One of my very good mama friends gave me this advice on sleep: “SLEEP is the greatest gift you can give your child. The ability…
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At some point when the late afternoon turns into the early evening, babies, toddlers and children everywhere turn into demon spawn. Traditionally, any hours between…
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As I typically do on this confession, try to stifle the laughter: currently, I am serving as my daughter’s preschool parent committee president. Say that…
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Most people would agree that Kate Middleton is pretty much the closest definition to perfect. She’s gracious, kind, beautiful, and had a pre-baby body that…
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Growing a baby is magical. With the exception of the retched stronghold that is morning sickness. Pregnant bodies are working hard enough as it is…
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One of the many ironies of having kids is the constant quest of finding kid-free time. As parents, we need to maintain and nourish some…
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Names! We love them. We hate them. But usually the ones we find ourselves at odds with are crazy celebrity baby names that make absolutely…
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At our baby shower, we had family and friends fill out advice cards upon arrival. Any advice was encouraged: funny, practical, heartfelt, wild, whatever. No…
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Whether novices or veterans, parents universally cringe at the unavoidable task of family travel. Here are some tips to ease the process: Set Up Your…
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During pregnancy, there’s not a lot of dialogue about “The Fourth Trimester” perhaps because the thought of one more trimester can be a bit daunting.…
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My husband has embarked on a three-night Dads-Only weekend of debauchery every year for the last five years. It only dawned on me last year…
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Babies are a multi-gazillion dollar industry. So, as you’re battling morning sickness, hormonal ebbs and flows, and learning to embrace an ever-expanding belly, figuring out…
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