I was shocked to learn that the US is only one of four counties in the world that has no mandated national policy on the matter! A few states do have a policy. How would you like to be paid to stay home with your child for years? Central European … [Read more...] about Parental Leave Worldwide
Interviewing Practitioners
How do you make decisions when choosing a practitioner in the birth or alternative medicine communities? I suggest that you interview. Most practitioners are willing to spend 10 or 15 minutes on the phone answering some questions about how they … [Read more...] about Interviewing Practitioners
Breastfeeding Three Babies
In Three Countries - Part 2 - Guest Author - Angela Piper With my youngest, who is now 8 months old, we birthed differently and again evolved our underlying philosophies. Now being in the US I was confident in the great care I would get … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding Three Babies
Breastfeeding Three Babies
In Three Countries - Part One Guest Author - Angela Piper Breastfeeding my first son was quite difficult. We had had a normal birth with a good (comparatively) OB who was very good at explaining things, answering questions and generally … [Read more...] about Breastfeeding Three Babies
The Spirit of Fatherhood
Excerpt from Fathers-To-Be Handbook, by Patrick M. Houser Spirituality is another element of becoming a father. The child you are caring for is more than just a body. There is also an invisible yet vital element that is their soul or spirit. This … [Read more...] about The Spirit of Fatherhood