Parenting babies, toddlers, tweens, teens and beyond.

10 Ways to De-Gorge Your Breastfeeding Boobs

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You suffered through morning sickness and months of swollen ankles to produce that perfect little person. So, here’s your first lesson of motherhood—your body and your baby won’t be on the same schedule. A few days after giving birth,…
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The Mournful Mom: 11 Myths About Postpartum Depression

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According to the American Psychological Association (APA), it is estimated that 9-16% of birth mothers display some form of postpartum depression (PPD). While the symptoms of this enigmatic condition differ for everyone, they often include…
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15 Ways to Help Turn Your Teen Wallflower Into a Leader

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Is your teen one of the shy ones? There’s nothing inherently wrong with being introverted. In fact it can be a strength, but the teen years are already a time when kids tend to become much more self-conscious as they are developing their…
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The Tough Call: Should My Kid Be on Meds?

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My son was a middle child even before he became a middle child—always needy for attention, a bit on the rambunctious side, and always getting in the middle of everything. All of my friends and family would exclaim, “Wow! He is so smart!…

Mom Bloggers Rave About Huggies® + Costco Exclusive Giveaway

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Moms are raving about exclusive Huggies® products at Costco that help you Plus Up your baby care! Huggies® Snug & Dry Plus and Huggies Natural Care® Plus Wipes are available now at Costco. You can’t get them anywhere else! Read Related: Dads…

Mom Bloggers Review Huggies® + Costco Exclusive Giveaway

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Moms everywhere are talking about exclusive Huggies® products at Costco that help you Plus Up your baby care! Huggies® Snug & Dry Plus and Huggies Natural Care® Plus Wipes are available now at Costco. You can’t get them anywhere else! Huggies®…
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10 Hidden Super Powers of Your Shy Child

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Is being shy always a negative? Not necessarily. Granted, it’s not good when a child is extremely shy to the point that it inhibits their social growth—but a child who is only shy around strangers can also be viewed as cautious, which is…
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8 Essential Money Lessons Parents Need to Teach Their Kids

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Sadly, many kids’ financial knowledge is limited to the idea that money comes from ATMs and that you just need to swipe a card to buy something. As adults we know it’s a bit more complicated and we struggle to teach our children how to…
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9 Scary Realities About Sex & Your Teen

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For many, sex education was something learned from whispered conversations, the Playboy stolen from Dad’s dresser or a very generic description in Health class. No wonder we were eager to learn for ourselves. As parents, the memory of teen…