By Yana MikheevaGiving birth to twins (and sometimes to triplets) is a dream of many women, regardless of the fact that plural pregnancy proceeds more difficult and requires a special vigilance. But all troubles are overcome due to some certain aureole of heroism and a wish to take all pains at one go. It’s interesting, [...]
Tags: , age, fertility, genetics, mom, Pregnancy, probability, twins
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Similar to the TV show, Married with Children, being pregnant and having children already can be hectic, tiring, frustrating, but always full of joy, excitement and new experiences.
When you find out you are pregnant and tell your children that they are going to have a new brother or sister, the reactions can be mixed. Based [...]
Tags: , busy, children, mixed, mom, older, pregnant, reactions, siblings, tired
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by Susan Koiner
Ah, there is nothing like being an expectant mom. Along with your expanding waistline comes the ever growing list of products for you and your new bundle of joy. Preparing for a new baby can be a costly experience, especially in the areas of clothing and nursery furniture. The good news is that [...]
Tags: , ads, Baby, clothing, debt, mom, Money, new, newspaper, Pregnancy, resale
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by Rexanne Mancini
Moms, did you ever question your value as a role model, caretaker, administer of hugs and Band-Aids? I think we all have in today’s climate of “do more, get more, have more.”
Many of us work to bring home a paycheck and others work for our sanity. Have you ever wondered if your children [...]
Tags: heroes, love, mom, mothers, nurture, Parenting, role model, unconditional
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by Barbara A. Eastom Bates
Love, love, love. It makes the world go round. It makes a family. So why does it seem the moment you have a baby, love, or at least your love life as you know it, goes right up in a cloud of baby powder? Let’s face it, you’re tired, you’re overwhelmed, [...]
Tags: coupletime, dad, family, friend, love, marriage, mom, Parenting, priority, relationship
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by Kimberly Hargis
Creating and making special memories with your child is very important, especially for your child’s development.
Special memories also help build a relationship with your child that will last a lifetime. Moms often do not have the money they would like to spend to do things with their children.
With that in mind, I have [...]
Tags: air hockey, child, games, mom, mommy, mother, paint, Parenting, shaving cream, special, time
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by Dr. Clare Albright
Give your child a spray bottle of water and watch them spray every possible thing outside of the house!
Use shaving cream in the bathtub for extra fun. It is usually possible to find cans of shaving cream that cost only a dollar each.
Remember that Barney dolls, Sesame Street dolls, and the like [...]
Tags: building blocks, dad, dolls, finger painting, fun, mom, parents, pet, play, shaving cream, spray bottles, toddler, wagon
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by Jennifer OttolinoFor most of you being a mother is one of the most wonderful and rewarding experiences that you will have in your life. It can also be a time when you feel lost and out of touch with who you are outside of being a “mommy”. Maintaining an identity outside of your children [...]
Tags: allow, Care, connect, converations, Health, involve, mom, needs, partner, permission, personal, present, read, role model, time, Women
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by Armin Brott
Dear Mr. Dad. I’m taking a childbirth class with my wife but it really seems geared toward the perfect birth. I know they can’t cover every single unexpected thing that could happen, but how can we prepare for contingencies?
Armin answers: As important as childbirth education classes are, there are a few things [...]
Tags: assertive, childbirth, class, dad, Education, experience, give-in, mom, pregnant, teach
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by Armin Brott
Dear Mr. Dad: We have a three-month old baby. My wife really doesn’t want to go back to work so soon, but the sad fact is that we can’t get along without her salary. She’s really unhappy about having to leave the baby. Is there anything I can do to help her feel [...]
Tags: Baby, go back, help, mom, reassure, support, work
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