Finding out that your teenager is either pregnant or has gotten someone else pregnant can send you through a conflicting range of emotions. This is understandable. You may be angry at one moment and sad or disappointed the next. It's common to feel disheartened, dumbfounded, and even depressed. However, no matter what you're feeling, your teenager is guaranteed to be equally overwhelmed. More importantly, your child needs you now more than ever before. The reproductive health of your teenager and the new baby is very important … Continue reading →

Disclosure: If you are a parent, chances are you’ve heard many pleas of promising to do chores later from your children. The reality is that we want our children to help with chores around the house, not only because we need the help but also to teach them the true meaning of responsibility. Instinctively, we know that it’s important to help them understand that being in a family means we all participate in the household workload for the good of the family as a whole. Families should function as a team, meaning that all of the responsibilities shouldn’t only fall on the shoulders of … Continue reading →

Disclosure: This post about the Kindness Elves tradition contains affiliate links that support Me Plus 3 Today at no additional cost to you. Special thanks to The Kindness Elves for providing us the wonderful accessories pack and elf set. All opinions are my own. “I want! I want! I want!” How many of you hear this over and over again from your kids, especially around the holiday season? All of those marketing experts out there are doing a great job, because my kids have definitely started to pick up on this. From toy catalogs coming in the mail, commercials on … Continue reading →