Our bodies are not meant to run at full throttle around the clock. When we fail to give ourselves time and space to relax and unwind, we run the risk of all sorts of stress-related ailments.

Empty nest syndrome is a period of sadness or depression that sets in after your last baby bird flies the coop. I’ve seen evidence of this on Facebook for years – and with good reason.

Dad plays a significant role in the breastfeeding journey and is no longer just something that “the women” should be concerned about. Partners are crucial to the success of breastfeeding.

<p>Here are three “steps” that I use to make sure there is money left at the end of the month, rather than the other way around.  </p>

Any pregnancy is exciting, but when you learn multiples are on their way, things are just a bit different! You find out you are pregnant with not just one, but TWO babies (or more)!!!

Not only does a family play a huge role in your partner's life, they did raise them after all, but they can add a huge amount of relief or stress to your life as well.

My oldest child is nine and in fourth grade, so surely no one is talking about sex on the playground!?!  According to his response, no, they don’t talk about it *other* than this one time the girl said she hates that word.  In my head- “”  

My husband and I are making a conscious effort to share the mental load. It’s not easy. I am by nature a planner, and my husband is not.

While I was filled in on many things, there were still so many things that came as a surprise to me about having a baby.

I can take Rosemond’s advice to heart, keep my maternal ego in check, and give my husband an extra big hug tonight – because I truly believe from the bottom of my heart that the best gift you can give your child is a solid, happy marriage to your spouse.