Whitney Barthel 
Any mother who has ever heard her own words parroted back to her by a young child knows all too well what good listeners children can be. Often, it seems, they’re listening when we don’t even know it! Infants appear to focus on the human voice shortly after birth, and some research indicates they can … Read more about Helping Kids Find Their Learning Styles: Learn By Hearing
Remember the feeling of exhilaration you had the day your baby was born? You gazed at his tiny face, amazed by that absolute perfection and innocence. Did you suspect that he was already hard at work, examining his world, collecting information and beginning to construct the foundations of his future self? As babies, children begin … Read more about Helping Kids Find Their Learning Styles: Learn By Seeing
When she was a preschooler, my daughter Erin spent most of her day in motion. From the time her feet hit the floor until the moment her eyes closed she was dancing. Her days were spent organizing costumes, creating props and planning shows, all for the sole purpose of dance. Our house was filled not … Read more about Helping Kids Find Their Learning Styles: Learn By Doing
Being pregnant isn’t always easy, especially if you are working. Find out how to deal with morning sickness and job stress with the following helpful tips. Let’s face it, as happy as you may be about your pregnancy, being pregnant is not always easy! You’re tired, often sick, uncomfortable, and wondering what strange and miraculous changes your body is going … Read more about Pregnant 9-to-5: What to Expect at Work When You’re Expecting
It started with my first pregnancy. I was at work and told some co-workers that I had decided I was going to try to have a natural birth. “Are you nuts?” one replied. “I don’t have that much pain tolerance.” Another looked shocked. “Not me, I want the drugs the minute I walk in the hospital,” she said. … Read more about Natural Birthing: Considerations and Concerns About Natural Births
During pregnancy you have a lot to talk about, from how you’ll manage delivery room visitors to what characteristics you hope to find in a pediatrician. Don’t neglect these important conversations you’ll need to have before the baby arrives. You might have the layette planned, the diaper bag already packed, and your car seat installed in anticipation of your new … Read more about 10 Talks You’ll Want to Have before Baby Arrives
Longing to be a work-at-home mom? Here’s guidance to help you match your abilities with real, money-making possibilties. When the kids are sick, the weather outside is frightful, or your boss is just plain getting on your nerves, the idea of having your own home-based business can sound like the answer to your prayers. And … Read more about 10 Great Ideas for Moms Who Want to Work at Home
Struggling to keep your eyes open? Aromatherapy just might be your solution! Exhaustion: Our modern arch-nemesis. Echoing through the hallways and courtyards of American workplaces is the battle cry of our busy society, “I’m exhausted!” Never fear; help is a sniff away! We feel it from the balls of our achy feet to the roots of our … Read more about Aromatherapy as an Aid Against Exhaustion
Feeling anxious about your pregnancy? Many moms-to-be get a case of the impending motherhood jitters, but there are ways to handle your anxiety. From the day you find out you’re pregnant until the day you deliver, it’s normal to have moments of anxiety. It’s hard to avoid—for the duration of pregnancy—images and stories of everything … Read more about Panicky Pregnancy? Learn to Let Your Worries Go!
Are you expecting and feeling tired, nauseous, or frumpy? Check out these tried-and-true tips to enhance your comfort and help you relax and enjoy your pregnancy. Almost as quickly as I began to celebrate the conception of my second child, I also began to suffer from the same nausea that plagued me for seven months during my first … Read more about Pregnancy Comfort Essentials: Feel Your Best