Since my son was born, I feel I have always been that “comparison parent” who likes to know if my son’s growth development is right in line with others. [Read more...]
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How We Thank Our Dads
May 20, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Growing up, my dad had been tough on me. There were so many restrictions that I couldn’t understand at the time. Although I don’t agree with a lot of his parenting styles, I am still thankful for the woman I am today. It is because my dad (and mom) did the best he could. This year, I’d love to give him something really special. What it is, I’m not quite sure yet, but my co-author and I would like YOU to have a chance to give your dad something special this year too!
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4 Ways to Chart Your Cycle for Pregnancy Preparation
May 9, 2013 By 6 Comments
Having a baby is a life-changing commitment. Although many people feel that children do not have to change a couple or a parent’s life, the truth of the matter is, they always do. [Read more...]
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Are You a Parent with a Toy Collection Obsession?
May 7, 2013 By 14 Comments
My husband will sometimes comment about me buying toys for my son every time he sees something new. Then he’ll come home days later and have something even more expensive than the one I bought. We’ll talk about the unnecessary need to buy him more toys but I think we both do it because we can’t resist the look on his face when he’s got something new. And because … [Read more...]
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My Rural Mommy
May 1, 2013 By 2 Comments
This stay-at-home mom of 3 girls blogs about how she balances her life, motherhood, being a wife, and a blogger. [Read more...]
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Parenting Perspective Before Parenthood
April 21, 2013 By 23 Comments
My world had been very different before I had a baby. The freedom! Oh I could do absolutely anything I wanted at anytime. I worked really hard (sometimes too hard) and played really hard too. I didn’t have anyone else to think about except myself. [Read more...]
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Are Mommy Bloggers Being Stereotyped Unfairly?
April 17, 2013 By 19 Comments
I recently attended an event, which for the sake of all companies involved, I’d rather not mention names, where a mommy blogger (event planner), organized this event at a store location. The event lured parents to pay a sizable fee to attend 2 hours of show and tell about baby products, in hopes that they would win a large prize. A product reviewer went through the list of baby products that were available and talked about each one at a time. [Read more...]
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Shocking Child Care Practices in the Bygone Age
April 14, 2013 By 20 Comments
I’ve recently started watching a show set in England during the 50s, called “Call the Midwife,” which has shocked me beyond belief at the parenting styles of the time. I had to call my mother-in-law, who’s English and ask her if this was all true, because I really could not believe it! [Read more...]
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Why Children Need Books That Teach a Lesson
April 7, 2013 By 4 Comments
Although children should be children and have fun filled days, we all know how much learning they need as well. Children can pick up on so much information very quickly and if given the opportunity, can apply what they learn towards many long-term trivia. [Read more...]
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How to Overcome Potential Defeat As a Parent
April 6, 2013 By 10 Comments
Parenthood is full of twists. As your children grow so do your adventures. The unique indoor tantrums, the mishaps, the funny moments, and all the wonderful events that make you think, “what was I thinking?” while at the same moment you know that deep down you wouldn’t change any part of it for anything in the world! [Read more...]
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Are You Making Your Blogging Journey More Difficult Than It Should Be?
March 31, 2013 By 26 Comments
As a woman, mompreneur, mom, and lover of the internet, I too was a beginner blogger who once was clueless about how the online world worked. I too was afraid of the overwhelming activities and information found throughout the blogosphere. I too had to learn everything on my own. I too spent hours and sleepless nights glued to my computer, while trying to be a mother and wife. Now, I could truthfully say, I am happier and feel a lot better to be where I am! [Read more...]
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Mommetime.me
March 29, 2013 By 3 Comments
A sober, sleep deprived mom shows off the fruits of her hobby, her lovely images. [Read more...]
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A Quick Checklist of Items Never to Leave Out of a Diaper Bag
March 25, 2013 By Leave a Comment
When you’re in a hurry, it might be difficult to remember the necessary items to take along with your baby. Here is a quick checklist that you might want to print out just in case you’d like to quickly have a run through and to eliminate “forgetting” important items. [Read more...]
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10 Wonderful Excuses You Can Have Just for Being a Parent
March 21, 2013 By 1 Comment
Being a parent really has its advantages. It’s not just the kids who can make up excuses, but parents as well. Here are 10 helpful parenting excuses I’ve heard so far: [Read more...]
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What Skin Product Ingredient Could Be Harmful for Your Kids?
March 17, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Our parents might tell us not to be so silly because some of the products used today have been around for many years, including the days when they were young. Back then, there were less “modified” versions of the real things and more natural, organic ingredients. Now there is so much emphasis on “natural” and “organic” due to the mere fact that there are too many “unnatural” ingredients, including once that are used for our skin. [Read more...]
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How Safe Are Electronic Cigarettes?
March 11, 2013 By 2 Comments
We’ve all heard about the risks of smoking and see tons of people doing it. Of course they know what these risks are as well, but for some, the addiction outweighs any notion of risk. For family members or loved ones, the severity of what could or would happen is very scary. [Read more...]
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Common Infant Stage Concerns of a New Mom
March 2, 2013 By Leave a Comment
As a new mom, we experience many concerning incidents in our baby’s infant stage. Of course once you become a mom of multiple children, you start to understand the common symptoms that many newborns and infants have. Here are a small few that I have personally witnessed from my own baby: [Read more...]
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How to Determine the Week Easter Sunday Falls On
March 1, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Next to Christmas and birthdays, Easter is a day of the year that most children look forward to. With bunnies, egg hunts, and baskets full of goodies, what is there not to love? Perhaps the need to answer a question about where Easter bunnies come from, if you are a loving parent who wanted your child to have fun with the idea of a fictional character bringing gifts of beautifully decorated eggs in beautifully decorated baskets. [Read more...]
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How Much Milk and Sleep Does Your Baby Need?
February 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment
During the Neonatal Period or first 3 months of your newborn’s life, their feeds and sleep are their most vital activities. Why? Newborns are very fragile and as their immune system is still quite weak, they can be easily exposed to many illnesses and other undesired sickness, infections, viruses, etc. Their immune system is strengthened as they grow and develop. That is why parents applaud after every pound their baby gains. [Read more...]
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Can Soy (Even Organic) Found in Formula Be a Cause of ADHD in Children?
February 7, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Over the past few years, the number of children with developmental problems has increased. There is much speculation that these developmental problems may have been caused by certain chemicals during a child’s early stages of growth. [Read more...]
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How to Get the Cutest Baby Doll Ever!
February 2, 2013 By 15 Comments
Adora Dolls is going to make its mark this year! If you have a little girl and you haven’t heard about their dolls yet . . . don’t worry, you will!
For 2 days only, you can enter (the easiest way to enter, by the way) to win this beautiful baby doll, valued at $79! [Read more...]
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What Questions Do You Have About Genetically Modified Foods?
January 31, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Genetically modified organisms also known as GMO are combinations of DNA molecules from different sources to create a new and improved DNA, which is later inserted into a new organism.[1] This process has become one of many solutions to food shortage and pesticide, insecticide, and herbicide control.
Genetically modified foods include some vegetation along with some common products (soybean oil, most unfermented soy, corn oil, cottonseed oil, and much of what is fed to some cattle, poultry, and meat products). [Read more...]
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Must Have Gifts for Baby Showers
January 27, 2013 By 5 Comments
Having a baby can cause a deep hole in your pocket. In many countries, a celebration for new parents-to-be is commonly presented with gifts to assist them through their first few stages of parenthood. [Read more...]
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The Benefits and Drawbacks of Swaddling a Baby
January 22, 2013 By 2 Comments
It’s sometimes difficult to find out the reason why your baby is so fussy. When all else fails, the only thing he may want is a cuddle. Unfortunately, however, you can’t hold your baby at all hours of the day (and/or night). What is a possible alternative? Swaddling. [Read more...]
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The Benefits of Green Living
January 14, 2013 By 2 Comments
Living green may not be easy, but it does come with a great deal of benefits. [Read more...]
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How to Make a Child Quit Thumb Sucking
December 18, 2012 By 3 Comments
When a child starts to suck their thumb a lot can go through the parents mind. Everything from crooked teeth to bacteria and viruses seem like good reasons for making the child quit the thumb sucking. Luckily there are many ways to help a child quit thumb sucking and many of these have been proven to work by real parents and real children. It is possible to use products like Mavala Stop or try a method that works more with the mind and attitude of the child. [Read more...]
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Is It Ok to Let Your Baby Cry?
December 18, 2012 By 2 Comments
It’s natural for babies to cry and even more natural for mothers to want to comfort their babies to keep them from crying. However, as parents, we tend to experiment on the best sounding solutions when trying to find the best techniques to care for our children. Many people, even physicians, will tell you it is perfectly fine to let your baby cry. Some physicians even advise that the amount of minutes you can let a baby cry can be calculated by multiplying their age in month times 5 minutes. So if your child is 2 months old, you can let him or her cry for 10 minutes. [Read more...]
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Why Babies Suddenly Have Trouble Sleeping at Night
November 17, 2012 By 2 Comments
Most babies develop a routine when it comes to their nighttime sleep. Some may sleep earlier than others and wake up their parents earlier than they wish, while others do the complete opposite. Some babies can sleep throughout the night, allowing their parents to have a sufficient amount of sleep, while others like to wake up every few hours. Whatever the case, many parents adapt to these routines and understand their baby‘s needs as they come. [Read more...]
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How to Live Green
November 14, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Going green has its benefits along with the most important one being the ability to slow down the fall of our green planet. Below are some helpful tips for living green. [Read more...]
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How to Cope After the Birth of Your Premature Baby
October 18, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Many parents are hardly prepared for the birth of a premature baby. We all anticipate normal births and exact or near due date experiences. That is why unexplained emotions and feelings often take place when it happens. If you are a parent or know of someone facing premature birth, it is best to understand that there are MANY cases out there, which means that you CAN and you WILL get through it. [Read more...]
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Is Fluoridated Water Safe to Drink During Pregnancy?
January 10, 2012 By 1 Comment
Pregnancy is a very critical point for the mother and developing fetus. Certain food ingredients are consumed with no need for alarm when a mother is not pregnant. However, during the developmental stages of an embryo to a fetus to an infant, mothers are advised to be cautious of what they put into their body. [Read more...]
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