The simple, but not-so-simple, answer in regards to quitting smoking while pregnant is to simply stop. Don't do it. But then again, that's entirely too easy to say for those who have never dealt with...
As disappointing as it is to admit, we're all guilty of judging others. Sometimes we cast glances at fellow mothers, when in reality, we should be sticking together, shouldn’t we? We can't possib...
You can read hundreds of articles, scour all of the baby books you can find, but as hard as you try, you may never be totally ready for your baby's arrival. Because, as you've surely heard too much by...
We'd be lying if we said we didn’t know at least one parent who wistfully looks back on the early days of their little ones being, well, little, running around on tiny stubby legs and enjoying generou...
As soon as that new baby isn’t so new anymore, you'd better be prepared for constant questions of when the next one is coming. Oh, what's that? You thought you were safe? Nice try. Really, your naiveté is quite sweet.
While there's nothing wrong with the Sarahs and Joshes of the world, we all have to agree that more and more, expectant parents are reaching outside of the norm for baby names. And really, who can bla...
We've all been there. You want to be the "cool mom" or the "edgy dad". You would much rather be your kid's friend than the bearer of all things boring and lame. But we can't do that, can we? As parent...
You're finally in the toddler stage. Your little guy or gal is getting increasingly independent and, hey, what's this? You can actually leave the room to go to the bathroom alone while they eat lunch?...
Whether you have been pregnant 16 times or never been pregnant at all, you can likely recite the telltale pregnancy symptoms by memory. Morning sickness - check. Missed period - no brainer. Food crav...
Whether you are the most anal, overly organized person or someone who can often be caught running out of the house with half of your hair straightened and the other half in a ponytail, developing a se...
Depending on your age and where you are in life, the thoughts that run wild through your mind when you miss your period can greatly vary. The teenage you is likely full of panic, mentally counting th...
You throw like a girl. He can't wear pink, that's a girl's color. She can't have a blue hat, that's for baby boys. Cut his hair, he looks like a girl. Always keep her hair neatly pinned back with those pastel barrettes.
Believe it or not, we aren't the only ones who are subjected to fat-shaming just because of a few extra pounds - er, layers. Unfortunately, babies bear the brunt of this sort of treatment as well. Yo...
We've all had moments when we wish we could go back in time and warn our younger selves about something, or change the past somehow. Because, let's face it, teenagers can be real idiots. And yes, that means our teenage selves too.
That’s right. If it wasn’t enough to be dedicating your diet and waistline to this little booger, now you have to worry about those chompers of yours. But really, you should have been in the habit of ...
There are few things worse than discovering a healthy new protein bar or baked snack, falling in love with it in all of its low calorie glory, and then reading an article that bursts your healthy foo...
You're 41 weeks along, minding your own business, waddling through the grocery store. Suddenly, you feel a stream of water gush down your leg. No, you haven’t missed your hourly bathroom break. Nope - it's time. The little one is coming. Like now.
Everyone always seems to gush - quite openly - about the joy of pregnancy. And rightfully so. Carrying a brand new little one, regardless of whether or not this is your first, is both a privilege and ...
The only thing worse than the plethora of unsolicited advice that you get while you're pregnant, is the equally unwarranted "When I was pregnant. . ." tales. You know, the ones that you never asked f...
As pregnant women, we are all guilty of turning to the internet with any and every concern, question, and curiosity. Hey, even non-preggo civilians tend to rely on the online forums and doctors to dia...
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