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Your Baby’s Skin is Important Skin is your baby’s most important line of defense after the antibodies they receive from breast milk. The skin provides your baby with natural moisture and the ability to work in rough conditions. I say this like they are working in a construction zone, but …

Pregnancy is not an illness or a disease. It is a one of a kind experience all the able women out there. In general, uncomplicated pregnancy should be a happy experience. There is no definite limitation for the activities and the diet of a pregnant woman. But, there are certain …

For moms who would love to have their own business, retail business will be a good one to look into. According to an article on Forbes, “Women are becoming more entrepreneurial. Women own 36% of all businesses, according to the 2012 U.S. Census ‒ a jump of 30% over 2007.” …

Breastfeeding my little one has been one of the most awesome experiences in my life.  I’m not saying it was all plain sailing.  Because it wasn’t.  I’ve had my share of ouch moments and dead boring moments and moments when I was desperate to nip out for a bathroom break …

There is a common myth that women should only focus on cardio workouts rather than weight training. Well, times have changed now, and workouts for women have certainly changed a lot. In earlier days people used to think that weight training is only for men, and if women start weight …

The reality is that these days’ parents have so many decisions that they have to make; even before that little baby makes its way into this world!  One of those decisions is about what style of diaper bag to buy. Gone are the days that your only choice was a …

Being a new dad can be a very exciting experience but it comes with great responsibility such that dads need to be able to achieve a fatherhood-work balance. However, this is not always possible due to work commitments in order to provide for their families. The inability to strike this …

You can spend the rest of your life thinking of ways to trim down and still stay fat. Of course, you can’t always hide that fat away by wearing black. You need proven ways to lose weight and the best way to do it is to turn to the experts. …

A birthday is a special occasion that comes just once a year. Kids and family alike wait the entire year to celebrate that special day with family, friends, and relatives. As the big day nears, the excitement of receiving gifts becomes unbearable for the little one! But besides gifts, why …

If you want to maximize the chances of your being fertile through the all-natural way, traditional Chinese medicine can help you a lot. In a seminar held in Brooklyn, New Yark, Alexander Goldberg,who is an acupuncturist and natural fertility specialist, emphasized the role of traditional Chinese medicines (TCM) in reversing …

Cold and flu are never exciting experiences and if you are expecting your child, it can turn into more dangerous cases. When pregnant, your immune system operates at a much lower resistance than usual. A weakened immune system prevents the body from rejecting your unborn child which is now still …

According to World Health Organization, you should keep exclusive breastfeeding for the very first six months to make sure both you and your are baby healthy. Then, what’s next? From 6-12 months, with the appearance of infant toys and gear, your little one will be more likely to play more …

Toddlers. Generally they are made of equal parts adorableness and unpredictability. Before motherhood, I never knew there were people out there whose composure depended completely upon the color of a juice cup. These same little creatures can be expected to turn down a “yucky” mango but will sneak a slurp …

We know that moms, always being the cautious ones, often feel skeptical about trampolines and the prospect of their kid bouncing on one. Much of it is due to unfounded rumors or exaggerations. It’s only unfortunate that the benefits of trampolines don’t get passed around as often… to the detriment …

While pregnancy is a time of great joy and happiness, very often it is accompanied by aches, pains and unpleasant pregnancy symptoms. Although the mother to be is often very uncomfortable it is tolerated as a bitter sweet experience. It is very common for a pregnant woman to experience back …

Ever since becoming main stream, video games have been controversial parenting topic. Being a kid that grew up desiring a computer so I can play I have participated in this discussion for last 30+ years. First as a child and now as a parent, I have valued video games very …

One of the greatest feelings for a mother is to keep her baby close to her heart and in sight always. We carry our babies in the womb for nine long months and know that they are warm and safe in there. But, once born, the little child has to let …

There is so much talk about baby swings, with many people saying that they are dangerous and should be avoided at all costs and other moms that swear by them. The truth is something more in the middle, as with most things, moderation is key here. A baby swing can …

I’m pretty sure that when they say “The best things in life are free” they were referring to playing with your newborn. There is simply nothing better. Remembering back to when I was a new mom, I tear up at the thought of those precious first moments of interacting with …

Growing up with pets in the family home is wonderful for the entire family, but especially for the children. Have you ever seen how a toddler’s face lights up when they see a dog or a cat? Just by this simple fact it is easy to see how pets can …