Say the word ‘VEGETABLES’ and what do you get? Retching noises or a child making faces, probably. Not with my son, though. In fact, he might even go berserk if you don’t hand him his vegetables fast enough. He’s also a fan of fish, fruits and other healthier options like yogurt and crackers. What did I do to keep him [...]
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Everyone can be Irish on St. Patrick’s Day. That’s part of the fun and celebration of this delightful Irish holiday. And this month we have brought you some fun and easy recipes that will be sure and please leprechauns of all ages. Lucky Pudding and Magic Milk can be made by even the littlest lad [...]
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Parents are generally one of two extremes. On one end, there are those who regale you with one horror story after another every chance they get. They rant about the cost of diapers, vaccines, and tuition fees. They complain about how hard it is to find a sitter, and how they never get couple or [...]
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One of the best things you can do for your kids is to teach them to love eating healthy. When your kids enjoy healthy foods, like vegetables, they will be healthier and happier. They will stay within their optimum weight and have the energy they need for school and play. But it’s not easy getting kids [...]
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I was in seventh grade when I first heard about breastfeeding. “They do what!?” I incredulously asked my best friend. “Women’s boobs have milk and they feed their babies? I thought boobs were…for decoration.” I was completely turned off by the whole thing, not to mention oddly curious how milk could come out of a breast. No [...]
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Keeping house is like threading beads on a string with no knot. Learn 6 tips to keep your sanity.
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Reading is pretty important to me. I taught high school and college English for 11 years. I spent probably too many years of my life in grad school…for English. I have a whole lot of books and an embarrassingly large fine at the library. I really love a good book. So when I had my first [...]
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Depending on how you get along with your mother-in-law, it might not matter how to choose a baby name she won’t hate! You may actually prefer to choose a name that drives her crazy. Sarcasm aside, choosing a baby name can be a daunting task because, as you know, everyone wants to have a say. A [...]
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Whirling and swirling, you hear things like: You aren’t doing a good job She doesn’t deal with her son that way Would my mother do it like this? What does everything think if I raise my voice? What if I lose control? These are just some of the things I hear in my head when I have doubts about being a [...]
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Couples facing infertility treatment are understandably a bit nervous. After all, this isn’t how most people make a baby, and the schedule of drugs, the cost of treatment, and the frequent appointments combined with the fear of the treatment failing can be overwhelming. Having faced this myself, I thought it might be useful to demystify the [...]
Child Nutrition – Keeping Kids on a Healthy Diet
Encouraging Creativity – Raising a Creative Child
St. Patrick Day Fun for Families
5 Ways a Baby Made My Marriage Better
Teach Your Kids to Love Vegetables by Cooking Together
Why I Chose to Breastfeed
How to Keep Your Sanity with Housework
How To Teach Your Child to Read
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How to Choose a Baby Name (That Your Mother-In-Law Won’t Hate)
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