I can say with decent certainty that I have never been pregnant, but reading helps me understand the process. Vitamins and a healthy diet are a must regardless of whether or not there is a small person inside you. Still, this was a good read and gave great information on what vitamins can do for…
Teen Pregnancy is a large issue in developing and third world countries. Reasons vary from law to culture, but there are ways to help. This inforgraphic sheds a little light on the subject.
“I’ve read that listening to classical music when you’re pregnant is healthy for your child’s brain development. Make sure you do that.” Advice like this makes first-time mothers freak out in their pregnancy, adding to their level of stress, and we all know stress is bad for both the mother and her child. Worse is,…
Apples are in season – you can tell because they are in the front of the grocery store. During this time of year, people are making apple pie, apple crisp, cinnamon apples, all kinds of yummy stuff. The great news: apples have SO many health benefits, it’s great to eat one every day, just like…
By Dr. Ari Brown and Dr. Michele Hakakha – Adapted from their new book, “Expecting 411” Pregnancy certainly affects the lives of expectant moms and dads, but it doesn’t have to put a damper on your summer vacation plans. Here are answers to some of the most commonly asked questions about traveling while pregnant that…
Abortion is a word that gets people�s attention. Seems everyone has an opinion about it � whether it should be legal, in what circumstances, until what point in the pregnancy. But what few people talk about is how abortion affects those that experience them. Often times, many women who choose abortion, as well as the…
Babie are fun. They are a joy to play with, they are a joy to watch grow and learn. But raising them can be a difficult undertaking. After all, they don’t come with an owner’s manual a warranty. Today’s Family First Site is one that helps provide useful information about babies, and what parents can…
My children are finally growing up and leaving home. As my wife and I reflect on the job that we did raising them, we find that we made some good choices, and some bad choices. The art and science of raising a family have changed over the past 18 to 20 years. So have the…
One of the most stressful jobs, as well as one of the most underpaid yet rewarding is that of being a mom. I have read of studies where if a mother were paid for the variety of jobs they performed at home in the real world, they would make hundreds of thousands of dollars a…
Today’s FamSite is one that has really struck home with your editor. Events in the town where I live, coupled with a personal tragedy that happend over 15 years ago have made this site take on a meaning that surpasses most sites that are featured here. The site is called Safer Child, a site that…