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The case against Andrea Yates, accused of drowning her five young children, is disturbing and horrible. Despite what you may think of Andrea Yates or the tragic circumstances surrounding the death of her children, her postpartum depression (PPD) defe...
Family family mental women birth whileIf I had been born at home, surely it would have been into a family bed. As it was, my parents brought me home from the hospital, where I was promptly given a place aside my mother in the bed which slept us all: mom, dad, my brother and I. I nursed u...
Family family parents sleeping mother nightHow to be a Momma Catby LeAnn R. Ralph© 2004 LeAnn R. Ralph Over the years, I have raised nine orphaned kittens. Four of them were two weeks old when their mother was killed; three others were only hours old when their mother died; two more kitt...
Family family kittens warmWhen was the last time you went out on a real “date” with your significant other? And no, a real date doesn’t mean taking the kids to the movies with you and sitting them in the front row, while you sit five rows back to cuddle, eat popcorn, an...
Family family time date spouse cardDuring a recent visit to a toy store looking for the perfect gift for a child, the insight I received gave me a very rude awakening. A child is born with all kinds of gifts tucked right in there with the cute little smile and the tiny toes and finger...
Family family child future allowMany households dream of presenting a fuzzy dog or cat as a surprise gift for a special holiday. But holidays are typically very busy as everyone rushes about to get things done which isn't an ideal time to introduce a new member of the family!...
Family family time gift holidaysHoliday Candles - ever popular and even indispensable in many homes - winter weather can create havoc with electrical systems and power sources. Candles - just about the purest and warmest Christmas light - a glow that illuminates and lingers - a sym...
Family family candles holiday candleI remember clearly the day that I had my ultrasound, and the technician informed my husband and I that we had a baby girl on her way to join us in this world. That very day, my husband made clear that our daughter would not get a haircut until she wa...
Family family hair years canapostAre You Fit To Love?is the most important question you’ll ever ask yourself. Let’s face it, our relationships are extremely important. Yet, often they are the cause of pain and struggle. Single or not, societal standards convince us that we can h...
Family family love relationships relationship respect theyOne of my favorite memories from last year was not watching my young daughters rip into their Christmas presents, or seeing them perform in the school talent show. No, my happiest recollection was the date my husband and I went out on one stormy Tues...
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