by Christa Melnyk HinesAlthough we’re rarely alone, motherhood can sometimes feel lonely. Spending time with a few understanding friends to vent, laugh and re-energize in a kid-free zone is…
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Pregnancy comes with plenty of questions. Do you have all of the answers? Take our quiz to find out your pregnancy IQ.
What is considered a full-term pregnancy?
A. 37 weeks
B. 39 weeks
C. 40…
"Friends are the most important ingredient in this recipe called life." ~ Unknown Cookie exchanges are inherently rewarding. Not only do you have a chance to share one of your family favorites, a…
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When Katie Cruice Smith was researching resources to help finance the adoption of her third child, she came across a grant that would be awarded to the winner of an essay…
CHRISTA MELNYK HINES5 Ways to Manage the Madness
The moment your child utters her first word, you’ll probably want to announce it to the world, while quickly marking the occasion in her baby book….
When Alma Higgason and her husband were expecting their first child, they were “over the moon.” But when Higgason’s daughter arrived, confusing feelings of fear and unhappiness quickly stamped out…
When Tracy Glock’s 13-month-old daughter Kira was hospitalized with acute myeloid leukemia, she was touched by the outpouring of support she and her husband received. During those eight difficult…
The lure of slowing down over summer sounded idyllic in the whir of hectic school schedules, but what do you do if your child is already singing the summertime boredom blues? Try filling his dance…
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Christa Melnyk HinesTransitioning from a surprise-filled, carefree holiday break to the ho-hum back-to-school routine is hard for kids–and parents. Incorporate small playful family rituals and…