I used to be skinny. Not to say I had an hourglass shape, but I was thin and always felt like a million bucks. 3 kids later, I still have a petite frame, but my stomach area earned itself an extension pack. I held on to the fantasy that my body would return to a […]
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Going back to work may seem daunting to a new mother. Inevitably, you’ll find yourself under a pile of work at the job and work for the baby, sometimes at the same time (ie pumping). If you plan to continue breastfeeding, which is recommended until at least 6 months, finding a pumping solution will be
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As if childbirth weren’t enough to give you pains in places you didn’t even know could hurt, raising kids takes its own physical toll. Common actions: Craning your neck over a breastfeeding baby to check for swallows,Schlepping around babies in your arms, jutting a hip out to distribute the weight are all part and parcel
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While your kids have taken your life by the horns and seem to be running the show, becoming a digital nomad mom (or dad) may not be the first thought to cross your mind. It almost seems like adding chaos to more chaos. It doesn’t have to be chaotic though. Having the ability to
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You have probably heard that having a baby changes everything. It not only changes you physically but adding to your family affects all of your relationships including the one with your spouse. The demands of breastfeeding and sleepless nights do not exactly help you maintain intimacy easily. It is completely normal to feel different after
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Breastfeeding is unlikely to even cross the mind before pregnancy. Trying to imagine it is a bit like believing maternity leave is vacation. (If you’re not up to speed, caring for a baby is a 24 hr job where mom’s service is on demand every 2 hrs (for an hr or more each time). Given
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All too often moms tell me, why does it seem like my husband is just another kid? How do I get him to do household chores without being called a nag? In a household where my husband and I often work from home, we get an extraordinary amount of time together, by all standards. Since
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If there is any time to start eating healthy, it is during pregnancy. However, making sense of pregnancy nutrition can be very confusing. Not only do you need more of certain nutrients and should avoid certain foods, but you have to do it all while battling morning sickness and food cravings.
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Even before the baby arrives, friends and family often gather to shower the new parents with gifts. But, most of those thoughtful and timely presents are specifically gifts for the baby. Receiving gifts like clothes, blankets, and diapers are very helpful. But it might also be incredibly generous to find gifts for the new parents
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When you introduce a new family member into your life, you inspect everything to ensure your little one stays safe. Your car is no exception. The below infographic from Hussey-Fraser takes you through key car safety advice for children. The guidelines outline essential do’s and don’ts to guarantee a safe road journey for the whole
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