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Finally… Meal Planning for Beginners

Mar 07, 2014

Want to organize your meals, without the complicated systems? Take a look at a simple method of meal planning for beginners, perfect for the busy mom. If you're like me, the thought of scrambling for dinner at 4:30pm with whatever is in the pantry seems crazy. This is why I rely on meal planning. Except unlike complicated methods, this one is simple. With meal planning, you won't stress about what to cook every night. You'll save time from not having to run to the grocery several times a week. And you won't waste money buying items you don't even need. Meal planning for beginners But … [Read more...]

Bad Parenting Habits We Need to Break

Parenthood

Jan 31, 2014

We all have bad parenting habits we need to break. See if you can relate to these habits that are too easy to fall into—and how to avoid them. "Gotta stop doing that." I've said this so many times to myself. I know what I "should" be doing as a parent but I sometimes keep repeating bad parenting habits I mean to break. You know they're pretty bad not so much because its consequences are dire but because you keep telling yourself over and over not to do them anymore. And while these won't make or break me as a parent, they're still annoyingly persistent, despite my best … [Read more...]

6 Ways Dads Can Support Breastfeeding Moms

Breastfeeding

Jan 19, 2014

How can dads help with breastfeeding? Start with these 6 ways dads can support breastfeeding moms and encourage her to breastfeed the baby. Dads can be at a loss with breastfeeding and how to support breastfeeding moms. They don't know what it's like, they might feel awkward, and it's the only thing mom and dad can't share. Dads want to help but may not know exactly how to. Since breastfeeding is a "mom-only" task, consider these six ways dads can show support. 6 ways dads can support breastfeeding moms 1. Let mom rest and relax Breastfeeding releases hormones to help mom relax and … [Read more...]

Why Kids Lie and What to Do About It

Communication

Jan 13, 2014

"I got some water on my pants when I washed my hands," my four-year-old said. Never mind that the tell-tale signs of a peeing accident suggested that he was lying. Telling lies is normal and typically emerges during this age. But I still wanted to know the right way to handle his fibs and why kids lie in the first place. Three- to five-year-olds grapple between reality and fantasy and lie to test those boundaries. Lying can even border on storytelling. My son talks about giants writing clouds and the latest antics of his stuffed animal, Ricky. In these harmless cases, the best thing to … [Read more...]

How to Improve Children’s Table Manners

Eating

Dec 17, 2013

Tired of how your children behave around the dinner table? Discover how to improve children's table manners and have a pleasant experience with your family. My husband and son were sitting at a table next to a mom with her two kids. She had been trying unsuccessfully to get her kids to sit down properly and finish their meal. She eyed my son sitting quietly and, with an exasperated chuckle, said to my husband, "How do you do it?" First, a disclosure: my son isn't always this "good" at the dining table. The strangest phrases have come out of our mouths to get him to behave, from "Please … [Read more...]

Are We Raising a Generation of Narcissistic Children?

Parenthood

Nov 21, 2013

Are we raising narcissistic children? Learn the warning signs of raising narcissists as well as tips on how to avoid a self-centric generation. "Look at me—I'm unique!" says one of my four-year-old's books, whose topic is about liking oneself. I hadn't thought anything negative about the book, but since I had just read a book about narcissism, I wondered, can too much praise and self-centric focus raise narcissistic children? We have good intentions. We want our kids to have confidence and feel involved in the family, but sometimes our intentions may end up causing harm. What are some … [Read more...]

What Every Mom Needs to Know about Pumping at Work

Breastfeeding

Oct 09, 2013

Pumping at work can be a challenge for many breastfeeding moms. Read everything you need to know about pumping at work and breastfeeding. I have yet to meet a mom who loves pumping at work. Breastfeeding already comes with its own challenges—trying to keep milk supply up when we're away from home and the baby is hard. We're also transitioning back to work after a difficult first few months with the baby. And it's not always easy to get away from your desk to pump multiple times during a work day. What you need to know about pumping at work Still, pumping at work—even if not exactly a … [Read more...]

How to Take Care of Twins: From Feeding to Sleeping

Family Life

Sep 18, 2013

It's hard enough caring for one baby—from sleeping to feeding, here's how to take care of twins and still get stuff done at home. I cried when I first learned I was expecting twins. For a whole week. Every day of that week. You see, I wanted to add to the family and give my eldest a sibling. I was expecting one child, so when my doctor announced she had good news ("Yes, you're pregnant!") and better news ("And you're expecting twins!"), I thought it was a joke. It already took me a while to feel comfortable having a second child (not until my eldest was 2.5 years old did I even … [Read more...]

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