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The Science of Human Pregnancy and Childbirth

How is pregnancy a competition between mother and fetus? Why does a natural birth bond a mother and child? Why do babies cry? Evolutionary medicine says that pregnancy is a war between the mother and fetus. This is because the fetus manipulates the mother’s body to provide more nutrients, sometimes at the cost of the mother’s health. Even after birth, a baby will naturally alert its mother to its needs. Keep reading for more information on the evolution of human pregnancy.

Michelle Obama: Pregnancy and Fertility Challenges

How did Michelle Obama struggle with pregnancy? How did the Obama family affect Barack’s political reputation? Michelle Obama always dreamed of being a mother but when the time came, she struggled to get pregnant. After trying many different methods, she finally became pregnant thanks to IVF. But it wasn’t smooth sailing from there. The Obama’s new family impacted both of their careers. Continue on to learn about Michelle Obama’s pregnancy and the effects it had on her life.

Michelle Obama’s Family: Growing Up in Chicago

What was Michelle Obama’s family life like growing up? What influences did Michelle’s parents have on her education? Michelle Obama’s first stage of Becoming starts with her family life in Chicago. She grew up in a one-bedroom apartment with her parents and older brother and she credits her mother, Marian, for teaching her to value education. Keep reading to learn more about Michelle Obama’s family and childhood.

Michelle Obama’s Childhood: Young Overachiever

What event awoke Michelle Obama’s ambitious nature? Why does Michelle credit her mother for her success? Michelle Obama has been an overachiever since she can remember. Even in kindergarten, she strived to get that gold star and she even skipped the second grade because she was too advanced for the class. Continue on to learn more about Michelle Obama’s childhood.

Why Sports Are Good for Kids: Health and More

Are there reasons why sports are good for kids? How can kids benefit from learning competitiveness at an early age? Kids have long been involved in sports. In addition to keeping kids occupied and healthy, there are other reasons why sports are good for kids, including that it teaches mental strength. Keep reading for some of the reasons why sports are good for kids.

Malia and Sasha Obama: Growing Up Famous

What was it like for Malia and Sasha Obama to grow up in the White House? How did the Obama girls handle the media attention? Growing up in the White House means constant secret agent escorts and being followed by the media. Yet, Malia and Sasha grew up to be respectable women despite living in the shadow of their dad’s presidency. Keep reading to learn about how Malia and Sasha Obama handled growing up in the White House.

Life in the White House: No Freedom or Privacy

What is life in the White House like? What was it like for Malia and Sasha to grow up as the President’s children? When the Obamas moved into the White House, everything about their home lives changed. The family had no privacy from the secret service, the kids had to be accompanied to school by armed agents, and Michelle couldn’t even open a window to let in a breeze. But they were harshly reminded why it’s all necessary. Keep reading to learn about life in the White House.

Michelle Obama’s Teenage Years: Introvert and Identity

What were Michelle Obama’s teenage years like? What qualities set her apart from other kids her age? Michelle Obama admits she was oddly mature for her age and she credits that to her parents. As a teenager, she was serious and introverted and was even put in the “gifted” class at school. Continue on to learn more about Michelle Obama’s teenage years.

Michelle Obama: Balancing Public Life vs. Private Life

How did the Obamas attempt to live a normal life while in the White House? What steps did Michelle take to ensure that she maintained a personal life? After they moved into the White House, the Obama family quickly learned that their lives wouldn’t be the same. Michelle and Barack couldn’t even go to dinner and a movie without shutting down the streets of New York and Michelle struggled to balance her public life vs. her private life. Continue reading to learn more about how Michelle Obama tried to balance her public and private lives after moving into the White

Misdiagnosed Appendicitis: The Colton Burpo Story

Why did Colton visit Heaven? What is the beginning of the Colton Burpo story? What was Colton’s death-experience? In Pastor Todd Burpo’s book Heaven Is for Real, he shares the events that happened to his son, Colton, that led to his visit to Heaven. Colton wasn’t even four-years-old when he fell seriously ill. The doctors didn’t think he was going to survive. This is Colton Burpo’s story of misdiagnosed appendicitis. Keep reading for the Colton Burpo story.