First-Time Parenting, Part II: New Parents’ First Steps

First-Time Parenting, Part II: New Parents’ First Steps

This is part II of our three-part series on first-time parenting. In our last blog post, we talked about preparing for baby. Everyone says that becoming a parent is a life-changing event, but it’s difficult to fully comprehend what that means until you go through...
Preparing for a Baby, Part I

Preparing for a Baby, Part I

The forty weeks leading up to birth give you and your partner time to prepare for the birth and the changes that come with a new baby. It’s best to start preparing in the first trimester; otherwise, you’ll find yourself trying to do too much during crunch time (and...
5 To-Dos Before Moving

5 To-Dos Before Moving

Relocating to a different city can be refreshing and exciting, and can give you the chance to start anew. However, it can also be stressful, scary, and depressing, especially if you are moving away from family and friends. Here are a few tips on how to make the move a...
How to Cope With Empty Nest Syndrome

How to Cope With Empty Nest Syndrome

In some of the more trying times of raising your children, you probably questioned if this day would ever come: the day you have the house to yourself. Now that your house is empty, it might not feel as great as you thought it would. When your children move out, it...
What To Consider Before Moving In With Your Partner

What To Consider Before Moving In With Your Partner

Transitioning from two apartments into one is an exciting step for a relationship. It’s also a really big deal. Before you move in with your significant other, make sure you spend some alone time to really think about it. If any questions arise, write them down so...
Supporting Your Spouse When They Go Back to College

Supporting Your Spouse When They Go Back to College

Whether your spouse has decided to get an undergraduate or advanced degree, going back to school is a great way to advance at their current job or to get into a career that truly makes them happy. It can be tough when your spouse goes back once the two of you have set...
Transitions: Part II, Transitioning After College

Transitions: Part II, Transitioning After College

In our last blog post, we talked about transitioning from high school to college. In this post, we’ll talk about transitioning out of college. Transitioning from college to life-after-college can be difficult. You might not land your dream job right away, student...
Transitions: Part I, Transitioning from High School to College

Transitions: Part I, Transitioning from High School to College

When it comes to transitions, going from high school to college is one of the biggest and often one of the most difficult for a person to make. As a parent, how can you help your child get ready for college? Get on the same page. Before your child leaves home, talk...
Life after a Miscarriage

Life after a Miscarriage

Having a miscarriage is both physically and emotionally difficult, regardless of your circumstances. It can feel especially painful if you and your partner were struggling with infertility or had miscarriages in the past. It’s normal to go through the same...
Fearing Mother Nature

Fearing Mother Nature

If you have been following the news recently, you’ve seen what Mother Nature has been doing around the world. In a matter of weeks, Nepal was hit hard with 2 major earthquakes that led to aftershocks, landslides, destruction, death, and panic. Mother Nature hit closer...