All moms are working moms. We all do what we have to do in order to become good parents and to raise a good child. For those who are gainfully employed, we try to arrange our schedule around our......
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"If only I had free time..." I have always planned in my hand what I would do the day I get a free time. Much as I love my son, there are times when I crave for days when I......
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November is National Adoption Month. It is the time to bring about awareness of the existence of thousands of children waiting to be adopted in foster homes. This year, National Adoption Day was...
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Thanksgiving has just come to pass and Christmas is close-by. It's yet another one of those busiest travel periods of the year. And when travelling with kids, we all know that parents can never...
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We all know how difficult it is to combine a career and motherhood. From time to time, one has to choose between the two. Every single time, I'd prioritize my son and just say "que sera, que...
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Today is the day when we step back and give thanks for all the blessings we have. HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO ALL!!! And after the celebration, what do most families have in store? Well, turkey goes a long...
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Dressed for winterHere I am all dressed for winter, As warm as warm can be. Sweater, hat, scarf, mittens, Coat, ski pants, boots, An extra pair of socks, Wow, I look so fat and chubby, But underneath...
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It's the season of giving once again. Time when all the stores are decked in Christmas decors and all those new toys out in the market are ostentatiously displayed to make little children beg...
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I just went to my cousin's second wedding. It was a perfect example of the declining values in our modern society. The bride is seven months pregnant. The groom wore his hair in a ponytail. The...
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With full-time jobs and kids to raise, some married couples find it hard to find time to focus on their marriage. Somehow, the relationship between man and wife have taken a backseat. How do you...
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Lucky are those who go through pregnancies feeling like a million dollars. With nary a sign of malaise, these women breeze through the 9-months as if it was the best moment of their lives. There are...
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Irene Nam is one prolific writer. When I first discovered her personal site, I was amazed by the quality of writing -- not to mention the emotion I felt while reading -- that I read through her...
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by Melissa Petri on November 13, 2005
For most pregnant women, particularly those with uncomplicated pregnancies, the second trimester is usually the best time to take off and travel as morning sickness and fatigue has usually lessened by...
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Have you read about celebrity moms and wonder how most of them manage to still look glamorous? Have you ever wondered how their interviews always talk about how they feel happy and in control? Have...
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by Melissa Petri on November 11, 2005
An updated labelling for the contraceptive patch Ortho Evra has been approved by the Food & Drug Administration. Ortho Evra, the first skin patch approved for birth control, apparently exposes...
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My son and I are waiting for a movie to start, and instead of listening to the half hour of advertising in the theater, we decided to walk around the mall. Across the way there is a video game...
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by Melissa Petri on November 09, 2005
"I've had a busy/bad day today" "Me, too" "I don't really feel like cooking" "Wanna go to McDonalds?" "Sure"It's like a ritual every once...
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What better way to share the good news and welcome a new life into this world than to organize a baby shower. Baby showers are normally held during the third trimester of the pregnancy. More often...
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Kids need to move around. "You want to keep your munchkins active because exercise tires them out for naps, works up a good appetite, keeps boredom and whining at bay and of course, keeps them...
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Pregnant women are excited about a lot of things. Apart from the birth of their child, pregnant women also look forward to the part when they can start buying baby clothes. They are also giddy to...
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by Melissa Petri on November 05, 2005
It's that season once again when the common cold, flu and bronchitis are in the air. And in my experience, I have noticed that kindergartens and schools sometimes seem like breeding grounds for...
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Nothing like parenting a toddler to make one feel inadequate at trying to get a point across. At least, that is how I am feeling right now as I (along with my husband) start potty-training my 2 year...
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by Melissa Petri on November 02, 2005
I cannot count the number of people I have seen in public toilets who just flush and go. There are even women who take the time to fix their make-up and their hair but do not bother to wash......
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