What is the purpose of the umbilical cord during pregnancy? This is a question many women ask during their first doctor’s appointment early in the first trimester.
The umbilical cord is the source of oxygen and nourishment to your baby while they are in the womb. As long as the umbilical cord is working properly, then [...]
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By Dr. Tom Olson
1. They are leaders as well as parents. They don’t rely on the schools, the government, television, the movies or music to teach their children values and the difference between right and wrong. They do it themselves.
2. They have a vision for their family and its future, one that is discussed and [...]
Tags: active, behavior, discuss, Education, enable, encourage, leaders, model, Parenting, parents, role, share, talk, teach, understand, values, vision
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By Kathryn Sansone
It’s easy for parents today to get swept up in their children’s lives. From the minute we take them home, put on their first diapers, and give them their first bottles, we begin trying our best to fulfill all of our children’s needs and demands. Get some tips for reconnecting and romance from [...]
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by Armin Brott
Dear Mr. Dad: A close friend of mine wants to have a baby but she has no interest in being in a relationship with a man. I’ve been telling her that her baby will be a lot better off with a father around but she says dads don’t bond with kids and that [...]
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by Jennifer Cram
Congratulations! It is a great honor your friends have done you, because being asked to be a godparent (aka as mentor, supporting adult, guideparent or guardian) is a significant responsibility and signals that they really trust you to look out for their child.
Many first-time godparents are hazy about what their role is and [...]
Tags: Baby, cake, ceremony, gifts, godparents, naming, role, tips
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By Nicole O’Reilly
It is truly amazing the development that a baby experiences in the first year of life. Every week seems to bring another milestone for parents as well as baby! The primary way a baby learns is through play and baby games, it is how they start to make sense of their world. By [...]
Tags: cognitive, development, motor skills, parents, role, six months, social
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