Photo Source After a generations-long decline in the emphasis on manners when raising children, many 21st-century parents are rediscovering the importance of instilling values of politeness and decorum in their kids. Children who have good manners are better behaved…
Mr. Versatal The children and I spend our days at the park, walking the trails and beautiful streets of our subdivision, or reading and living and loving in our comfortable home. But sometimes, when we venture into the city, our…
DH posting again; don’t worry, this isn’t a permanent gig for me. I already have my own blog and am editor in chief elsewhere. Isaac on his second day didn’t want to eat and was very lethargic. Jennifer paged our…
DH here guest posting our newest family addition. Isaac George was born Saturday June 4th 2011 at 3:25 PM, weighing 8 pounds 5 ounces and measuring 57 cm (22.5 inches).
When Chloe first started coloring and doing crafts, we cherished every one and found somewhere to display it. With two preschoolers in the house suddenly we are overwhelmed with artwork and creations. While I still take time to admire each…
photo adapted from jessica.diamond After birth, at minimum your perineum is sore and chances are, you may have some minor tearing. A soothing herbal bath is great for promoting healing and also good for helping baby’s cord stump to heal.…
photo adapted from jessica.diamond Considerations for Setting Up: So you’ve gathered all your supplies. Good job! Before you begin to set up, you’ll want to decide where you will labor. {Note: I’m not a doctor, or any sort of medical…
photo adapted from jessica.diamond I’ve had two wonderful home births and am hoping for another one. Part of having your home birth go smoothly is being prepared. You should have a packed hospital bag for labor ready to go. You…
photo adapted from jessica.diamond Is it Safe?!? Choosing a home birth is not just for the brave. or the insane. It’s not really even that radical of an idea; though society would have us believe that. Prior to the introduction…
photo adapted from jessica.diamond Choosing a midwife doesn’t necessarily mean choosing a homebirth. or even a medication-free birth. At least around these parts it doesn’t. I live in Ontario, Canada where midwives training is regulated by the government and their…