New Parents - Give Your Family
The Best Start Possible!
New parents are such a sweet sight - from the glow of pregnancy, to the pride on a new father's face! Yes, babies bring a new sense of joy to a family. They are truly amazing gifts from God! :o) But, before your pregnancy test reads 'positive' - even before you conceive - there is planning to do! "In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps." (Proverbs 16:9)
Birth Control
Is your birth control causing more harm than good? Does God even care about your birth control method? Of course He does! "The LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love." (Psalm 147:11) God designed the woman's body to give natural indicators of fertility. What if I told you - you can avoid pregnancy or achieve pregnancy by learning how God created your body. Would you believe me? It's true! :o) Ray and I have been using Natural Family Planning since October 2004. It has worked perfectly for us. We have avoided pregnancy when necessary, and we conceived our son, Joshua, exactly when we planned to. And, we're about to be new parents...again! I'm pregnant! We also conceived this baby exactly when we planned to. Learn more here...
What is Natural Family Planning? Is it effective? Healthy? Safe?
How do most birth control methods really work?
How do I learn Natural Family Planning?
Healthy Pregnancy
Ok, so the test does read positive! Congratulations new parents! If this is your first pregnancy - you probably have a ton of questions, like... What vitamins should I take? What should I eat? How much weight should I gain? How do I deal with morning sickness? When will I feel the baby move? How can I deal with leg cramps? Heartburn? How does disability work? Maternity leave? How can I prepare myself for the baby? ...and more!
Click here for these answers, and more ways to have a healthy pregnancy!
Click Here for my personal pregnancy journal - "Fruitful As We Multiply." It's a weekly journal of my current second pregnancy!
Healthy Baby
Is your baby girl or boy between the ages of 0-12 months? Are you planning for baby's arrival? You might be concerned with... bathing diapering bonding feeding schedules sleeping schedules vaccinations vitamins ...and more!
Click here to learn more about these 'healthy baby' basics!
Click Here to learn the benefits of cloth diapers, and how they can save you money.
Breastfeeding
Breastfeeding is so nurturing for your baby. God designed our breasts to produce the best possible food for our babies. Plus, breastfeeding encourages bonding, eye contact, and attachment. I nursed Joshua for a full year - and let me tell you... It's not easy! It takes a lot of work! But, it is absolutely worth every minute!
Click here for Breastfeeding Benefits and My Top 5 Tips for Success!
Click here for my favorite Breastfeeding Products - they make life so much easier!
Solid Foods
Solid foods can be equally nurturing for your little ones. It's all about the time you take to make sure your baby is nourished with healthy, homemade foods.
Click here for some easy ways to prepare, store, and serve your own baby food.
It's the best way to control the ingredients. And, it gives your baby the best start! Can your baby also benefit from vitamins? Absolutely yes!
Click Here to see a recommended list of vitamins - for the whole family! (Baby too!)
Potty Training
When is a good time to start potty training? You may be surprised... Lots of parents around the world start potty training very early. They learn to focus on their baby's 'elimination sounds.' (Babies make sounds when they are going to go potty. Parents can learn to recognize those sounds.) You can get your baby used to the potty at a younger age - starting at birth, if you want! This will make them easier to potty train when they are ready. Imagine...a 15 month old that tells you when he or she needs to go - and then goes on the potty without fear! You can eliminate diapers much sooner! It's absolutely possible - and it's easier than it sounds.
Click here to learn more about potty training - and how to start early!
Toddler Discipline
As new parents, we think our lovable, smiley, giggling babies could never do wrong. :o) Then...they grow, and they start to show some bad behavior. They are still amazing, lovable kids...But, they need some correction. How can we discipline our toddlers in a loving, corrective way? What does God's Word tell us about discipline?
Click here to learn God's 'methods' for discipline - to bring more love, structure, peace, and order into your home.
~~~~More topics for you new parents are in the works! Please
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with your questions, comments, suggestions, or concerns. I would love to hear from you! God bless to all you new parents! Enjoy ministering to your new family!
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