New Parents

Adoption: What To Do After The Home Study Approval

Posted 3 weeks 1 day ago by Lori Kerrigan

Planning, Conceiving, Pregnancy, Birth, New Parents, Adoption

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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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How to Deal With Mommy Guilt

Posted 3 weeks 4 days ago by Karen Putz

New Parents

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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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10 Things No One Ever Told Me About Being a Mom

Posted 4 weeks 19 hours ago by Carrie Kirby

New Parents

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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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The Infant Who Never Stops Crying: 4 Ideas For Mothers Of Colicky Kids

Posted 7 weeks 2 days ago by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer

Discipline, New Parents, Culture, Diseases & Disorders

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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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Shared Parenting: Why it Works for Us

Posted 9 weeks 20 hours ago by Sherry Pardy

Chores, Discipline, Home Life, Finances, Shopping, New Parents

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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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Please Stop Giving Advice.

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

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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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Kids Music that Doesn't Suck

Posted 12 weeks 1 day ago by Sherry Pardy

Home Life, Entertainment, New Parents

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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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Mom - To - Be ...... Got Skills?

Posted 14 weeks 5 days ago by Corina Fiore

New Parents

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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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Hilarious Sermon-Free Picture Books to Tame the Tantrum and Ameliorate the Meltdown

Posted 15 weeks 1 day ago by Katherine Turner

Discipline, Shopping, Entertainment, Etiquette, Learning Tools, New Parents, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Pre School

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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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Exclusive Pumping: You May Still be Able to Breastfeed

Posted 17 weeks 1 day ago by Katherine Turner

New Parents

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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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Waiting to Find Out the Sex: Selfish, Fun or Both?

Posted 17 weeks 3 days ago by Sonja Stewart

Planning, Pregnancy, Birth, New Parents, Relationships

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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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Why Stay-At-Home-Dads Are Good For Families

Posted 17 weeks 4 days ago by Fred Lee

Home Life, New Parents

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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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Parenting Bucket List

Posted 17 weeks 6 days ago by Sherry Pardy

Health, Social Skills, Relocation, Entertainment, New Parents, Culture, Relationships, Wellness, Extra Curricular

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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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A Suburban Mom: Notes from the Asylum--Today's Moms Can Relate!

Posted 17 weeks 6 days ago by Karen Putz

Home Life, New Parents

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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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THE CHOICE BETWEEN FEEDING HER BABY BREAST MILK OR FORMULA IS MOM’S ALONE

Posted 18 weeks 6 hours ago by Katherine Turner

Pregnancy, Birth, New Parents, Conflict Resolution, Breastfeeding, Culture, Nutrition

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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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Sweep the Blues Away

Posted 18 weeks 2 days ago by Sherry Pardy

Chores, Home Life, Health, New Parents, Time Management, Work Balance, Relationships, Diseases & Disorders

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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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Errands Without the Stress!

Posted 19 weeks 2 days ago by Lori Kerrigan

Finances, Shopping, Pregnancy, Entertainment, Learning Tools, New Parents, Time Management

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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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Why Mommy Wears Makeup

Posted 19 weeks 3 days ago by Sonja Stewart

Home Life, Health, Social Skills, Etiquette, New Parents, Culture, Relationships

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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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Kid Friendly Without the Cost

Posted 20 weeks 1 day ago by Lori Kerrigan

Safety, Babysitters & Nannies, Entertainment, New Parents

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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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Kate Gosselin, Hero No More

Posted 20 weeks 2 days ago by Sherry Pardy

Home Life, Social Skills, New Parents

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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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