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It’s quite common for children to move schools. It’s also normal for children to resist change and feel stressed about going to a new school. So if your child is moving schools, the best thing you can do is prepare your child for the change. You can do this by involving your child as much as you can in the process of choosing and moving sch…[Read more]

The decision to move may be out of your hands, perhaps due to a job transfer or financial issues. Even if you’re not happy about the move, try to maintain a positive attitude about it. During times of transition, a parent’s moods and attitudes can greatly affect kids, who may be looking for reassurance. Discussing the Move With Kids No matter what…[Read more]

It is important to understand that sometimes, nothing you can say or do will change how others view surrogacy; some people will simply refuse to be supportive. Reasons for this range from religious beliefs to financial views, to people merely stuck in old-fashioned customs. Although some opinions can be hurtful, it is best to answer a negative…[Read more]

A good solid agreement will clearly include all of the rights, as well as the responsibilities of both the surrogate and the intended parents of the child. It should also encompass any medical, psychological, and compensation issues. Once an agreement is in place, all parties should be happy with such, as well as with the consequences, should any…[Read more]

No matter where you are in your infertility journey, it’s important to recognize that these feelings are completely normal. Although they may not make you feel like yourself, they are an important part of your journey to accepting your infertility and moving forward with your family-building process. However, as you probably know, coping with i…[Read more]

Why Accepting Infertility is Crucial Before Starting the Surrogacy Process. The first step of us doing so is making sure that those who are interested in starting the surrogacy process are dealing with their infertility properly and preparing for conquering infertility. We know how important it is to start the emotional process of surrogacy from a…[Read more]

Surrogacy is one of life’s most exciting journeys for both IPs and Surrogates alike. The joy felt during this thrilling time period is monumental, something you will no doubt want to share with those closest to you. Unfortunately, as many Surrogates and IPs have found, not everyone will be able or willing to share in your enthusiasm. Many p…[Read more]

For those who decide that surrogacy is the right option for building a family, it is important to obtain legal services throughout the surrogacy process. An attorney needs to be retained to create a contract between the intended parents and the surrogate, often referred to as the surrogacy agreement. IVF (in vitro fertilization) clinics require a…[Read more]

A surrogacy agency interviews and evaluates women who would like to be gestational surrogates in order to verify that a woman is in good physical and mental health. This evaluation process is one of the most important reasons for using a surrogacy agency. Surrogates who are matched up with people who cannot have a baby will verify whether they are…[Read more]

Every surrogacy is different, and each surrogate may walk away from her experience with different benefits and rewards. However, each surrogacy is life-changing, and there is something to be gained from every journey. Here are some of the main ways surrogacy can benefit these amazing women and their families: Surrogates enjoy a deep sense of…[Read more]

The advantages of surrogacy are clear to the hundreds of families who have been created in this special way. Here are just a few surrogacy benefits that intended parents enjoy: Surrogacy allows infertile couples, single people and members of the LGBT community to become parents when they may not be able to have children otherwise. In most cases,…[Read more]

Surrogacy is fulfilling, for both the parents as well as the surrogate. For the parents, the feeling is a sense of completeness from a new family member. For the surrogate, the feeling is one of pride from having provided the parents with a baby. Surrogates around the world are strong, selfless women who delight at giving hope and opportunity to…[Read more]

If you’ve gained weight recently, try not to worry. In some cases, gaining a few pounds may even be normal or beneficial. No matter what your situation is, it’s best to handle your weight gain with a positive mindset. Determine if your weight gain is healthy or if there are other underlying factors that might affect your health. Developing a p…[Read more]

Studies have also shown that women who conceive less than six months after giving birth may have a higher risk for complications such as a ruptured uterus or a premature or low-birth weight baby. You’ll need some time to adjust to your new life as a parent, too, before you add another baby into the mix. By giving yourself plenty of time to heal…[Read more]

Grazing between meals used to be on the weight-loss hit list. But nutritionists now know that it’s better to satisfy a craving with healthy grub than ignore it and risk a junk-food binge later. The best picks are filling, protein-packed snacks, such as one stick of string cheese, a tablespoon of peanut butter on a piece of fruit, or a medium-size…[Read more]