Once a toddler adds speaking freely, thinking freely and acting freely to his repertoire of toddler conduct, life gets much more interesting. It’s become clear that more codes of conduct have been hardwired into their DNA than previously thought…
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I loved being pregnant. I loved my little babies. Yes, at times I thought I was losing my mind, but generally I felt lucky and in love. It wasn?t surprising that I wanted another one. Our first was born very disabled, and I longed for a third baby to keep my second company, someone to share his life…

Would it surprise you to know that PMS (pre-menstrual syndrome) is an entirely preventable issue ? an issue that should ideally be treated at puberty?
Especially if you have a teenage daughter, Dr Andrew Orr from Shen Therapies (who has a masters degree in reproductive medicine as well as women?s h…

Most moms say it?s all worth it, but that doesn?t mean they aren?t craving the things they should be avoiding during pregnancy. I?m not a big drinker, but I always wanted alcohol while expecting. I?m sure it was a deal where I knew I couldn?t have it, so that made it more appealing.
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It says ?So often, children are punished for being human. Children are not allowed to have grumpy moods, bad days, disrespectful tones or bad attitudes, yet we adults have them all the time. None of us are perfect, and we must stop holding our children to a higher standard of perfection than we ours…

There were things I didn?t anticipate when I visualized myself as a mom a year ago. Yes, I could clearly see the spit-up-stained clothes, and yes, I knew there might be nights I?d see the sun come up. But no, I was not prepared for The Rush. No, no?I am not speaking of one of my husband?s favorite b…

That?s why a diaper cake from AllDiaperCakes.com is such a brilliant idea for any mom-to-be.

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As more states legalize the use of medical marijuana, the stigma of this so-called ?gateway drug? diminishes and the more it becomes socially acceptable. Last weekend on April 20th, pot smokers enjoyed 420, a day where marijuana smokers celebrate the consumption of cannabis.