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Surrogacy, Egg Donation, and the Road to Parenthood

4/25/2019

Please enjoy the following guest post by Jenny Wise on surrogacy, egg donation and the road to parenthood.

Jenny created Special Home Educator as a forum for sharing her adventures in homeschooling and connecting with other homeschooling families. Jenny is a homeschooling mom to four children.

Starting a family is something many couples long for, but sometimes the road to parenthood is a little bumpier than one expects. Both surrogacy and egg donation make having a baby a possibility for parents all over the world. According to the Council for Responsible Genetics, the number of children born via surrogacy increased by 89 percent from 2004 to 2008, and that number has continued to increase as more and more families are finally able to hold that precious baby in their arms.

Whether you are considering using surrogacy to start your family or are thinking about becoming a surrogate or donating your eggs, keep reading for helpful information to determine if this journey is right for you.

Ways to keep the romance alive

4/19/2019

Please enjoy the following guest post by Stephanie James on ways to keep the romance alive after having kids.

Stephanie is a freelance writer from Raleigh, North Carolina.

When you think about the beginning of your relationship, what comes to mind? For many, they remember date nights, butterflies in their stomachs, and romance. As relationships grow and change, however, that attention to romance begins to fade. It’s a natural process, especially once children arrive and much of the day is spent attending to their needs. With that said, it’s important to note that romance after parenthood is not a myth! There are a number of ways you can help keep your romantic relationship alive while you raise your children.

Budget-friendly hobbies kids love

4/3/2019

Please enjoy the following guest post by Jenny Wise on budget-friendly hobby ideas that your kids will love.

Jenny created Special Home Educator as a forum for sharing her adventures in homeschooling and connecting with other homeschooling families. Jenny is a homeschooling mom to four children.

New Moms: You Don’t Have to Be Sneaky About Self-Care

12/14/2018

Enjoy the following guest post by Ashley Taylor about the importance of self-care for new moms.

Ashley Taylor is a freelance writer, photographer, and advocate for people with disabilities. She created DisabledParents.org to provide information and resources to other parents with disabilities. When she isn’t working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.

NEW MOMS: YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE SNEAKY ABOUT SELF-CARE

Everyone has heard a mom say she was going to “sneak in” a little time to herself. Maybe she’ll “sneak out” for a cup of coffee with a friend or “sneak a nap” while her baby rests. It’s time to stop thinking about self-care as selfish. It isn’t, and it’s not something that we should relegate to the shadows. Self-care is something we should work into our daily lives and participate in proudly. When you have a new baby, you may have to get creative with exactly how you accomplish this.

a Lesson from Emma on what it means to be brave

12/14/2018

Deb and the kids left today for Peru for a few weeks. They flew from Austin to Fort Lauderdale and then to Lima. Emma, who turns 5 next month, is a bit afraid of flying. She asked yesterday what happens if the plane runs out of gasoline.

The pause between action and reaction is where the magic lies

11/30/2018

Our kids can be our greatest teachers and they can be our biggest annoyances. They can fill us with love and deplete our tanks. They can make life meaningful and make us long for time alone. No one can push our buttons more than our kids.

We all have times when our kids get to us and we respond in ways that we regret. We also have times (hopefully) where we feel good about how we responded and pat ourselves on the backs. Ever think about why you snap one day and have more patience another day?

Couples’ Sleeping Habits and Their Effect on the Relationship

11/28/2018

This guest blog post is courtesy of Jamy Russell, who started Sleep Investor to teach people simple, yet effective ways to improve sleep. Falling asleep doesn’t have to be as difficult as many people make it out to be, and often there are many easy wins that people overlook in their quest for better sleep.

COUPLES’ SLEEPING HABITS AND THEIR EFFECT ON THE RELATIONSHIP

Many relationships fail because of small things. We’ve all heard those ridiculous stories about couples fighting over the toothpaste cap. All laughing aside, the little things do matter. And where is this better noticed than at night in the bedroom? Sleeping is an intimate thing you do, and if you don’t get enough (quality) sleep for whatever reason, your entire life is negatively affected.

So it’s only logical that you want to optimize your time in bed. Now, what happens if your partner is making it difficult to sleep? The last thing you want is to lay awake in bed at night, harboring angry feelings towards your partner.

Is Your Child Sick...Again? It Might Not be a Cold

10/26/2018

Amanda Henderson of Safe Children discusses indoor allergies in this guest blog post. Safe children provides resources to keep your children safe.

Tips on dealing with indoor allergies and children

Kids are sensitive to their environment, the air inside your home included. Their little bodies pick up on impurities in the air, and this can trigger a host of health problems that are attributed to one thing: allergies.

A marriage is dynamic...until it's not: how to recognize when your relationship is stagnating and what you can do about it

10/15/2018

Marriage can be an invitation to complacency if you see it as a lifetime commitment that you can simply count on without having to do the work. A marriage is dynamic. Even though it might not look like it on the surface, there are two different people with constantly changing thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and needs. If you peel back a layer or two, the dynamism is there.

Resources for sleeping better for new and expecting parents

10/15/2018

Tuck is the place to go for everything sleep-related, from the science behind it to tips for getting a better night’s rest. Here are some resources for new and expecting parents on how to get better sleep...

Sleep and Pregnancy
Tuck's Guide to Sleep in Infancy
Tuck's Guides to Safe Baby Sleep Products

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Surrogacy, Egg Donation, and the Road to Parenthood

Ways to keep the romance alive

Budget-friendly hobbies kids love

New Moms: You Don’t Have to Be Sneaky About Self-Care

a Lesson from Emma on what it means to be brave

The pause between action and reaction is where the magic lies

Couples’ Sleeping Habits and Their Effect on the Relationship

Is Your Child Sick...Again? It Might Not be a Cold

A marriage is dynamic...until it's not: how to recognize when your relationship is stagnating and what you can do about it

Resources for sleeping better for new and expecting parents

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