water....more
One of the greatest gifts in life is a child, though it requires an enormous amount of work. If you have a special needs child, the difficulties can be greater, as can the rewards. Parenting any child requires a delicate balance of loving guidance, discipline, support and patience. Many parents put their all into their role as a parent, and with this comes a lot of worry. Most parents worry if they are doing the right things and this is a very...more
A frequent comment I receive from Christian working moms is "I really want to be a stay at home Mom, but we financially can't make it if I don't work." Also, some moms honestly share that they are jealous of the stay at home moms. I'm not saying that is true of everyone, but I have heard many moms wish they could stay home and wonder why they do not.I wanted to point you to a fascinating story in the Bible that clearly points out to us that God has different paths for each one of us.In Genesis 26:2, God says the following, "The LORD appeared to Isaac and said, "Do not go down to Egypt, live in the land where I tell you to live." In Genesis 46:3-4 we see God telling Jacob, Isaac's son, something totally different, "I am God, the God of your father, he said. "Do not be afraid to go down to Egypt, for I will make you into a great nation there." I will go down to Egypt with you, and I will surely bring you back again. And Joseph's own hand will close your eyes."So, how could God in one chapter tell one person not to go to Egypt and then years later tell someone else to go to Egypt? God's sovereign plan and will are the answer. It was not time for Isaac to go to Egypt, he was to follow...more
Do you find yourself talking to your children more than listening to them? Do you find that most of your talk to them is about putting something away or doing homework? Sometimes our lives are so fast paced it seems our conversations can become that way as well.So, when are the best times to listen to your children? The short answer is, when they...more
Do you find yourself comparing yourself to other Moms and coming up short? As much as we don't want to admit it I think we do. Often it happens when your children come home and share what another Mom does that you don't do. What exactly is a "good" Mom anyway? Is it one who cooks everything from scratch? Is it one who sews? Is it one who lets her...more
Child support modification is used to legally reduce the amount of child support paid each month. Many non-custodial Dads are under the impression that once child support has been ordered they are stuck with that specific Court ordered amount. Not true! There are many reasons that reducing child support may be necessary, especially in today's recession economy. Many Dads are losing their jobs, having their hours reduced, or having their pay reduced. Any of these instances may be cause for modification of child support.There are special forms, along with instructions, for this procedure provided in DadsCanWin! The Department of Child Support Enforcement has the ability to reduce support payments without a court procedure but may not be willing to do so. Don't despair, the law is on your side!You may feel guilty about needing to reduce your child support payments. You may think it will lower your child's standard of living and they will dislike you because of it. Well, you need to do a reality check. If you lose your job, or for any other reason can't make your child support payments, you face jail time! Child Support Enforcement can suspend your driver's license, recreational...more
This memorial day we had a little family barbecue get together. I made schiskabobs with sausage, chicken, fresh pineapple and green peppers, and my mother-in-law made some ribs amongst a couple other things, and my mom made her sinfully delicious...more
From the moment babies are born, parents often receive warnings from well-intended friends and family members not to carry their babies too often, and not to give in to their crying. From the moment they are born, parents are warned to start training...more
Despite being a natural progression of life, there still appears to be an enormous lack of awareness of the benefits of breastfeeding today. Often with the combined negativity towards breastfeeding and lack of support, it is common for first time...more
"Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant."Robert Louis StevensonWhen our tee ball team gets tired, they lose all focus. Some of them can't muster the energy to stand so they sit smack down on the base. Some of...more
These days, martial arts are something that everyone should know. With crime at an all time high, knowing how to defend yourself is essential. For the children, martial arts can mean a lot of things. Even though martial arts is great for adults to...more
Financial Fluency - 7 tips teaching children the value of moneyIt is a widely held belief that the earlier children learn a foreign language, the quicker they will be able to pick it up and achieve fluency. The same is also true when it comes to...more