What do paintings, sculptures, warriors, belly casts, rites of passage and paper tigers all have in common? Childbirth. And if you can’t quite see the connection, you may not be familiar with the Birthing From Within method. The History In 1998, Pam England, a midwife, childbirth educator and prenatal birth therapist, and psychologist Rob Horowitz …
Ready for Independence Amanda has a job in a nursery school and is engaged. Erika went to college, wrote a book, and got married. Amanda is mentally challenged; Erika is autistic. Both young women will probably always need some assistance daily, but they can live a relatively independent life. Thanks to assisted living groups, organizations …
Bible and the Breast Being religious doesn’t mean you have to be squeamish about baring it all for your baby. Mia Diamond Padwa of Bronx, N.Y., is an observant Jew and the mother of three children. She nurses anytime, anywhere – and that includes shul (synagogue) and Shabbat (Sabbath) meals at other people’s homes. “I …
On St. Patrick’s Day, kids love to wear green – and pinch those who don’t! Another favorite is to drink tinted lemon-lime soda or milk. This year, why not use this day to introduce your child to a new green vegetable or make the ones he likes in a new, exciting way. Green Goodness Green …
Today’s teens face overwhelming issues – peer pressure, widespread instances of substance abuse, concerns about sexuality, the academic stress of high school, the risks and freedom of driving and the worry about getting into a good college. It’s no wonder that these years often become filled with poor decision-making and such a beleaguered battleground between …
Breaking Bread Together “Dinner! Come to the table!” Do you remember your mom hollering that very statement when you were a kid? Do you remember running down the stairs to familiar smells and rushing to take your place at the table? A family dinner table is a place of communion, fellowship and a means of …
Bits of Wisdom It starts innocently enough: your first baby doll, your first babysitting job. The instinct to be a mother is a powerful drive. By the time you are in your 20s, the desire to procreate might be the first thing on your mind each morning and the stuff that dreams are made of …
Brain Builders – An Introduction As many new moms can attest, your goal in life is suddenly to provide your baby with the best experiences possible, from care to love to learning. And one of the most important things you can do, even from the first months of life, is to begin stimulating your baby’s …
More than likely, most people you talk to do not know what a birth ball is or what it is used for. A birth ball is a physical therapy ball that helps women get into positions that help labor progress. They’re also great to sit on one while you’re pregnant or trying to soothe a …
Boost Your Health and Energy Levels Because she likes to try new and different things, Andrea Roebker decided to try Reiki. In her role as a publicist representing a spa, she had heard of it but hadn’t experienced it firsthand. She was even more motivated because of how helpful it is for her to know …