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- Significance of the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2008 from J DI think those of us with kids believe that the holidays is extra-special with little ones around. They make you appreciate life and what it means to be alive. You experience the joy of the little things alongside them as they discover snow for the first time or the excitement of the Christmas ...
Views: 4554 - What's Wrong With Being Successful? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from J DIn today’s political arena, once again the topic of should we tax the rich to give more to the poor arises. Why shouldn’t the rich pay more taxes than the poor? They won’t miss that money. It won’t affect their standard of living. Why shouldn’t those with money ...
Views: 1984 - Celebrities And Politics - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2008 from J DWhen did it become okay for celebrities to talk about politics? I believe in the first amendment right to free speech and everyone has a right to voice their opinions, but the increase in the number of celebrities who are speaking about politicians in a hateful manner is just about enough for ...
Views: 1714 - Listen To Your Gut - by Submitted on Aug 21, 2008 from J DAs a parent (particularly a mother), nothing is more important than listening to your gut. Your gut will tell you things that you cannot explain to others and you can’t understand. It will warn you against things and keep you out of trouble or unwary predicaments. Case in point: recently, ...
Views: 1450 - What Ever Happened To Playing Outside? - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2008 from J DWhen I was a kid, as soon as we got home from school, we went outside to play and we didn’t return until dark. We would catch crawdads in the creek, climb trees, play in a club house, go to the local playground, play ball at the church parking lot and tag with our friends, etc. The list is ...
Views: 3352 - The Real Story Of Dog Ownership With Babies - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2008 from J DSurfing the Internet (as I am wont to do at times), I ran across an article entitled “Dogs and Babies”. It was written by an author in reaction to a story that she read in the Wall Street Journal. This author stated that dog owners have a fear of introducing their babies to their dogs and ...
Views: 1369 - Gas Prices And Its Affect On The Family - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2008 from J DI’m at the point where I don’t want to watch the news anymore. All I ever hear about is how gas prices keep going up and up and how it’s going to cripple our economy. It’s depressing and seems like a losing battle. We can decrease the demand but there is only so much one person can do. Add ...
Views: 2211 - Finances And Babies - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2008 from J DI read an article today about how couples are having fewer babies because of the downturn in the economy. This is comparable to the Great Depression where many Americans put off having children until the economy recovered. I posit that this is a mistake for the following reasons. The average ...
Views: 1447 - Your Baby Comes First - by Submitted on May 26, 2008 from J DIf you have a baby under a year old, chances are you spend a lot of your day in daily care-taking. You change diapers, give baths, feed, burp, carry, bounce, clean, play, entertain, and that is just in the first 3 hours of the day. Your baby needs your constant attention to his every need—and ...
Views: 1433 - Unplanned Pregnancies And Celebrities - by Submitted on May 16, 2008 from J DI continue to be amazed by the number of unplanned pregnancies in the world. Assuming everyone knows how a baby is created, how can one be unplanned? I’m not talking about the pregnancies where birth control failed or about medical anomalies. I am addressing the pregnancies that are ...
Views: 3237 - Unplanned Pregnancies And Celebrities - by Submitted on May 15, 2008 from J DI continue to be amazed by the number of unplanned pregnancies in the world. Assuming everyone knows how a baby is created, how can one be unplanned? I’m not talking about the pregnancies where birth control failed or about medical anomalies. I am addressing the pregnancies that are ...
Views: 866 - Cuss Words, Kids, And The Internet - by Submitted on May 05, 2008 from J DI was on a mom’s message board posted on the Internet on a website who described themselves as a community for moms who want to know a little bit about everything but who don’t have a lot of time. Well, on their menu they had the word B****. Well, this caught my attention so I clicked on it. ...
Views: 1001 - Husband Wants Me To Work Instead Of Taking Care Of Baby - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2008 from J DRunning a website, you discover a lot of interesting subjects that people search for on the internet. However, when a woman recently Googled “husband wants me to work instead of taking care of baby” and landed on my website, it greatly saddened me. I think that all who run an internet-based ...
Views: 3629 - The Bias Of News Reports And Studies - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2008 from J DI recently saw a news report on NBC Nightly News that discussed how more and more families are choosing not to vaccinate their children. On the surface, this seemed like a very interesting report, so I eagerly awaited the segment. However, after viewing the report, I was left very angry and ...
Views: 915 - The Greatest Lesson In Life - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2008 from J DWhen you are at peace with having a baby or not having a baby, then what will be, will be. You will either have one (as you were supposed to) or you will not have one (as it was not meant to be). Accept the fact that God has a plan for your life, which may not include children. If you don’t ...
Views: 1233 - The Pros Of Home Birth - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2008 from J DHaving a baby is a beautiful thing. The feeling a woman has after having grown a little miracle and seeing that miracle come to fruition is indescribable. Motherhood is a gift from God that is cherished more than any other job today. Most women only think that a hospital is where one has a ...
Views: 1362 - The Pros Of Home Birth - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2008 from J DHaving a baby is a beautiful thing. The feeling a woman has after having grown a little miracle and seeing that miracle come to fruition is indescribable. Motherhood is a gift from God that is cherished more than any other job today. Most women only think that a hospital is where one has a ...
Views: 1454 - "Honey, I think It's Time We Get A Minivan." - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2008 from J DAre you dreading the day when you trade in your two-seater because the family has gotten too big? Well, transportation has definitely changed since when you were a kid. If it is time for you to upgrade your vehicle to something bigger, then there are important issues to decide before you make ...
Views: 922 - While Waiting On Baby - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2007 from J DWaiting for baby at the end of your pregnancy is probably the most difficult part of the whole process. You have been waiting nine months and are now anxious to meet your little bundle and move on with your life as a mom. However, each day can be excruciatingly long. You wait in anticipation ...
Views: 1250 - While Waiting On Baby - by Submitted on Dec 27, 2007 from J DWaiting for baby at the end of your pregnancy is probably the most difficult part of the whole process. You have been waiting nine months and are now anxious to meet your little bundle and move on with your life as a mom. However, each day can be excruciatingly long. You wait in anticipation ...
Views: 1150 - Advice For Women Against Waiting To Have Children - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2007 from J D“Someday I’ll have kids.” If this is your belief, then this article is for you. For most women, someday never comes. As you get older, the less likely it is you will have kids primarily for two reasons: 1) lifestyle 2) fertility. As you age, you get more and more stuck in the conveniences ...
Views: 2772 - To Pacify or Not to Pacify - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2007 from J DThe definition of a pacifier according to Webster’s Dictionary is “1) one that pacifies” and “2) a nipple-shaped device for babies to suck or bite on”. The definition of the word pacify is “1) to allay the anger or agitation of: soothe”. My friend ...
Views: 1165 - The Real Reason For Accidental Gun Deaths Amongst Children - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2007 from J DLately there seems to be a renewed debate amongst the parenting community about gun control. I have read numerous articles and seen many programs on the issue. Most suggest that guns should not be in a home with children and if you must have guns in the home then they need to be properly ...
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