Do I Have to Do Everything the Doctor Recommends During Pregnancy?

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Do I Have to Do Everything the Doctor Recommends During Pregnancy?

Once upon a time, pregnant women were expected to do whatever the doctor recommended for their health and safety. Nowadays, we have far more information and c...

15 Questions First-Time Cesarean Delivery Parents Ask

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15 Questions First-Time Cesarean Delivery Parents Ask

So, your doctor told you that you may need a cesarean due to your baby's position, growth problems, or some other medical issue. Breathe easy! A c-section is...

25 Common Household Things That Are Toxic to Your Baby

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25 Common Household Things That Are Toxic to Your Baby

Before you have a baby, life is a lot more carefree. You don't have to worry much about potentially toxic ingredients; you can buy a candle or shampoo just be...

10 Questions First-time Parents Ask About Their Baby's Paperwork

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10 Questions First-time Parents Ask About Their Baby's Paperwork

Everyone thinks about preparing for a baby by buying baby essentials, rearranging the house, and making plans to balance a little one with work and life. How...

25 Questions First-Time Dads Ask About Babies

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25 Questions First-Time Dads Ask About Babies

Dads sometimes draw the short straw when it comes to advice about caring for their babies. Either they are told that they can't really do anything, or the tas...

How to Bond with Your Baby When You're Struggling with Postpartum Depression

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How to Bond with Your Baby When You're Struggling with Postpartum Depression

After going through all the ups and downs of pregnancy, the struggle of birth, and holding that beautiful baby for the first time, most mothers are emotionall...

15 Questions First-time Parents Ask About Montessori Toys

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15 Questions First-time Parents Ask About Montessori Toys

If you are a first-time parent wondering what the heck Montessori toys are and why so many bloggers, influencers, and homeschooling parents talk about them, y...

Are Plastic Toys Bad for Babies?

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Are Plastic Toys Bad for Babies?

We've heard that plastic is bad for you, but it's terribly convenient--and cheap! Is it really that bad? Wouldn't someone have stopped it by now if it was gla...

25 Questions First-time Parents Ask About Their Toddler's Development

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25 Questions First-time Parents Ask About Their Toddler's Development

Just when you think you're starting to get the hang of this parenting thing, the toddler years hit. The first year is more like a warmup: food, diapers, sleep...