Marriage Advice - Tips & Advice For Men With Pregnant Wives

By April Masini
July 29, 2008 (Posted at 9:22 am)

Nine and a half months
Many pregnant women feel a surge of sexuality in their pregnancy — especially in the second trimester, when morning sickness usually subsides or ends. Those women who revel in what their bodies have done, and enjoy the changes — including the bonus of bigger breasts — will naturally feel sexier than […]

Marriage Advice - What To Expect From Your Know-It-All Mother-In-Law

By April Masini
June 20, 2008 (Posted at 9:25 am)

*Expect to wait between 5 minutes and until hell freezes over for your new mother-in-law to trust you. Why? Well, some mothers-in-law are so excited to have daughters-in-law that they can’t wait to conjoin themselves to your hip and will shower you with gifts and daily phone calls. Don’t expect this behavior to last. The […]

Marriage Advice - Newlywed Balance and Tips for a Healthy Marriage

By April Masini
June 10, 2008 (Posted at 11:54 am)

Newlywed balance for women:
First things first — that’s the best way to balance family and work. And that means putting yourself first. Bet you didn’t expect to hear that!
Take care of yourself so that you can be a good partner.
The next thing you have to do is put your relationship with your spouse second. This […]

Relationship Advice - How Children Can Change A Marriage

By April Masini
June 4, 2008 (Posted at 7:23 am)

Children can make or break a couple — whether you’re deciding to have them — or you already do have them. Ways children come between couples:
1. One member of the couple wants them and one doesn’t.
2. Both people want children, but they both want to work and the man wants the woman to stay home […]



Plus Size Women Beauty Tips - Top Beauty Tips For Teenagers

By April Masini
May 31, 2008 (Posted at 5:35 pm)

Fashion — whether it’s beauty or clothing — has it’s pendulum that swings back and forth, and as a result of the backlash to “too skinny” models and actresses, there is now a public embracing of full figured models and actresses. There is a natural instinct for women to look to “alpha” women to lead […]

Blended Family - Blended Family Problems

By April Masini
May 27, 2008 (Posted at 10:01 am)

It’s no wonder divorce rates for second and third marriages are so much higher than for first marriages — they’re harder! Especially when there are stepfamilies involved. So many people and dynamics come into play, it’s no wonder these families need guidance and support.
The biggest problem we, as Americans, have in marriage and divorce […]

Divorce Tips: Splitting Family Holidays

By April Masini
March 21, 2008 (Posted at 9:16 am)

I receive lots of questions from readers about how to split up the holidays, either because of divorce or family obligations. With Easter approaching, here are a few tips and strategies families can try to employ.1. Do it ahead of time. For anyone divorcing, splitting up the holidays for a custody schedule is not […]

Fashion / Parenting: Dangers of Crocs

By April Masini
September 16, 2007 (Posted at 3:28 pm)

Fashion first. Unless, of course, you’re a toddler or a child. Even baby fashionistas have to draw the line somewhere. But where, is really up to the parent.
Crocs can be difficult for kids to wear and walk well in, but they’re less dangerous than other shoes kids wear, including flip flops, which leave toes […]



Teens / Tweens: Tween Social Networking Sites

By April Masini
September 13, 2007 (Posted at 2:00 pm)

Habbo Hotel is a great networking site for tweens because it’s safe. There’s no chance of exposing your true self, as a minor, the way kids do on MySpace. The emphasis is much more on playing the way kids play with dolls and dollhouses. The Habbo Hotel is a great way for tweens to play […]

Parenting: How New Moms Can Get Organized

By April Masini
September 8, 2007 (Posted at 7:57 pm)

* Line up help. Whether you’re hiring a British-trained nanny, a doula or enlisting the help of mom and sis, make sure you are covered for help. You can always send the help home, but if you have a unexpected C-section and a colicky baby, you’ll be grateful for the extra set of hands to […]