A young girl I know just birthed a beautiful baby girl. Her desire was to have a natural birth but she accepted an epidural as the contractions and labor grew so painful. I thought to myself that I was so glad to birth my babies at home so that I wasn’t faced with nurses who insisted this convenient painkiller. But I also thought that if I had one thing to say to a mother who wanted a drug-free birth it would be… Read more…
Most people have heard of baby signs even if they haven’t used them with their own children. The people who do use signs to communicate with their babies typically report less guess work with figuring out what baby wants. Communicating with your baby through signs can begin as early as 5 months although results may not be seen for a few months. Read more…
Sometimes we need a reminder to make green choices and sometimes we just can’t think of what we can reduce our use of. As a whole, Americans are the biggest consumers in the world but the choices you make do make a difference because it encourages others to do the same and makes you part of a growing community who others who also make green choices. Here are 10 ways to be green…and since most families are on a budget, you’ll save money too! Read more…
I’m fortunate! I started a job in 2000 that allowed me to pretty much work where ever I wanted. I was able to quickly work my way out of the office. It also allowed me the freedom and flexibility to work during hours I wanted. After fine tuning my skills I started offering my services to outside clients.
For most, the road isn’t quite as paved as having a 9-5 that lets you slip home with out much overseeing. Like many dads, you are searching for a way to move out of the office. You may not know exactly what it is you will do but you do know you don’t want the 9 - 5 gig any more. Instead you want to trade it for a 6 - 6 with a few breaks then another shift from 9 - 12. 
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Gentle Birth Choices is a wonderful book for any pregnant woman who wants to make an educated and informed choice about how she births her baby. This book covers birth in hospitals to births at home with midwives and waterbirths. Solid facts about the birth. A definite must read for someone wanting a natural birth in a hospital or at home. Also recommended for doulas and childbirth educators.
