All posts in category Pregnancy

Coping With The Stranger In Our Midst

Adding a new baby to the family affects a child in many different ways. Some react with jealousy, some become the helper role, still others want to be the town crier. You need a way to help them cope. So how do you know what to say?” Understanding what your child understands about the business of babies is […]

We Are Having Puppies.

One of the questions I dreaded the most when I was pregnant, especially with the last three, was “What are you having?” Being of ornery nature, my answer was always an upbeat, bright: Puppies, if I am lucky!” The last trimester is plagued with little or no sleep. Obstetricians advise: If you speak and/or sing […]

The Hump Between Us

Tell Mate. Check! Tell bestie. Check. Tell parents. (Braces self) Check. Tell monster-in-law. Ugh. Check. Tell children. Shoot me now. Precisely how do you tell your children there is a (or another) sibling on the way?” Age appropriate information is the only way. Toddlers Toddlers have a grasp of language, knowledge of the word “baby” and […]

After Baby BFF

This post is dedicated to the pregnant women and their husbands and all the new mothers in the audience. Women seek out friends in times of stress. Why do your best girlfriends seem to change and the friendships fall apart when your baby arrives? The Tide Turns Your child has more power over your relationships than […]

Let’s Talk About Sex

Is there some viable reason why Americans refuse to talk to their children about sex? Before you jump up and answer, the key word in the sentence is in italics. Click it if you do not know what it means, definition 3. Statistically Speaking Young people aged 13–24 made up about 17% of all those […]