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Posted 3 weeks 1 day ago by Lori Kerrigan
Planning, Conceiving, Pregnancy, Birth, New Parents, Adoption
Are you adopting? Have you finally completed the home study approval? Are you unsure of what to do in this time of waiting? It's time to celebrate and prepare!
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Posted 3 weeks 4 days ago by Karen Putz
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Guilt and motherhood go hand-in-hand. Learn how to recognize guilt when it creeps up and how to deal with it.
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Posted 4 weeks 19 hours ago by Carrie Kirby
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OK, there are millions of things people never told me about this particular topic. What if I had known all this beforehand -- would I still have had kids? Yeah, but I would have definitely gotten more therapy, worn more bikinis and stayed later at more parties first.
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Posted 7 weeks 2 days ago by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
Discipline, New Parents, Culture, Diseases & Disorders
If your baby cries unceasingly, you need help as much as your child does. Though it may take months, your child will eventually stop. You, on the other hand, will carry the scars of the difficult time for years unless you learn ways to move forward. Here are some ideas.
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Posted 9 weeks 20 hours ago by Sherry Pardy
Chores, Discipline, Home Life, Finances, Shopping, New Parents
According to a recent New York Times article, the fact my husband does the laundry makes us trendy parents. Who knew?
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Posted 10 weeks 21 hours ago by Corina Fiore
Safety, Discipline, Home Life, Education, Pregnancy, Social Skills, Birth, No Children Zone, Etiquette, New Parents, Conflict Resolution, Work Balance, Culture, Relationships
The picture represents how I feel about unsolicited or absolute advice: angry and annoyed. I often ignore advice, shake my head in agreement, and move on my way. I wasn't always that way, and I was reminded of the havoc unsolicited advice can reap on a family when reading a message board this week.
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Posted 12 weeks 1 day ago by Sherry Pardy
Home Life, Entertainment, New Parents
Looking for some tunes for the smaller set that don't include 5 guys in bright colored shirts singing about an octopus? Luckily, good, fun kids music isn’t so obscure anymore.
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Posted 14 weeks 5 days ago by Corina Fiore
New Parents
Sure, you have prepared and read about L&D. You have prepared the nursery. You have researched and purchased gear. But have you physically trained for motherhood? Here are a few exercises to get you started. Train to be a "Supermom"
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Posted 15 weeks 1 day ago by Katherine Turner
Discipline, Shopping, Entertainment, Etiquette, Learning Tools, New Parents, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Pre School
Want a novel tack to take the next time your kid flings himself face-down in front of a Tonka Truck display or blows a gasket because her “very pink” underpants are in the wash? Try making them laugh at what makes them cry!
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Posted 17 weeks 1 day ago by Katherine Turner
New Parents
Most of us know the benefits of breastfeeding and the advantages it has over formula, but what if it just isn’t working out? You may find the solution in exclusive pumping. Read on before throwing in the burpcloth.
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Posted 17 weeks 3 days ago by Sonja Stewart
Planning, Pregnancy, Birth, New Parents, Relationships
What are you having? A baby. Why it's ok to keep the gender a mystery, even if it means a clash with your mother-in-law.
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Posted 17 weeks 4 days ago by Fred Lee
Home Life, New Parents
Stay-at-home-dads might not get the respect they deserve, but being at home with the children goes a long way to promoting a balanced, healthy, and happy environment for the entire family.
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Posted 17 weeks 6 days ago by Sherry Pardy
Health, Social Skills, Relocation, Entertainment, New Parents, Culture, Relationships, Wellness, Extra Curricular
In thinking about all the things I want to do before I die, I realized there were just as many, if not more, to do with/for my kids before I kicked the bucket.
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Posted 17 weeks 6 days ago by Karen Putz
Home Life, New Parents
Meredith O'Brien says that the real story of motherhood is honest, flawed, oftentimes idiotic, sleep-deprived and messy. Her book will make you laugh and nod your head in agreement.
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Posted 18 weeks 6 hours ago by Katherine Turner
Pregnancy, Birth, New Parents, Conflict Resolution, Breastfeeding, Culture, Nutrition
Dear Mammary Militia: Thanks for the personal interest in informing all of us about the benefits of breastfeeding like we haven’t been made aware in our prenatal visits, books and articles, or in conversations with people who actually know us, like family and friends. Now mind your own business.
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Posted 18 weeks 2 days ago by Sherry Pardy
Chores, Home Life, Health, New Parents, Time Management, Work Balance, Relationships, Diseases & Disorders
Got a nasty case of Baby Blues or something a bit more serious? Try doing some spring cleaning to chase the clouds, and dust bunnies away!
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Posted 19 weeks 2 days ago by Lori Kerrigan
Finances, Shopping, Pregnancy, Entertainment, Learning Tools, New Parents, Time Management
Do you know that taking care of errands can actually be relaxing? Check out these top online shopping "hot spot" sites, cozy up to your computer, and get those errands done!
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Posted 19 weeks 3 days ago by Sonja Stewart
Home Life, Health, Social Skills, Etiquette, New Parents, Culture, Relationships
Do you need to wear mascara to go to the supermarket? You're not alone. Why mom needs to "put her face on," to get on with her day.
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Posted 20 weeks 1 day ago by Lori Kerrigan
Safety, Babysitters & Nannies, Entertainment, New Parents
Do you need a kid friendly house, but can't be bothered with the cost? Check out these low-cost and free ideas, to transform your home into a place kids love to be!
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Posted 20 weeks 2 days ago by Sherry Pardy
Home Life, Social Skills, New Parents
Kate Gosselin was, until very recently, my hero in Multiples Mommahood. Find out why I'm moving Mrs. Gosselin out of first place.
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