Tough love is when a mother makes her child learn from his or mistakes without helping the child pick up the fallen pieces. If a mother or father decides not to support a child financially during a crunch, a mother can simply write it off as 'tough love'.

Growing up, I would ask my aunt for different forms of help and support in a situation that overwhelmed me. Mostly, these circumstances were financial strains, particularly in college.

My aunt would refuse to send me money. "You need to learn how to take care of yourself. Be independent" she would say as sweetly as possible. She really wanted me to be self-sufficient. And honestly, it worked. More Here...

So far this pregnancy has been pretty similar to my first pregnancy. I don't remember being this tired with my first, but my husband begs to differ.

Yes, I remember randomly falling asleep at my desk or on the couch, but this time if I don't lay down whenever a wave of exhaustion hits me, I turn into a crazy hormonal beast! 

The biggest difference I've noticed so far are the cravings. More Here...

***Let me start by saying this post is incredibly difficult for me (I'm crying just thinking about putting the words on paper) and has been weighing on my mind for the past 12+ weeks.  It's time I accept this and get it out... I need help.***

I think I have an eating disorder and I'm 22 weeks pregnant.  More Here...

Some of you may remember this blog, I thought it was about time I update you all with a little bit more of what I have learned these first three months with my beautiful (no really, she's gorgeous!) daughter.

1. You do forget how horrible childbirth is, you'll be ready for another one before you know it. Lucky me I have a scar to remind me.

2. You do use as many diapers as they say. Sometimes more if you child is like my daughter and enjoys peeing on them before you can even get the tabs closed.

3. You thought the attention was bad when you were pregnant, walk through the store with a 6 pound baby, even at 10 pounds and 2 months people still stop to ogle my "brand new" baby.

4. While showering may not be a luxury yet, shaving sure is, and you can just forget plucked eyebrows and painted nails! More Here...

Every child gets bullied but some get it worst than others. Parents simply wipe away a child's tears and tell him or her to "Stand up to your bully!" But when do parents need to respond with more than just an encouraging word?

Kids will be kids and that means they can be very hurtful. Peer rejection and acceptance is a major factor in a child's social development. Taunts from the same and opposite sex can drastically effect a child's image and self-esteem.

With the use of the Internet and social media forums, bullying has taken on an entirely new arsenal. Rumors can be spread via blogs, Facebook notes and Twitter updates.

As expected, many parents encourage their children to face a bully. But often, that's not nearly enough. Depending on a child's environment, they can be bullied by one person, a group of children or an entire team or school.

When I was growing up, I was severely bullied by the boys in my elementary school. It was because I came from a public school and was forced into a uniform and brow beat by nuns and racist teachers. More Here...