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10Aug 2017 by alexiamcleod

LGBTQ Couples and Adoption

Adoption, Blog, Motivation, Parenting, Therapy, Tips

Children can bring couples many delightful memories. They can also help the couple feel like a true and complete family. However, we must acknowledge that couples are no longer only men and women, but there are plenty of openly same sex couples who would also like to have a complete family of their own. Many LGBTQ couples want the same opportunities to adopt and have a family just as heterosexual couples. However, the route to completing their families through adoption can be extremely difficult. It can be especially difficult if the state they live in has strict laws on LGBTQ couples adopting and what state or country they are deciding to adopt their child from. Since 2010, in the Sunshine State, the ban on gay and lesbian adoption was ruled…

08Aug 2017 by alexiamcleod

Surrogacy as an Option

Adoption, Blog, Motivation, Parenting, Therapy

The joys of starting a family can be challenging for some. However, there are several options that can help your dreams of having a family become reality. There are various options that you can choose from to start a family like adoption, traditional surrogacy, and gestational surrogacy. Although adoption is one of the most common routes for couples who would like to start a family, surrogacy is also a common option. The process of surrogacy depends on the type of surrogacy. As mentioned there are two primary types of surrogacy, traditional and gestational. Traditional surrogacy is when the surrogate carries the embryo and is the donor of the egg, making her the biological mother. In this case, the surrogate will be impregnated with sperm from the intended father, who will…

03Aug 2017 by alexiamcleod

Solving Your Relationship Issues

Blog, Relationship, Therapy, Tips

No relationship is perfect! Everyone hits a rough patch here and then. The important thing though is to not let it have a negative impact on your relationship. Especially if you know this person is someone incredibly special. Relationships take a lot of communication and trust. It's important that when a disagreement arises you talk it out with your partner first. One of the most common situations that happen in relationships is that when a conflict arises, most people don't discuss it with their partners first. Instead, they go to their friends and try to figure it out instead of just being completely honest with their partner. Sure, you may be going to your friends because you trust them 100 percent and they may be able to provide great insight.…

01Aug 2017 by alexiamcleod

Go on a Vacation, You Won’t Regret It!

Blog, Health, Motivation, Tips

A couple months left until summer will officially be over! With that in mind have you taken a few days off to enjoy the summer sun? There’s not much time left if you haven’t gone on a vacation, yet. Maybe you’re thinking who needs a vacation! Or I don’t have any money! Of course, there are million more excuses we tell ourselves, but we should really stop and go on that vacation. When given the chance to relax and go on a vacation you should take it! Everybody needs to take the time to relax and escape for a few days. It also creates wonderful memories and experiences that you’ll be able to look back on with joy and appreciation. Typically, when someone mentions a vacation, most think of the…

26Jul 2017 by alexiamcleod

The Importance of Me Time & Self-Pampering

Blog, Health, Motivation, Therapy, Tips

Most of us are busy, day in, day out, leaving us very little time to ourselves. However, that doesn’t mean you should forget about your self–care. Don’t wait for a day to where you will be able to finally treat yourself. Instead, you should take the initiative to schedule a day of self-pampering and self-care. There might be many reasons as to why you can’t ever schedule a time to yourself. You’re thinking, “I’m too busy” or “whenever I do schedule time for myself something always has to interfere with my time.” Although these are understandable and we know life can be hectic and unorganized at times, it should not stop you from giving yourself a break every once in awhile. Same goes for if you think the contrary about…

24Jul 2017 by alexiamcleod

Be Brave & Take That Leap

Blog, Health, Motivation, Tips

Fear has the ability to stop us in our tracks, preventing us from starting new and different things. Maybe it's something out of our comfort zone that makes us so unsure of taking that next leap, whether it’s a big or small decision. However, that feeling of uncertainty and fear should not stop you from taking your life to the next chapter. It’s understandable to have the feeling of uncertainty and fear when your life begins to shape its path differently. But instead of worrying about the feeling of uncertainty and fear, you should focus on how this new journey can impact your life in a totally positive and exciting new way. Life sometimes shows us new opportunities, which can be frightening. You may be afraid of change or you…

21Jul 2017 by alexiamcleod

The Importance of Spending Quality Time with Your Child

Blog, Health, Motivation, Parenting, Tips

Spending quality time is better than just killing time with your child. Being a parent can be a challenging time. Especially if it’s your first time or if it’s been awhile since your last child. It’s hard enough when you’re worried about your child’s well-being. Whether they are eating right, getting the right amount of outside playtime, etc. But what about the time you spend with your child? What are you doing to make it memorable? Are you spending quality time with them or is it just time spent with them? It’s one thing to have them by your side all the time, making sure they aren’t getting into trouble. But that doesn’t necessarily count as quality time nor will it impact them in a positive way in the future. However,…

20Jul 2017 by alexiamcleod

Living a Stress-Free Life

Blog, Health, Motivation, Tips

A guide to living a stress-free life We are finally well into the month of July! It’s hard to believe that the year is already half way gone. With that said, some of you may be stressing over all the things you have yet to do. If this sounds all too familiar, stop stressing. You’re not doing yourself any good by worrying. If anything, it could be stressing you out even more. Instead of feeling like you haven’t done anything, you should take it as an opportunity to see what you can do from now to live a positive and stress-free life. Although it may be a bit difficult to begin, it will be worth it once you figure out what works for you. If you feel that your stress…

12Jul 2017 by alexiamcleod

Feeling Confident in Your Swimwear

Blog, Health, Motivation

Summer is in full swing, meaning it’s time to break out your swimsuits. Not feeling 100 percent confident in your swimwear? Well, you should feel confident. Don’t let your nerves get the best of you and make you feel like you’re any less beautiful than what you are. It’s common and easy for most people, especially women, to feel nervous being in front of strangers, showing more skin than usual. However, you shouldn’t let that stop you from wearing what you like or stopping you from enjoying a day out at the pool or beach. No matter what shape or size you are, know that you are not alone in feeling self-conscious about your body. Also, realize that if you don’t visit the beach or pool as often you are…

05Jul 2017 by alexiamcleod

Eat What You Love & Still Stay Healthy

Blog, Health

Weight loss can be a challenging time for anyone who wishes to lose weight. It is a time when your patience, dedication, and willpower are put to the test. Although weight loss can be a challenging time, it’s possible to get to your desired weight or size. If you really want to see a change you have to look at all the aspects of your lifestyle. Most importantly though, you have to see how you can improve your lifestyle if it has gone down an unhealthy path. The first thing we tend to do when trying to change our unhealthy ways is by cutting out all the bad things that we have been doing and eating that has caused us to gain weight. However, by going cold turkey on the…