We are half-way through the year. Did you know that as of today, July 13, 2016, there are only 164 days until Christmas? Crazy how time flies! Gift-buying by the Billions The holiday season is the most significant spending time of the year. Last year, Americans spent an average $830 on gifts and goodies, for a total
Six months of the year are behind us — IT’S SUMMER!!! Many people spend more time outdoors during this season of the year, and though we look forward to the sunshine and recreational activities that summer provides, there are also things we should be aware of in order to have a safe and enjoyable season.
According to the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI), 1 in 5 adults in the United States experience mental illness in a given year, and 1 in 5 youth (ages 13-18) will experience a severe mental disorder at some point in their lifetime. With such high statistics, mental illness is not an issue to be taken lightly.
Last week we talked about how important it is for dads to be involved in their children’s lives; an involved dad not only positively impacts his children, but he also positively influences his partner and himself. If you haven’t read that post, click here. Fatherlessness is a Major Social Issue Sadly, millions of dads are
Father’s Day is fast approaching. Why celebrate fathers? Because, like moms, dads have a big impact upon their children. Some dads are absent from their children, which has an effect, and some dads are engaged in their kids’ lives, which also has an impact. A recent report by the Huffington Post cites studies that show children with involved
Exercise during pregnancy is beneficial, just as exercise when not pregnant is beneficial. When you’re pregnant, exercise can help keep weight gain in check, reduce a woman’s risk of gestational diabetes, decrease discomfort during pregnancy, and may help ease labor and delivery. Summer is Arriving! With a turn of the calendar page, we are into a new
Everyone get ready to celebrate because this Saturday, May 28th is Menstrual Hygiene day! Really? That doesn’t sound very exciting actually. Why would we want to have a party for menstrual hygiene? Think about it. Here in America, we have access to an amazing quantity and variety of inexpensive menstrual hygiene items such as tampons, pads, and
The birth of a new baby brings on a variety of emotions from joy to anxiety. However, some women experience post-partum depression after childbirth. While many new moms experience “the baby blues,” a short-term condition that includes sadness, irritability, mood swings, and trouble sleeping, some women have a more severe, long-lasting sadness known as post-partum depression. This
STD Facts: Focus on Syphilis Syphilis in Wyoming is on the rise according to the Wyoming Department of Health news letter. Here is some helpful information regarding this dangerous STD. What is Syphilis? Syphilis is a communicable disease spread through sexual contact. The bacteria responsible for the infection is called treponema pallidum and is
“The toughest job you’ll ever love,” was coined by the Peace Corps back in the 1970s and used in the organization’s advertising. Since then, other occupations, from teaching to politics, have used the phrase. Parenting, too, is considered the hardest job one will ever love. Sources of Help Many new moms have big fears about becoming a parent. Where once
