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Something that is highly anticipated and can be incredibly exciting during pregnancy is the nesting instinct. This is a primal instinct that most if not all female mammals go through while preparing for their young, and can be seen in pregnant women as well.
For a pregnant woman nesting is an uncontrollable urge to clean and [...]
by Colleen Langenfeld
“Mom, I’m bored!”
“Dad, play with me!!”
Sound familiar?
If you’re a parent, these plaintive cries from your children can become daily shouts. As busy moms and dads, we’re continuously torn by the demands on our time. Here are some simple ways to spend time with your kids while getting the jobs done that need to [...]
At first glance, the most environmentally friendly way to clean up a spill is with a rag, like an old holey mismatched sock or worn-out T-shirt. In fact, r-a-g could stand for “recycled absorbent garment.” Sometimes, however, a product is worth the investment because of its quality. Microfiber cleaning cloths are one such product.
Paper towels [...]
Do you remember the good old days when you could grab your sled in the winter and head down the nearest hill with all your friends from the neighborhood? You probably made a game out of catching snowflakes on your tongue. Would you really want your child to try that these days with all the [...]
As you are probably aware, many beauty products and perfumes not only do animal testing, they also harm the environment. Now that you have a new little angel in your life, you have to be extra careful about keeping this planet a safe and happy place for your baby as well as all those grandchildren [...]
After the new baby, the thing you probably dread the most, other than those two o’clock feedings when you’re still half asleep, is your menstrual cycle starting back just like Old Faithful. Since your life and your body will never be the same again after the birth of your wonderful new baby, why not consider [...]
by Elizabeth Pantley, Contemporary Books, 2001
“Dad! I’m home!” Melody announced her arrival from school in the typical way. “Where are you?’
“In my office, Mel,” Kevin answered. She ambled in, knowing she’d get a hug, a smile, and an inquiry about her day. After they exchanged greetings and Melody told him about her day at school, [...]
by Elizabeth Pantley, Author of Kid Cooperation and Perfect Parenting
Question:
My child’s bedroom looks like it’s been put through a blender! I can’t see the carpet, and to walk through the room I have to dodge clothes, toys, and last week’s snack wrappers. My child doesn’t care, but I do. When I yell and threaten we [...]
For first time moms breastfeeding can seem like a daunting task. What do you do, how do you do it, how do you know if you are successful, and what if you run into problems? The mistake many make is that they do not prepare ahead of time to breastfeed their baby, instead waiting till [...]
As your baby grows and learns, they will begin discovering all the new parts of his body. One part of his body he will probably discover by the time he is about three months old is his hand. Every time you look at him you may see him sitting there with his hand in or [...]
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