Germ-Fighting Baby Gear Everybody Should Have

Germ-Fighting Baby Gear Everybody Should Have

Moms / Mom Tips

As a new parent, the thought of your young child being exposed to germs can be downright frightening. While there are no guarantees that your little one won’t get sick, there are steps you can take to reduce the risk. It’s all about investing in the right protection. For example,…

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Save Money on Baby Essentials

Save Money on Baby Essentials

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Everybody knows that raising children is expensive. Even before that bouncing baby comes out of the womb, you’re already spending mad money. Between diapers, formula, clothes and more, the costs add up fast. You just need to have some common sense to save money. Formula alone can set you back…

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Baby Weight Reality Check

Baby Weight Reality Check

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It’s been four weeks since your little bundle of joy came into the world, and you’re finally ready to pose in a bikini on the front of a magazine, right? Of course not. It’s time for new moms to get realistic – and more forgiving – about losing the baby…

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Kids’ Fears, Demystified

Kids’ Fears, Demystified

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Some kids are fraidy-cats – worried and afraid about pretty much everything. For some, just the more common childhood fears apply. But for all parents, it’s hard to see your child get completely freaked out about everyday occurrences. First, the fear of separation and being alone can worry a child….

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Date Night? How to Find a Babysitter

Date Night? How to Find a Babysitter

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A great babysitter is a precious resource – and one that’s highly coveted by other families. When date night comes along, or if you have to go out for any reason, making decisions about with whom you can entrust your kids is important. Of course, leaving the kids with a…

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Doctor, Doctor Give Me the News

Doctor, Doctor Give Me the News

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Choosing a pediatrician is one of the first — and most important — rituals you’ll experience as a parent. When it comes to picking your child’s doctor, you want someone you can trust, which is why due diligence is integral. After all, you’re putting your child’s life in this person’s…

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6 Tips for Making Christmas Lists

6 Tips for Making Christmas Lists

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Santa isn’t the only one making a list and checking it twice. For most children, making a Christmas list is a favorite pastime. What could be more fun than creating one giant wishlist with anything — and everything — you’ve ever wanted? Of course, it’s only natural that many kids…

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Have a Hunch about Backpack Safety

Have a Hunch about Backpack Safety

Moms / Mom Tips

When we were children, it felt like we had the weight of the world on our shoulders with those overstocked backpacks. But not anymore. Parents, school officials and medical professionals have wised up to the potential health hazards of packing those backs too much. Hence, the ever-growing popularity of backpacks…

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Help Your Kids Move On

Help Your Kids Move On

Moms / Mom Tips

Moving to another home is always stressful, regardless of whether or not you have children. The transition can be tough on the whole family, and kids might take a move pretty hard, depending on their age. The decision to make a move might not be an option, depending on your…

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