With kids going back to school there are things that you seem to always expect. That is that your kids are going to get sick, and then they will make you sick. Its terrible. There are so many germs at school, kids don’t want to be absent so they go to school sick. Then they make your family sick. There
Read moreThe popular children’s show “Sesame Street” has added a character which will help introduce the concept of blended families. Rudy, a red-horned monster, is the new step-brother of Abby Cadabby. Abby’s mother and Rudy’s father will marry later in the season. The children’s show will do scenerio’s depicting various stages of Rudy and Abby getting to know each other. This
Read moreIt is sad but true: Kids are not getting enough rest at night and it is affecting their performance at skill and elsewhere. Do you know the number of hours of sleep your child should be getting? What is a good bedtime to send your child off into dream land? Those answers are important to know, and the answers are
Read moreUpon having the first of her four children losing a tooth, a creative mother established an elaborate system of leaving a tooth for the tooth fairy along with the tooth fairy’s subsequent visit. While that worked well for a time, this system was foiled when one child lost two teeth in three days. But she adjusted the process. Finally, she
Read moreHeartburn is an incredibly common issue with pregnant women and like all things pregnancy related their are a million myths about how to solve it. However, this myth may be the most counter intuitive of all. Apparently, the best way to avoid heart burn during pregnancy is to not eat during meals. So, when over the counter meds, cutting out
Read moreA mother thinks back on a parenting book she read, one that details how one mom focused on different areas in the home each month to help teach her children accountability. The narrow focus was praised by the author, noting that focusing on just one area a month is much easier to manage than many aspects of the home at
Read moreAs a parent it’s extremely important for one to have a separate identity from “mom”. Getting out of the house can be hard, therefore it’s necessary to have a few tricks up you sleeve. Ideally the grandparents would be available for child care whenever needed. If that isn’t a reality then maybe your partner can put in some effort. Sometimes
Read moreThe author is facing a dilemma, baby number two is on the way but she is trying to sell her house. The question is do you even bother setting up a nursery for a babu who will spend his early months in her bedroom? Money is also tight because the house has nit sold, so that is also a factor.
Read moreHaving a baby is an eye-opening experience, and brings a slew of unexpected events and emotions along with it. Between feelings of postpartum depression as a result of hormonal imbalances and a new appreciation (or lack thereof) for yourself, it can be a scary time! Worry not, many of these feelings are a result of the life changing event you
Read moreSisterhood is a bond like no other, and bringing motherhood into the mix can only strengthen things. In the days of social media and lightning fast communication over the internet, sisters that are pregnant together can share the experience even if they are very far apart geographically. This has led to an increased kinship for some families. Having a baby
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