Archives for October 2018

The Miracle and Medical Miracle of Childbirth

October 22, 2018 By Ilyse Perry

They say pregnancy is a life changer but not many people know that it also is a life saver. The birth of your baby is a special moment for your family, the moment when you are not just a couple but also parents responsible for the life and protection of a whole new human being;

Fertility myths and facts of the Ages

October 21, 2018 By Ilyse Perry

In the past, for a woman to get pregnant, all sorts of rumors and myths were “conceived” to increase the chances that woman would get pregnant. All it takes is for one woman to see the connection between 2 unrelated events when it comes to fertility and a myth is born. Through the ages, this

Labor day facts and history

October 21, 2018 By Ilyse Perry

Labor Day History It’s easy to forget how much better the workplace is now than it was a century ago. Back in the 1800′s, a 12 or even 16 hour work day was normal, and you would work usually 7 days a week. Even children as young as 5 were working in factories all day.

Top 10 Baby-Proofing Overkill

October 21, 2018 By Ilyse Perry

While I was reading up on various ways about how to baby proof your house, I ran across several things that I considered to be overkill and just plain silly. Once I had decided how much baby-proofing I thought I should do, I realized this is a great opportunity to write a fun post of the more

How to teach your child to swim yourself

October 21, 2018 By Ilyse Perry

Raising your kids to be independent, skillful people can seem like a full-time job. But usually, the skills are easy to relate: riding a bike, after all, is something that just about every parent is able to demonstrate to their kids. Same goes for basic around-the-house chores like watering plants or taking out the garbage.