Raising a baby comes with joy—and real financial pressure, especially in today’s economy. If you’re pregnant or caring for a young child in Missouri and wondering how you’ll afford food, healthcare, or basic needs, you’re not alone. The good news is that Missouri offers several assistance programs designed to support new moms and growing families. […]
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Aug
Aug
Ever wondered about the word survival? It literally means that you continue to exist in spite of it all. Well wouldn’t it be great if thrival was a word too? I will propose the definition Thrival – Meaning to live and thrive in spite of it all. The first 3 months of a baby’s life […]
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May
May
Technology has evolved rapidly, putting us in a position to connect with anyone anywhere at the touch of a button. But even though social media can foster connection, keeping us in touch with friends and family, it’s certainly possible to feel socially disconnected. Like outside observers. Like we don’t belong. Lonely. Especially for tired moms, […]
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Dec
Dec
It’s that time of year again when people—moms included—set New Year’s resolutions. The idea of making a goal each year, a resolution, has been popular for a long time with the earliest records of this goal setting dating back 4,000 years to the Babylonians. Hopefully, this year we can all set resolutions that stick! But […]
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Oct
Oct
In our modern world, girls and women are inundated with messages about pregnancy: “It’s not the right time.” “Get your education first.” “Get married first.” “Get your starter home first.” For so many reasons, some good reasons, women today are told that un-timely pregnancies can and should be controlled. All these messages are strong and […]