Today’s world is full of parenting challenges. Perhaps one of the most challenging is navigating social media and its trends and making sure you are keeping yourself informed and your child safe. The Take It Down Act is a law that addresses a dangerous online threat–the posting of non-consensual intimate imagery, or NCII. NCII is formed by taking intimate images or … [Read more...] about How to Protect You and Your Teen from Fake and Compromising Photos Online
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Nutrition During Pregnancy
Maintaining a balanced, nutrient-rich diet during pregnancy is essential for the health of both mother and baby. Proper nutrition supports fetal development, helps manage pregnancy symptoms, and lowers the risk of complications. That said, it can be challenging to nourish your body while dealing with nausea, morning sickness, and the demands of daily life. Do your best to … [Read more...] about Nutrition During Pregnancy
Free Online Tutoring for Kids
Many children struggle to keep up in school, but tutoring can provide help catered to the unique needs of each child. It boosts students’ study habits, skills, and confidence. You may have considered hiring a tutor but found it too expensive. If so, Learn to Be might be a great fit: it offers free online tutoring for underserved families. You can find a tutor for every grade … [Read more...] about Free Online Tutoring for Kids
Tax Help for Families
Filing taxes can be a stressful and often confusing process. Knowing how to file your taxes and what help you may qualify for is the first step in easing the anxiety. As you receive documents in the mail, keep them organized in one place. Keep important papers that relate to major expenses, such as mortgage, retirement, medical, educational, and all income … [Read more...] about Tax Help for Families
Track Your Pregnancy with Your App
Every moment of pregnancy contains exciting information about your baby. There are various apps out there today that make awareness of the stunning prenatal development of your baby available at your fingertips. Ten current pregnancy apps are listed in the article “Monitor Your Bump (and Enjoy the Ride!) With the 10 Best Pregnancy Apps for Parents-to-Be.” In my current … [Read more...] about Track Your Pregnancy with Your App
Your Pregnancy Test Is Positive: Now What?
Take a moment to process what you just found out. If you think about it, pregnancy is essentially the most natural thing in the world. Research shows that about half of all pregnancies are unplanned. So if your pregnancy was unplanned, you are definitely not alone! Human intimacy is very mysterious, and the process of new life is mysterious and … [Read more...] about Your Pregnancy Test Is Positive: Now What?
Frugal Food Strategies
Struggling families and savvy shoppers will appreciate these cost-effective strategies that also provide nutritious meals for families. By Elizabeth HardtThe author wishes to acknowledge the contributions of Cheryl Blake, Editor-in-Chief Serrin M. Foster, Colette Moran, and Molly Pannell. … [Read more...] about Frugal Food Strategies
Getting Around for Less Money
Finding inexpensive and convenient ways to get from location to location can be a struggle, but in today’s modern society there are many options for any setting. The City Life In the city, taking the bus can be the simplest and cheapest way to get around, as you refill your card each time and can go far in one ride. Despite these assets, buses are also at the mercy of … [Read more...] about Getting Around for Less Money
Nominate for our Caring Heart Award
As we approach Mother's Day and Birthmother's Day (the day before), we need your help to honor those deserving of recognition on our Women Deserve Better website. Tell us: Who will win our Caring Heart Award? Please send a paragraph or two about someone you know who has gone above and beyond, such as: a first responder, nurse, or doctor, especially those who work in … [Read more...] about Nominate for our Caring Heart Award