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Posted 4 days 10 hours ago by Sherry Pardy
Pregnancy, Birth
Morning sickness that requires a stint in the hospital is no laughing matter. However, that extreme illness may be an indicator of something joyful. Studies show women who suffer from disabling morning sickness are much more likely to expect a girl.
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Posted 1 week 1 day ago by Katherine Turner
Pregnancy
As someone who started to gray in junior high, I was not brave enough to go “skunk” when I was pregnant; but I was uncomfortable with exposing my fetus to a chemical head marinade every three weeks, too. Here are some of the things I tried – good, bad and ugly – and what I found that I still use to this day.
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Posted 1 week 1 day ago by Linsey Knerl
Home Life, Finances, Shopping
I'm all about living frugally. There are many things I buy for less by purchasing the off-brand. But should diapers be one of them?
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Posted 2 weeks 1 day ago by Sherry Pardy
Sex & Relationships, No Children Zone, Work Balance
Can't get out for a date? Why not bring Date Night In!
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Posted 3 weeks 2 days 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 3 days ago by Corina Fiore
Safety, Home Life, Social Skills, Relocation, Entertainment, Learning Tools, Culture, Relationships
I miss the olden days. You know, the olden days like 20 years ago. Life seemed different then. You belonged to a community, a neighborhood. The people in your neighborhood were part of your extended family. At some point in the last 20 years, the neighborhood has succumbed to death.
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Posted 6 weeks 3 days ago by Lori Kerrigan
Finances, Shopping, Relocation, Entertainment, Time Management
Tired of cooking? Does your budget not stretch enough to cover dining out with the entire family? Check out these restaurants where kids eat free....or really cheap!
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Posted 8 weeks 3 days ago by Sonja Stewart
Pregnancy
Reading through a pregnancy manual I came across some of these ancient wives’ tales and remembered my Guatemalan abuelita (tiny grandma) waving this crystal thing over my mom’s pregnant belly twenty two years ago. My mom said it was hogwash, but hey, abuelita was right when my baby sister popped out two months later. So now I wonder, is there any truth to some of these pregnancy myths?
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Posted 9 weeks 1 day 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 1 day ago by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
Pregnancy, Birth, Conflict Resolution
Ah, late pregnancy, a time for preparing crib sheets and stocking up on diaper wipes, doing kegels and finalizing names. And for me, also a time to go out and find my child a song. Here are ideas for how to create a personal lyric for your unborn (or already born, for that matter), and some reasons why it might be nice for them. Bonus: It’s nice for you, too.
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Posted 10 weeks 1 day 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 11 weeks 1 day ago by Fred Lee
Safety, Home Life
Plastic bottles are on everyone’s mind, but before you buy an expensive “safe” alternative, it’s good to know that not all plastics are that bad.
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Posted 12 weeks 2 days ago by Lori Kerrigan
Planning, Adoption
Are you overwhelmed by the many options available when it comes to adopting? Here are four adoption options that stood out the most to us.
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Posted 14 weeks 18 hours ago by Lori Kerrigan
Entertainment, Etiquette, Conflict Resolution, Sex Ed
American Idol is a favorite in households across the world, but is it really appropriate for young minds?
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Posted 14 weeks 6 days ago by Fred Lee
Education, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School
Montessori schools offer an excellent program for pointing your kids towards academic excellence, though their approach might not conform to every parent's idea of what it means to be a carefree child.
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Posted 14 weeks 6 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 Lori Kerrigan
Planning, Family Planning, Conceiving, Pregnancy, Birth, Adoption
What do you do when the IUI/ IVF does not work or is cancelled? How do you get through a child or pregnancy loss? It had me defeated, but other women endured. Here are their stories.
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Posted 15 weeks 5 days ago by Margaret Garcia-Couoh
Social Skills, Etiquette, Conflict Resolution, Culture, Relationships
What's it mean to be a mommy to you? This is my take on the day and the experience...
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Posted 16 weeks 1 day ago by Katherine Turner
Pregnancy
In this series, as someone who has experienced an assortment of prenatal eyesore indignities, I (over)share my horrors and my solutions. If these little nasties are something you never have to deal with and only read about here, you’ll feel all superior; if you can empathize, hey, at least you’ll know you’re not your own private freak-show.
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Posted 16 weeks 2 days ago by Lori Kerrigan
Planning, Conceiving, Finances, Healthcare, Diseases & Disorders
Has your infertility diagnosis left you feeling overwhelmed and helpless? Are you unclear on where to begin? Here are four areas that will start your journey off on a successful path.
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