Love vs. Infatuation
Love vs. Infatuation Greta Bailey, THRIVE Educator Not even 24 hours after February 14th, stores will rapidly throw away their sparkly heart-shaped decorations, take down their romantic flower displays, and try to get rid of their chocolate boxes as fast as they can. Valentine’s Day will be a thing of the past, and any signs or sales reminiscent of the…
Loving Your Partner Well: A Few Practical Tips
Relationships can be difficult, but with a little nurture and love, they can be wonderful! That’s why here at Life’s Choices, we are passionate about providing resources and support to help you invest in your relationship. Valentine’s Day is approaching next week, and while you should love your partner all year round, we’re sharing a few practical tips in honor…
A Baby-Friendly Holiday Survival Guide: Traveling Tips and More
When I had an infant and a toddler, we moved to the mountains and were a good hour away from most of our family (with some members, a full day’s drive away). When our first Christmas away from family rolled around, we found ourselves facing new choices about how best to survive Christmas. If you are wondering how to manage…
And Baby Makes Three: Adjusting to Life With Your Partner After Giving Birth
For most couples, bringing home a baby is a greatly anticipated event. They host gender reveal parties with family and friends and gather for baby showers. They prepare the nursery, setting up the crib and changing station and stocking it with impossibly small diapers and onesies. They take childbirth classes and come up with a birthing plan for the hospital.…
Free Pregnancy and Family Services in Berks County, Pennsylvania
At Life’s Choices we offer a variety of free services focused on pregnancy, family relationships and much more. With locations in Kutztown and Hamburg, Pennsylvania, our non-profit organization deeply cares about the well-being of our clients throughout the Berks County area and beyond. It is our goal to provide quality services in a friendly, non-judgmental environment. WHO WE ARE Life’s…
4 Ways to Invest in Your Relationship This Valentine’s Day
Romance and thoughtful gifts are a sweet aspect of Valentine’s Day. Who doesn’t love fragrant flowers and chocolate treats? But romance alone won’t sustain a healthy relationship. For a relationship to thrive, both members must be willing to selflessly invest of themselves — to put the other person’s needs before their own. So, what are some practical ways to accomplish…
Affordable Summer Date Night Ideas
It’s that time of the year when the weather is heating up, the sun is shining longer and your date night routine of staying inside all the time might be changing as places are opening up again. But let’s be real, date nights can get expensive and not everyone has the money to go to an amusement park for the…
How to Have Healthy Relationships at a Distance
There’s no doubt that we’re currently living in interesting times, and we’re all experiencing a lot of changes right here in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Social distancing can be isolating, scary and can affect us differently every day. For some of you, it may be affecting your relationships. Whether it’s friendships, family or a dating relationship, there’s a chance that you…
Invest in Your Relationship this Valentine’s Day
It’s Valentine’s Day — the holiday of red roses and heart-shaped chocolate! While we, too, love thoughtful gestures and sweet treats at Life’s Choices, we believe that it takes more than romantic wooing for a relationship to thrive. A healthy relationship takes time and effort to cultivate. That’s why we’re dedicated to providing resources for couples and families throughout Berks…
4 Tips for a Healthier Relationship
This month, people around the globe will be celebrating their significant others with an abundance of heart shaped everything. Thoughtful notes and tasty treats will be dispersed generously, and Valentine’s Day will once again dominate the month of February. While many interpret Valentine’s Day to be focused on romance, it can be used to celebrate much more! At Life’s Choices,…