Have you ever felt like people only saw you as a pregnant woman? Like the bump, you’re wearing define you? I have. “The Pregnant Girl” I remember being a full-time student finishing up college when I found out I was pregnant. Every time I stepped into the classroom I felt the eyes and knew that, to the other students, I was just the “Pregnant Girl”. As if I was any less capable ...
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By now most of us have seen the videos — a six-month-old baby in a pool, rolling over on her own, and floating on her back like an adorable little otter. It. Is. AMAZING. Survival baby swim classes, or Infant Self Rescue classes, are designed to teach babies to control their breath, roll onto their backs, and float if they fall into a body of water. When babies are old enough, this ...
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So many of us have seen the posts on social media — bizarre and frightening scenarios that challenge us to ask ourselves if we’re just being paranoid, or if there’s something really wrong here. Startling reports of human trafficking on social media made shareable by witnesses who claim to have been part of behavior tied to child abduction and in some cases, sex slavery. The accounts appear to come from areas across ...
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From the time you begin telling people you’re pregnant or are adopting, one of the first things people ask you is, “What are you doing for the baby’s nursery?” While Pinterest and Instagram have no shortage of perfect nurseries in adorable woodland or chic bohemian styles, the truth is, your baby won’t even notice. If space, money, or time are in short supply, or you just don’t want to get ...
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We may be moms, but we’re not dead — most of us, at one point or another, really liked sex. But then kids happened, and between the sleep regressions and c-sections, somewhere along the way, a surprising number of us have just lost our mojo. It’s not bad or wrong to choose a few minutes of extra sleep or an episode of Game of Thrones over late-night nookie when the kids go ...
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Running a 5K with young children can be a bit challenging, but it can also be incredibly rewarding at the same time. Three miles can feel like a long way for little legs. Sometimes there can be discouragement, but the feeling of crossing the finish line can be a huge confidence builder for a young child. Tips to Help Your Family Get Run a 5k with Smiles Gauge Your Child's Ability ...
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Getting outside and absorbing some vitamin D with more than one kid is easier said than done. When they’re multiple ages and the same activities no longer fit, you have a choice to make: Stay inside, where things are safe and easy, OR Go outside and do something, and make one kid feel mad/left out Figure something out It’s not always easy, but it can be done — here are nine ...
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Safety. Safety. Safety. That’s one of your many new priorities when you become a parent. You will do anything and everything to keep your new bundle of love safe. One of the best ways to keep your baby safe is to room share. Let’s be clear on what room sharing is though. There is a difference between “room sharing” and “bed-sharing”. What Are the Differences Between Room Sharing and Bed Sharing Room ...
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Vasectomy Fast Facts: The average cost of vasectomy in the US: is from $300 to $3,000 Average recovery time: About 7 days Average procedure time: 30 minutes Possible complications: Bleeding, infection, mild inflammation Chance of pregnancy after vasectomy: .1% Joovy Magazine dared to go there in this interview roundup of dads who weren’t afraid to bare it all. Each year, about 500,000 men in the US get the procedure done — but are vasectomies something to freak ...
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Imagine this--You are newly married with a successful job. You can come and go as you please, and you can travel anytime you want. You have the freedom to spontaneously get up and go. You have the freedom to travel full-time in an RV. It sounds like a dream, but you have another dream too- a dream for a family! Why can’t you have both? “You can’t travel with kids!” “You ...
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