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Holding on to hope during infertility
According to the National Survey of Family Growth, one in seven couples grapple with secondary infertility, a couple’s inability to conceive a baby, even though they've had at least one child in the...
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Spread the love with a valentine-themed baby shower
Did you know that February is one of the busiest months for hosting a baby shower? It makes perfect sense! Stores are overflowing with festive heart candies, pink and red decorations, stickers, heart...
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Tattoo tips for moms
Whether you’re getting a tattoo to honor your kids or not, use these tips to be smart about your new ink. Learn what parts of your body will do some extra sagging and discover unique tattoos that moms...
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Make-at-home toys to develop fine motor skills
Children with special needs struggle with so many tasks that come easily to everyone around them. Instead of spending a lot to buy the most precise toys and tools to help your child strengthen fine...
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Second semester parent-teacher conference
Once your kids get back into the swing of the school schedule after the holidays, you'll be hearing from the teachers for conference time. What should you expect from this meeting and how can you...
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Fit in with a “mommy group”
The world of motherhood is a subculture all its own. Once you give birth, it seems that a wide variety of social circles open up to embrace you. There are countless options for support groups, play...
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Autism: You gotta be in it to win it
The winning lottery ticket. Each time a company or person introduces a new autism study, a new autism “therapy” or new uses for off-label drugs, parents of special needs children feel the same sense of...
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Does “mother-ese” help or hurt verbal development?
Every parent does it eventually. One minute, you’re holding up your end of an impassioned debate about border control. The next moment, a baby enters the room and your Ivy League education is reduced...
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Not now, Mommy's pole dancing
Sexy workouts are all the rage, but should you tell your kids that you're burning calories on the pole? You may not be a stripper mom — not that there's anything wrong with that — but you may enjoy the...
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Magical baby names from fairy tales
From Tiana to Flynn, baby names from fairy tales are the hottest new trend for girls and boys. We have rounded up our favorite picks from classic fairy tales to the newest Disney prince and princesses...
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Privacy-invading apps: How to keep kids safe on mobile devices
Those iPhone games that your kids play may be collecting more personal information about your kids than you think. According to a recent Federal Trade Commission reportmany mobile applications are...
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One and done: Deciding to have an only child
If you’ve decided to have one child, you may have already caught loads of grief from your friends and family members. We discuss both the challenges and the benefits of raising an only child, and how...
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Shh... should mom keep a secret?
Your child comes home from school and has something to tell you, but asks you to promise not to breathe a word. Once you’ve agreed, she reveals she’s being bullied at school and if you tell, it’s only...
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Why moms choose to breastfeed
Breastfeeding is an intensely personal decision — one you must make before your labor begins and you are presented with a hungry newborn. You might be surprised to find that there are very few cons,...
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People with disabilities encourage "people-first language"
Has political correctness run amok, or should we change the way we talk to better reflect respect for people with disabilities? These days, there is a big emphasis on "people-first language." Has...
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Celeb bump day: Jenna Dewan-Tatum, Kristen Bell, Kim Kardashian
Happy Wednesday Hump Day — also known to us as Celebrity Baby Bump Day! We have rounded up the cutest pregnant celebrities of the week, including Channing Tatum’s pregnant wife, Jenna Dewan-Tatum, as...
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Chasing the Dream: Lessons for your kids
When we chase our dreams, it’s such an empowering and exciting thing. But it’s not just about us. Working toward our dreams leaves a lasting impact on our kids as well. They see the value of hard work...
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What a son needs from Mom
The mother-son relationship can be complex but it can also be extremely rewarding. While a father’s role in a boy’s life is a little easier to define, a mother’s influence is just as important. Sons...
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From soccer mom to hot mom
Just because you're a mom doesn't mean you can't be a siren! We're not suggesting you bust out the mini skirts on the school run, but there's no need to hide your hot self behind frumpy mom clothes!...
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Raising girls: "They told me Legos are just for boys"
With two daughters who have never put gender labels on toys or activities — from superheroes to dolls — this shattered me. What was I supposed to do when my then 6-year-old daughter came home from...
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