Miscarriage in Surrogacy

Hope is the driving force behind any attempt by childless couples to complete their family through surrogacy. Any pregnancy loss can be devastating but pregnancy loss when neither of the parents carries the child and when the surrogate has no intention of raising the child is rarely considered. This article explores the emotional impact of ... (more) miscarriage in surrogacy and calls for greater understanding of the issues involved in such an occurrence. View Article

How to Keep Kids Offline: 7 Simple Parenting Strategies That Work

Parenting has always been a challenge, even if it's an easy one. These days, however, it seems like some sort of digital device - smart phone, tablet, handheld gaming gadget, and others - is the only thing that kids will really pay attention to. Try to take away a smart phone from an 8 year old in the supermarket and you've got a miniature nuclear ... (more) bomb ready to explode. Don't give up, though! This article covers seven parenting tips you can use to wean your kids away from a glowing screen and back into the family unit, without the apocalypse. View Article

15 Common Challenges to Face When Raising a Child

From generation to generation, it is only natural that parenting styles and challenges will change. For today's parents, it may seem harder than ever to be a persistently present and progressively positive influence in the lives of your children. With more external influence and interference than ever before, such as mobile devices being used as ... (more) 'babysitters' or bureaucratic restrictions on the ability of teachers to actually provide a beneficial and well-rounded education, how can you take back the reins and solidify yourself as a parent? This article lists 15 common challenges faced by today's parents as they raise their children in an uncertain world, and the knowledge that you are not going solo in your quest to do so. View Article