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A special article: The truth about motherhood By: Marie Magdala Roker What is the mystery of motherhood? I know that when I was pregnant, experienced mothers could not stop giving me advice on taking care of newborns, delivery expectations and child care solutions. Yet, no mother ever told me how dreadful post partum depression could be, how much my world would change, how one person can bring so much to my life. I am taking this opportunity to share with expectant and first time mothers the truth about motherhood: You will never love another being as much as your child (ren). Wet kisses, hugs and snuggles really do make you feel better. You might not automatically bond with your new baby. You will feel like a failure some days. Mom and kids. Image: newkidscenter.com There are days when you are on the edge of losing it. You will always do more than your share in the family. There are days when you don't remember what you did for the day. H

How are you today? I would like to share a great article about how to create a better relationships in our family. Are you ready to listening before you talking?  by: Cori Sachais Swidorsky We always hear about communication being the key in a relationship. If we are always talking and not listening, then communication becomes meaningless. It’s not easy to hear what someone else is saying, especially when our feelings, thoughts and opinions are different. Here are three reasons why learning to listen benefits our relationships. Shows Respect – When having a discussion, listening to the other person shows that you respect what they are saying. Even if we disagree with what’s being said, we still need to respect their thoughts and feelings. Helps Us To Understand – It’s difficult to understand what someone is trying to tell us if we aren’t listening. Listening helps to understand why someone is feeling a certain way. Once we understand, we can move forward with the situation and