Expressing yourself with confidence and finding the right words for any situation can help you to get along in the world, and get ahead. If you’re not a natural reader who’s often found with your nose in a book, expanding your knowledge may feel like a bit of a...
Substance abuse is a very large topic, but it’s an important subject to discuss as it relates to young pregnant women, especially when you consider the statistics regarding substance abuse. We intend to create awareness for the challenges faced by pregnant girls and...
In the March Blog Eating Healthy and Keeping Costs Down, we identified the raw ingredients that are healthy, tasty, and affordable. Now, we have combined some of these ingredients together to create mouth-watering sensations loved by every age. The right ingredients,...
You want your family to eat well, but you have a tight budget. What are the best foods to give your family the nutrition it needs and keep your grocery costs down? We’ve provided a list of items, with suggestions for combining food for added flavor and health...
So much of what we learn from our parents or caregivers is passed down to future generations. It’s not uncommon to react to your child based on how your parents responded to you when you were growing up. Have you ever reflected on how your parents treated you in...
Uncertainty has grown for many families, and we are in the most trying times - financially, socially, and mentally. Help is still available, and it’s time to explore new options to find what is needed for your family. Birthright is here to help too. Do you feel like...
In American culture, we are obsessed with hair. A Broadway Musical in the 1970’s was written about it with lyrics that describe a wide range of perceptions about it, what happens to it, how we can feel about it and what we should do with it: …Let it fly in the breeze...
In the first two articles about self-esteem and self-worth, we covered a lot of territory on the journey to self-love and acceptance. Self-esteem is defined as a noun - a person, place or thing. While it could be considered a "thing" It could also be considered a...
Understanding your Uniqueness Self-esteem is a complex issue. It’s a result of our early childhood experiences, the choices we make as we grow ourselves into adults, the effects of letting others choose for us if we don’t make choices, and how those choices shape our...
Anxiety is like a giant, hungry baby, crying for attention. It can be loud, hard to ignore, and evokes strong feelings and emotions that can overwhelm. It can cause your internal temperature to spike instantly turning your face red like an apple. It can raise your...
Being a mom is awesome and with the right job, you can create financial independence for you and your child. In this article: Working as a single Mom, where do I begin?, we discussed the emotional impacts of motherhood and working, as well as practical tips to become...
The idea of working as a single mom raises more questions than answers. But take heart, community resources abound and there is more help around than you might think! Pregnancy may have surprised you, but parenting will amaze you. We want to help in any way we can. We...
Are you drowning in talks about fire trucks and cheerios? Have you forgotten what a normal adult conversation feels like? You are not alone. Just the other day, we had a young single mother walk through our door and was struggling with that exact same problem. She...
If you have asked yourself “How do I know if I am abused? This doesn’t feel right to me. Am I crazy?” you are not alone. Domestic violence and abuse can happen to anyone and is no respecter of persons. Abuse happens to females and males of all ages; Abusers are people...
I believe for all of us reaching out, it is important to understand where people are coming from. Some of that will make us uncomfortable, we will not agree with some of it and some of it will make us thankful for the lives we have. A special thanks to Vancouver...
Back in the day, childbirth classes were almost mandatory. They were just a part of the process. Nowadays, with the vast space of the internet and so many pregnancy books available online and in the library, many women are opting out of taking the class all together....
Pregnancy after the age of 40 can be a tough and sometimes touchy subject. Any pregnancy after age 35 is considered “geriatric” in the medical community and that is never a term we women enjoy hearing towards ourselves especially in our thirties and forties! Doctors...
So many women have to work right up until they give birth while others may only have to work a small portion of their pregnancy. Wherever you fit into in this range, if you are a working momma-to-be, you know how daunting it can seem. We constantly get asked questions...
If this is your first time pregnancy, your first doctor’s visit can seem a little overwhelming. You’ve learned the basics about pregnancy but what else should you know and expect? If you aren’t sure what to ask your doctor, then look no further. We’ve compiled a list...
Part of becoming a new parent can be blissful and full of joy but it also comes with a laundry list of 1,001 things that can make parenting a challenge. While we can manage a lot of these things, often times we find ourselves worrying about what we can’t do and this...
1...2...3… You’re pregnant! Whether this was perfectly planned or an unexpected pregnancy this can be a happy time! There’s a little bundle of joy on the way and.... Wait. You realize you can no longer eat your food food! So much of pregnancy is focused on what you...
Life can feel pretty hectic and stressful keeping up with money issues, dealing with challenging work situations, or facing difficult family conditions. Feeling “stressed out” might become a bad habit affecting your energy level, overall well being, and even...
During pregnancy your body went through a lot of changes to keep baby safe and healthy. Now that your baby is here, you will start to notice physical and emotional changes you may or may not have been expecting. In this article we will discuss some of the physical...
Phew! You did it! You actually gave birth to another human being! This should be one of the happiest times of your life. But as the days and weeks go on after your little bundle came into the world you can’t shake a new feeling that’s beginning to weigh you down....
Noticed any weight change? Aversion to smells? Hungry enough to eat a cow? You might be pregnant…. A woman's body is constantly changing. From the time we start puberty straight through to menopause, our bodies are constantly in flux. Some may have clockwork periods...
Getting moving at the beginning of your pregnancy will be a huge benefit to you and your baby from day one. Here’s a quick list of reasons to start exercising today and make your pregnancy all the easier: You're likely to gain less weight. During pregnancy, a woman of...