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It’s hard to believe it happened so fast, but your baby is old enough for preschool. How do you know which school is best for your family? What should you look for when selecting a preschool? Obviously, cost is a consideration, but there are other concerns. After you’ve done your research into reviews and gather references from friends and family, schedule a visit to the facilities and check out these factors. As a starting point, Nekeshia Hammond, Psy. D., encourages parents to look for consistency in the ratings of the school found in reviews and references…. More
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Up until the point of your baby being born, you and your partner were navigating this wild world as a unified duo. You had your friends and family, of course, but your home was just yours, your vacations together placed an emphasis on partner-bonding, and many of the activities you planned were just for the two of you. Giving birth changed your relationship dynamic – not for better or worse, but things have changed…. More
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Popsicles are one thing that don’t last long in our house during the summer months. I have tried to set limits on how many the kids can eat in a day. It just doesn’t work. These kids are relentless I tell you! In the end, it’s one of those moments when you have to pick your battles. I just don’t really have a good reason for not letting them have a popsicle most of the day. Who doesn’t love a popsicle, and really it’s like giving them a frozen drink which means it takes a little longer to finish than it would if I handed them a drink. Anyhow, the point is, popsicles are the best! You know what else is the best in the summer? Watermelon. Am I right??!! This recipe for strawberry lime watermelon popsicles are unbelievably easy to make and beyond delicious!… More
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Detergent, toys and wine aren’t cheap, and moms need to buy a lot of all three. So even if you’re not thrilled about going back to work, returning to that 9-5 grind is may be unavoidable. If you prepare yourself and your support network now, you can hit the ground running on that first day back. We talked to some real moms about how they made the transition with style…. More
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Summer is almost over, and it’s time to start getting the kids ready to go back to school. You probably already feel the panic and stress of the pending school year—like August is just one long Sunday before heading back to work on a Monday…. More
