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Happy Parents, Happy Kids

by Cathy Griffin | Jan 13, 2018 | Parents

By Tiffany Braxton There’s no magic bullet to raising happy children — every parent knows that. But, leading happy lives as parents is the single most effective way to raise healthy and happy kids. At least, that’s what superdad, philosopher, and serial author...

Challenges of Raising a Child as a Single Parent & Important Tips to Overcome the Struggles

by Cathy Griffin | Feb 12, 2018 | Parents

By Alexandra Wright Let’s face it; raising a child as a single parent is never walk in the park. It can become quite stressful, if not downright daunting. But, you can take heart knowing that you are not alone; it is estimated that single parents head more than...

Dads & Crying Babies: HELP!!!

by Cathy Griffin | Jan 30, 2018 | Infants, Parents

By Claudia Bykofsky There are a ton of normal reasons why babies cry, including, of course, the fact that it’s their sole way of “talking.” In fact, we are hard-wired to respond to a crying baby. It’s natural and crucial for your little one’s well-being. But, admit...

KEEPING ROMANCE ALIVE AFTER BABY ARRIVES

by Cathy Griffin | Jan 15, 2018 | Infants, Parents

By Sonia Davis So, you’ve have changed from a wife and husband to mommy and daddy. Congratulations on your new little bundle of joy! Well, we get it – keeping the romance, spark, and the bedroom business beguiling is no picnic especially when you have to deal...

Connecting with Your Child as a Single Parent

by Cathy Griffin | Feb 12, 2018 | Parents

By Alexandra Wright Filling the void left by the absent spouse is no easy task for a single parent. You have to go to work to put food on the table, make sure that kids are well taken care of, and still have some time to enjoy life’s little pleasures. In others words,...

Fun Ways to Guess the Sex of Your Baby When You’re Pregnant

by Cathy Griffin | Jan 30, 2018 | Infants, Parents

By Alexandria Wright There’s something wonderful about learning the sex of your new unborn child and it’s natural for parents to get excited. The only bummer is that you can’t find out the sex of your child until you’re 16 to 20 weeks into your pregnancy, but that...