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The Death of the Neighborhood

Posted 10 weeks 1 day ago by Corina Fiore

Safety, Home Life, Social Skills, Relocation, Entertainment, Learning Tools, Culture, Relationships

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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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Please Stop Giving Advice.

Posted 17 weeks 1 hour 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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Mom - To - Be ...... Got Skills?

Posted 21 weeks 4 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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Questions to Ask a Potential Pediatrician or Family Doctor

Posted 28 weeks 2 hours ago by Corina Fiore

Safety, Health, Vaccines, New Parents, Breastfeeding, Nutrition, Healthcare, Allergies, Diseases & Disorders

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Sometimes, as parents, we feel strange asking too many questions of a doctor. We then defer to a doctor’s judgment, without trusting our own instincts or getting our concerns addressed. By asking these questions of a potential doctor prior to or during the first visit, you will be able to determine quite quickly how comfortable you will feel with the doctor and whether or not this doctor is the right one for you.

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How to Relocate With Kids

Posted 34 weeks 1 day ago by Corina Fiore

Relocation

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Moving is always stressful. The packing, finding help, the lifting, the maneuvering, the unpacking, the saying goodbye. Now the task with kids underfoot. The kids have an attachment to the old home, old friends, an old school. Moving with kids can be tricky. But with these tips, you will be able to make the transition an easier one.

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How To Maintain Your Identity When Everything Has Changed

Posted 35 weeks 1 day ago by Corina Fiore

Home Life, Babysitters & Nannies, Sex & Relationships, New Parents, Relationships, Wellness

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Motherhood, although joyous, often causes alot of women to lose their identity. The demands of the day to day leave very little time for a woman to take care of herself and her own needs. These are ACTUAL tips to help you maintain your identity when your life has been turned upside down.

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