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Baby Milestones: Learning to Sit Up

Teaching Your Baby to Sit Up

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From mini crunches (mommy assisted of course) to Boppy pillows, Amanda Edwards offers some great tips to help you teach your baby to sit up. Quite a milestone for the newest member of you family! For more fantastic MamiTV videos and content,…
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Pumping Breast Milk Doesn’t Have To Be So Bad

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From my very first time, I hated my breast pump. I couldn’t stand sitting still, holding the flanges to my breasts, feeling my nipples pulled taut, hearing the motor’s swishing sound as the machine extracted as much milk from me as it…

New Moms: Make Tummy Time Fun!

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Pediatricians encourage tummy time for babies, but sometimes baby doesn’t think it’s such a great idea! Amanda Edwards has some fantastically adorable ideas for keeping your little one giggling during this important activity. Join in the…
New Moms: Babies Cry...Alot

New Moms: Babies Cry...A Lot

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Babies cry when they’re hungry, they cry when they need changing, they cry when they have gas...and sometimes they just cry. For new moms, learning how to soothe your fussy baby is a process and it requires you to delve into reserves of patience…
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5 Steps to Take if You Are Thinking About Adopting

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When my husband and I decided to start a family, we knew we would adopt. But with so many possibilities and so much information out there, we were overwhelmed and didn’t know where to begin. Ultimately, we decided to start with the people…
Why Can't I Lull My Toddler to Sleep?-LadydeeLG

Why Can't I Lull My Toddler to Sleep?

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Daddy is the sleep whisperer… I’m so not. I think I’m a pretty good mom. I try to spend as much time as possible with my son. There are things I’m pretty good at too, things that I’m proud of. For example, I’m proud that I…
New Moms: Pumping Breastmilk 101

New Moms: Pumping Breastmilk 101

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Breastfeeding is healthy, natural, and a wonderful way to bond with your newborn, but—if like most moms—you can’t always be there to nurse your baby, a breast pump is a necessity. In this video, Amanda Edwards gives you the rundown on…
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Handling My Tween Daughter's Criticism

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The other day in the grocery store, my 10-year-old daughter looked up at me with a steady stare and asked, “Mom, could you please wear some makeup next time?” I looked up at the reflective ceiling, angling for a better glimpse of…
When are Kids too Old to Bathe Together?

When Are Kids Too Old to Bathe Together?

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My daughter is six and my son is five years old. They’ve been bathing together since they were old enough to sit in the tub and play with their little bath toys. They’ve been having a great time together for years and they actually look…