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I filled out all the necessary paperwork, hauled my son to the doctor’s office for rabies and yellow fever vaccines, bought semi-permanent insect repellant for his clothes and then treated them, went to his commissioning ceremony with the very highest expectations, and then, at the appointed time, delivered him to the airport for his mission trip to Kenya…. More
Bless her heart, but your grandma’s assertion that you’ll have a boy if you hold a nickel in your mouth during conception isn’t based in reality. Many old wives’ tales are total bunk, although some have truth to them. But be warned: most pregnancy lore is related to determining your baby’s gender, and there’s no greater predictor of that than a trusty sonogram. It’s still fun to entertain the occasional old wives’ tale, though, so we found some of the most viable ones. Happy guessing…. More
I’m standing in the elevator, waiting for it to reach our floor. My foot taps an impatient rhythm as my arms hold my daughter, Zoey. She is beyond upset that we have just said goodbye to my mom—her beloved Grammy Sue—so she is loudly, and messily, sobbing into my shoulder, her cries reverberating in my ears. Her wet tears, the ones trickling down my skin, are the closest thing I’ve come to a shower this morning…. More
Kids party foods need to impress the littles and the adults alike. You could spend hours prepping snacks, but can make just as a big of an impact with easy-to-prep foods. Whether you’re throwing a party or taking foods to school to share as the birthday kid’s special treat, these ideas will please…. More
Six months? Twelve months? The month before kindergarten orientation? The “right” time to wean your child off breast milk is one of those parenting topics that many people have firmly-held beliefs about, most of which you should ignore. All that matters is determining that it’s the right time for you and for your baby. We talked to a lactation expert and a mom who’s been there, to get some insight into how to determine that the time is right — and what to do next…. More
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