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What if your child is the one doing the bullying? 6 steps you can take

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What if your child is the one doing the bullying 6 steps you can take

One in four children in America is bullied each year, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Bullying is a serious issue that can impact a child’s grades, erode self-worth, and lead to long-term emotional and mental health issues. Ask any parent who has been through it: seeing your child become the target of bullying … Read more about What if your child is the one doing the bullying? 6 steps you can take

14 small ways I’m finally starting to take care of myself

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14 small ways I’m finally starting to take care of myself

As a little girl, I remember watching those airplane safety videos and feeling confused (and even slightly resentful) when the adults were instructed to put on their oxygen masks first in the event of an emergency. My mother gives me the last bite of her dessert and buckles me into the car first, I remember thinking to … Read more about 14 small ways I’m finally starting to take care of myself

How to get your baby to sleep: 12 hacks for tired parents

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How to get your baby to sleep: 12 hacks for tired parents

Back when my little guy was 6 months old, I would have gladly loaned him out overnight to anyone who wanted him, except … nobody in their right mind would have. At an age when most babies were sleeping through the night, ours was up every three hours. You better believe my husband and I looked like … Read more about How to get your baby to sleep: 12 hacks for tired parents

How to reduce fever in baby naturally with 10 Home remedies

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How to reduce fever in baby naturally with 15 Home remedies

As a young mother, there was nothing worse than dealing with a sick child that was burning up with a fever. The red-hot cheeks, the crying from discomfort and fatigue and their listless little bodies lying against your chest once they finally succumbed to sleep–it would break my heart. Eventually, I understood that the fever … Read more about How to reduce fever in baby naturally with 10 Home remedies

What to do when your breastfeeding baby bites

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What to do when your breastfeeding baby bites

Should I stop breastfeeding now my baby has teeth? There’s no need to stop breastfeeding once your baby has teeth. Though babies’ first teeth usually come through at about six months, some take longer. A few are even born with teeth. Though many breastfed babies have teeth, most never bite their mums. In fact, if your baby’s … Read more about What to do when your breastfeeding baby bites

6 steps to making your second birth as special as the first

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6 steps to making your second birth as special as the first

There are pros and cons for the second and subsequent child. On the “pro” side, Mom has a better idea of what she’s doing. When I had my second, the breastfeeding challenges I experienced with my first were merely a memory. When my second cried, I knew how to soothe her. She got a better … Read more about 6 steps to making your second birth as special as the first

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