Category Archives: Advice

Communication only Makes Your Relationships Stronger

A few days ago I had an interesting conversation with a gentleman while we were travelling. I learned alot about him in a very short amount of time. He was separated and somewhat bitter about being asked to move out. He had two twin daughters who were a few years older than my kids. HeContinue reading “Communication only Makes Your Relationships Stronger”

Tips for Romance: New Parents

Motherhood can equal better sex. Being pregnant changes our hormones as well as increases the blood flow in our bodies.  This can also increase the sensitivity of sensitive parts. Another thing that changes however, is also our relationship with our partners.  Through continued communication and working through new experiences together your bond can increase.  YourContinue reading “Tips for Romance: New Parents”

Relationship Expectations – Talk about all of the little things

Have you talked to your partner about things that we do, but don’t always think about? Things like cooking, cleaning (dishes, floors, bathrooms, etc.), laundry, shopping for groceries, household bills, etc.? If not you might find yourself slipping into roles that you had never considered for yourself or that you don’t appreciate being thrust into.Continue reading “Relationship Expectations – Talk about all of the little things”

Expecting & Freaking Out? It’s okay

Okay I am not expecting at this time.  However, I do have a two year old, and a number of people around me that are expecting their first child. Many first time parents go through the excitement of being parents only to come crashing down into the panic of “I can’t do this”, “How amContinue reading “Expecting & Freaking Out? It’s okay”

Label Yourself First

Before you apply any label to any person check it against yourself first.  Especially if the label is more negative than positive. Labels cause numerous problems in life.  We are given one from the day we are born and it relates to our sex.  Male or female.  It is a label that holds certain expectationsContinue reading “Label Yourself First”

How do you communicate?

Communicating requires all of the senses. When we think of communication we primarily think of speech.  While this is the primary method we use to express ourselves, there are many facets that affect how our messages are getting interpreted by those receiving them. I am a hand talker. I constantly use gestures to emphasize whatContinue reading “How do you communicate?”

Welcoming the life you spend 9 months growing

One of the most stressful experiences that I have experienced to date is the waiting to meet your little bundle of (insert your word here).  My experience wasn’t any different from most parents, mothers, in relation to the pain and being absolutely freaked right out nature of child birth.  However, I need to give propsContinue reading “Welcoming the life you spend 9 months growing”