Children change your life in many ways, and knowing what to expect can help as your family grows. This is what I wish I knew before having kids. Most parents realize that having kids changes things. But I never understood exactly what that meant. I dealt with 4 years of infertility before I was able to […]
Therapy can be a game changer in any relationship. Here are the questions to ask a couples counselor to ensure you’re meeting with the right professional. Whether you’re facing a significant issue or you just want to learn better ways to communicate, you and your partner may decide on couples counseling. Going to a couples […]
In Wives and Moms’ monthly “Am I Overreacting?” series, we answer an anonymous submission asking that question. Here’s what we think — how about you? Dear Wives and Moms, My husband is totally clueless and can’t seem to dress our daughter to my standards. For context: I work in healthcare and he works remotely, so […]
It’s a scary prospect, but it’s important to get as much information as possible. Here are the questions to ask when your child needs surgery. It’s a sentence no parent wants to hear: “your child needs surgery.” Unfortunately, many issues can require pediatric surgical intervention — tonsillectomies, ear tube placements, or other conditions can mean […]
Miscarriages are common, but that doesn’t make them any less devastating. Losing a pregnancy is heartbreaking. You may be feeling many different emotions — grief, anger sadness — all at intense levels (and the hormones certainly don’t help). If you’ve never experienced a miscarriage before, you may be left wondering what happens next. First and […]
In Wives and Moms’ monthly “Am I Overreacting?” series, we answer an anonymous submission asking that question. Here’s what we think — how about you? Dear Wives and Moms, My mother-in-law was babysitting for me one afternoon and she gave my 2 year old son orange slices for a snack. I hadn’t given him oranges […]
Your baby is finally here! These are the next steps after your little one makes their grand arrival You’ve planned, prepared, nested and celebrated. Now, your little one has finally arrived! After the rush of joy and initial bonding time has come and gone, you may be left wondering what comes next. Having a baby […]
If you’ve got a little one on the way, you’re going to need stuff…a lot of it. Here’s what I wish I knew before making a baby registry Preparing for your baby’s arrival is an exciting (and overwhelming) time. Baby registries are a wonderful way to acquire all the necessary stuff for your bundle of […]
You’ve been showered with love for your bundle of joy. So, what now? You’ve got a little one on the way, and that’s a reason to celebrate! Whether you’ve recently had a baby shower or yours is coming up soon, you may wonder what comes after the big party. Here’s how to navigate that tricky […]
It may not be exactly how you envision child birth, but there can be some important reasons to choose induction. Here’s what I wish I knew before getting induced. Like many first-time moms, I had a preconceived notion of how I’d deliver my baby: my water would break, we’d rush to the hospital, I’d tough […]