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Old Wives’ Tales and Pregnancy

Posted 3 weeks 1 day ago by Sonja Stewart

Pregnancy

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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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The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Parenthood

Posted 8 weeks 5 days ago by Sonja Stewart

No Children Zone, Wellness

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How dealing with past childhood traumas can make you a better parent. One day at a time.

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Poo Poo in the Potty!

Posted 9 weeks 1 day ago by Sonja Stewart

Social Skills, Learning Tools

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Poo poo in the potty is almost too good to be true. What to do while still basking in the glory of accomplishment.

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How to Say "No!"

Posted 11 weeks 7 hours ago by Sonja Stewart

Family Planning, Discipline, Time Management

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Two letters, one word, so hard to say. What my two year old is teaching me to say with tact and purpose, one tantrum at a time.

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How Men and Women See Finances Differently

Posted 11 weeks 6 days ago by Sonja Stewart

Family Planning, Discipline, Finances

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How I passed the buck to my husband, and it didn't look anything like an "I Love Lucy" episode. Ok, maybe just a little.

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

Posted 12 weeks 2 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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Breaking Up With Elmo: A Lazy Parent's Call to Arms

Posted 13 weeks 1 hour ago by Sonja Stewart

Family Planning, Discipline, Home Life, Babysitters & Nannies, Entertainment, Relationships

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Elmo, it isn’t you. Really, it’s me. Don’t blame yourself. How I broke up with television and beat lazy parenting.

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Light's Out! Why I'm No Longer Energy Efficient

Posted 13 weeks 2 days ago by Sonja Stewart

Safety, Family Planning, Home Life, Health, Healthcare, Wellness

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I ripped out every energy saving light bulb in my house. Yes my energy bill is (a lot) higher. But after doing some research, I realized, being pregnant, and having a toddler in my home, it was the right thing to do.

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Morning Sickness, Cured!

Posted 14 weeks 3 hours ago by Sonja Stewart

Family Planning, Health, Pregnancy, Nutrition, Healthcare, Wellness

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Yes you are thrilled about the new baby. But your stomach and head have other ideas. The good news is, you don't have to feel horrible in your first trimester. Really. It just takes patience, planning, and potato chips.

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Why Mommy Wears Makeup

Posted 14 weeks 2 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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Sibling Rivalry or an Only Lonely? Tick Tock…

Posted 15 weeks 19 hours ago by Sonja Stewart

Planning, Conceiving

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Having one is so much easier. But what do you do when you know you aren't done? On your mark...Get set...

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Dirty Little Secrets

Posted 15 weeks 2 days ago by Sonja Stewart

Health, Etiquette, New Parents, Healthcare, Wellness

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I found out I can go four days without a shower. But just because I can, doesn't mean I should. Here's how my family survives my funk.

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Walking off the Weight, The Wiggles Way

Posted 16 weeks 1 day ago by Sonja Stewart

Health

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Walk or wiggle away the baby weight! This is the second in a three part series designed to help you lose weight, the healthy, easy, and energizing way. This is so doable.

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Drink Away the Baby Weight

Posted 16 weeks 5 days ago by Sonja Stewart

Health

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Losing the weight, one sip at a time. The easiest way to drop the pounds, pick up energy, and get healthy. The first in a three part series.

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Feeding the 5,000: A Lesson in Entertaining on a Budget

Posted 17 weeks 4 days ago by Sonja Stewart

Entertainment

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Are you ready to perform a miracle when guests come knocking? Or do you panic at the thought of feeding the "sheep"? Here's how you can keep them full without depleting your savings account.

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How to be a Work at Home Mom

Posted 18 weeks 1 day ago by Sonja Stewart

Work Balance

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Want to work from home, but have no idea where to begin? Let me tell you what I learned, the hard way. Trust me, it isn't easy, but it can be done. I'm going to walk you through it.

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Mommy Cliques: A Ninja Survival Guide

Posted 18 weeks 6 days ago by Sonja Stewart

Relationships

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Why do I feel like I'm in high school again when I hang out with other moms at playgroups? Are there really mommy cliques, and if so, where do I sign up? The mom of a toddler enters a brave new world and offers survival tips.

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