Many mothers feel anxious about returning to their pre-pregnancy weight soon after giving birth. I, for one one, am one of those mothers. But rather than check my weight obsessively, what I do is...
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I went shopping for winter clothes today. I had fun scouring Zara's, H&M's and the local Baby-Walz for a whole new wardrobe for my newborn and toddler. Actually, I could have saved a lot...
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Decorating your child's room could be fun. You and your child (should he/she be old enough) can let your imaginations run wild with what you can do to make the room more lively. You can opt to...
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Bored with giving away candies which kids can buy in any store, anytime of the year? Want to be the talk of your children's playmates for being the most interesting trick-or-treat candy giver? If...
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I have never been as excited about a baby product as when I saw this (see photo on the left), the BuggyPod. "buggypod has been designed to provide a means of transporting two children together -...
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by Melissa Petri on October 10, 2006
October is Children's Health Month. It's the perfect time to focus on the importace of providing a safe environment for our children. Whether they are at home, in school or at at the...
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Trick or treat, Smell my feet Give me something good to eat! Halloween is just around the corner. I can imagine how the young ones are soooo looking forward to trick-or-treating, time when they can...
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by Melissa Petri on October 08, 2006
Many are impressed (or horrified, depends on who is judging) of the fact that I have no problems to breastfeed my son in public. As soon as he cries for food and the letdown reflex kicks in, I'd...
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Our stats show that you do visit. However, only a few of you leave comments about what we have posted. In order to hear more about your parenting styles and your opinion, we are setting up a small...
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Margaret asks, "I'm doing research to find out about stresses of moms with a new baby, who also have a toddler at home. How is it going with meeting the needs of the toddler while caring for...
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Best Western International, Inc. has decided to appeal to the female of the species by forging a partnership with Travel Mom. Travel expert Emily Kaufmann, also know as the Travel Mom, will write a...
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Despite the fact that I am already a few days late, I have decided to still follow Liz's great example and share with you, dear readers, other interesting parenting blogs/bloggers. Here's how...
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Parenting is easier the second time around. Gone are the doubts in my head whether I am bathing him right. Same with the nightmares of dropping him on his head. And changing diapers is now the most...
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We've all seen several pictures of her trudging around New York, proudly sporting a big belly. And late Tuesday, Maggie Gyllenhaal has finally given birth to her first daughter. Maggie and fiancé...
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by Melissa Petri on October 04, 2006
[photo source] Breast Cancer Awareness Month is intended to educate women about early breast cancer detection, diagnosis and treatment. Women are encouraged to take charge of their own breast health...
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What happens when Grandma or Uncle Ray babysits? Funny or Sick? What do you think?......
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Is your child expecting Santa to bring T.M.X. Elmo? Not sure about your chances over at ToysRUs, Wal-Mart and KB Toys with all the advance orders that they have received? Here are a few tips from our...
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