10 Reasons The First Year Of Motherhood Is The Hardest

1. The exhaustion. No sleep. No sleep. Noooooo. Sleeeeeeep. For many months there is literally no difference in how we feel in the morning compared to the evening.


At 9 a.m. on Monday we could fall into a dead sleep next to the bassinet and at 9 a.m. on Tuesday we could have a snack and...

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'Grace And Frankie' Totally Nails What It Means To Be Getting Older

 The Netflix original series “Grace and Frankie” came back with a vengeance for its third season. The story of two 70-something women who become unlikely friends after their husbands announce they are in love totally nails the aging experience in Season 3.


Here’s what it gets...

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New Jersey Baby in a Box Program

New Jersey recently became the first in the U.S. to launch a universal Baby Box program, which, according to research, reduces infant mortality rates, including Sudden Unexpected Infant Death Syndrome. (SUIDS). According to NPR, Alabama and Ohio have also joined New Jersey in offering free...

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How to Celebrate National Super Hero Day

Pull on your capes: April 28 is National Superhero Day! This day was created in 1995 by employees of Marvel Comics, who sent a team of interns out in central Pennsylvania to hear what the public thought about superheroes and what super powers they’d most want to have. Today, the day is...

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Important Driving Lessons for Teens, Teen Drivers

Remember driver’s ed from those days of yore? The essentials you learned have likely carried over into your everyday adult life—executing a three-point turn, parallel parking, and knowing who has the right of way at a four-way stop. But, what about those behind-the-wheel scenarios they...

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The Best Chocolate Dessert Recipes

We all have our secret stash of treats just for us (and maybe our partner), but what if you want something more? Something indulgent that’s goes beyond that bag of chocolates hidden in the cabinet? Whether you’re looking for a special dessert to whip up for a cozy and romatntic...

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Benefits of Taking a Multivitamin

For parents, life is consumed by work, smart phones, social media, drive-thru coffee, and rushing the kids to birthday parties and soccer practice. In all the rush, far too many adults forget—or simply don’t make time—to keep themselves healthy. Eating nutritious meals in combination...

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BFFs Give Birth Within Minutes Of Each Other In Adjoining Hospital Rooms

Amanda Irvine and Alex Hankins have been best friends since the eighth grade. The 22-year-old residents of South Bend, Indiana, have shared laughs, tears and precious memories.


Now their two kids will share the same birthday.


In a completely appropriate twist, Irvine and Hankins gave...

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Romeo And Juliet Born Hours Apart In Same Hospital Star In Shakespearean Photos

Two babies born 18 hours apart in the same hospital made headlines last week when they were coincidentally named Romeo and Juliet.


Romeo Archangel Hernandez was born at 2:06 p.m. on Sunday, March 19 at Coastal Carolina Hospital in Hardeeville, South Carolina. Juliet Evangeline Shifflett...

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Mom Who Beat Cancer While Pregnant Dies A Day After Giving Birth

A mother who beat cervical cancer twice, including once while pregnant, died of heart failure one day after giving birth to twins.


Jamie Snider, of Fresno, California, gave birth to twins Camila and Nico on March 16.


During the pregnancy, Snider was going through chemotherapy to battle...

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Duchess Kate Says We Need To Talk About The 'Stresses And Strains' Of Parenthood

The Duchess of Cambridge knows the emotional challenges women can face when they become mothers. 


On Thursday, the former Kate Middleton delivered a powerful speech about motherhood and mental health at the launch of a series of educational films from the charity Best Beginnings. Titled...

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Dad Spends 3 Days Building Elaborate Contraption To Announce Baby's Sex

While his wife was out of town one weekend, a dedicated dad spent three days creating a memorable “gender reveal” for their second child.


Actor and comedian Taylor Calmus made a Rube Goldberg machine, a contraption known for its domino effects created by various smaller setups, to...

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These Celebrity Baby Names Might Be Everywhere Soon

We know that celebrity baby names can impact the popularity charts for years to come. Way before Emily Blunt welcomed baby Hazel, its choice by Julia Roberts pushed it an astonishing 600 places up the U.S. popularity chart. 


Heather Locklear and Reese Witherspoon were moms to early Avas,...

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Need A Break From Bad News? Watch Prince Harry Hang With Some Cute Kids

Harry visited a school in Leicester, England on Tuesday to learn about a program that “uses peer mentors to inspire others in overcoming barriers to learning.” He spent most of that time tugging at our heartstrings. 


Watch him jam to the beat during a chorus performance:



Video: Prince...

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Happiness Is Adopting A Sibling Group Of Three

This post originally appeared on Gays With Kids.


Tripp and Terry’s road to fatherhood of siblings began with the purchase of a bunk bed.


In 2012, two young gay men living in Los Angeles finished their foster-adopt training. Tripp and Terry were 28 and 30 years old at the time. They had...

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Prince Harry Really Knows How To Rock A Casual Look

Like a fine wine, it appears Prince Harry just keeps getting better (and better dressed) with age. 


Harry attended a mental health conference in London Thursday dressed sharply in a gray jacket, white button-front shirt and blue pants. It’s not necessarily a bold or fresh new look, but he...

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What Not To Say To Parents Of A Premature Baby

When you give birth prematurely everyone looks for silver linings. I get it — it’s frightening and difficult to know what to say to the parents whose expectations have been shattered.


These well-meaning bright sides didn’t offend me, and these days I can laugh about them, but back then...

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5 Things That Will Happen When The Queen Dies

Queen Elizabeth II is the United Kingdom’s longest reigning monarch, which, among other things, means there’s long been talk of the massive, “disruptive” impact her death will have both on her own nation and the world. A new report by The Guardian brings the subject up again, going into...

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Where Is Madagascar, Facts About Madagascar

Have you seen the funny movies about the giraffe, lion, hippo and zebra? Well, if so, you may be surprised to learn that the African country of Madagascar actually has none of these animals! 
Madagascar is a large island in the south east of Africa and it is home to a lot of amazing and...

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The Global Gag Rule Doesn't Save Lives, It Puts Women In Jeopardy

The following piece was written by Aerlyn Pfeil, midwife and member of the Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF-USA) board of directors. This content was originally published on MSF’s Because Tomorrow Needs Her blog.


I remember coaching a young woman as she pushed her...

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128 Hipster Baby Name Ideas To Inspire Parents-To-Be

Hipster baby names are an ever-moving class. Once a name gets widely used enough to be widely pegged a hipster baby name, it may be too popular to make any true hipster’s baby name list.


And yet when is a baby name hip and when is it just unusual or antiquated? Let’s look at some specific...

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7 Tricks to Get Your Toddler to Eat His Veggies

Toddlers and tomatoes just don’t go together. Or, do they? Figuring out how to get your toddler to eat his vegetables is a tricky science that parents have been experimenting with for centuries. Next time your little one has a blow up at the sight of peas or tosses his carrots at you,...

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Simplify Meal Time: Kid-Friendly Meals You Can Make in a Muffin Tin

Kid-friendly meals that adults love too can seem like the Holy Grail of feeding a family. Either you find yourself eating mac and cheese and chicken fingers, or you end up making multiple meals customized to each person’s age, taste, and dietary restrictions. While one-pot suppers and...

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How to Talk to Teens, How to Get Your Teen to Listen

Communicating with teens can be tough, but these three magic words —what’s your plan — may fix your relationship for good. Teenagers are old enough to know what they have to do and they may be together enough to have some idea of how to tackle it. And if they don’t,...

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Easy Slow Cooker Meals, Slow Cooker Recipes

Are you looking for some quick and easy weeknight meals to feed your family? Look no further than the effortless art of slow cooking. While many people use the name Crock Pot to mean slow cooker, Crock Pot is actually the brand name — just like Popsicle®, Frisbee®, Velcro®, and...

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Daylight Savings Time and Kids, How to Deal with DST

Daylight Savings Time (DST) is once again upon us, and those of us with young kids are dreading it. How do you tell your child that it’s time for bed when the sun itself hasn’t gone to bed yet?
What Parents Are Saying:
Parents have some strong feelings about DST, like Paul...

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8 Great Children's Books About Autism

About 1 in 68 children has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), according to the CDC, so your family probably knows someone with autism. Help your child learn more about ASDs by reading these children’s books about autism for kids of all ages, from preschoolers to teens. Read the books...

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Mom's Postpartum Body Serves As Painful Reminder Of Pregnancy Loss

Struggling with body image after pregnancy is not unusual. What makes Jessica McCoy’s story unique is that she is struggling with postpartum body image after a pregnancy loss, meaning that each stretch mark or extra pound is a reminder of the baby who isn’t there. 


The 27-year-old mother...

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6 Autism Awareness Activities for Kids

April 2, 2016, is World Autism Awareness Day, and April is Autism Awareness Month. Find cool activities for your kids, family, and school to observe the occasion and boost support for people living with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).

Walk for Autism

Autism Speaks, the world’s...

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When Hello Means Goodbye: A (Bitter) Sweet 16

Nearly 18 years ago my husband and I welcomed our first child into the world. Just two years later I gave birth to his sister. Eight days after her birth, I said goodbye.


Emma was born on March 9, 2001 with multiple congenital heart defects. She died on St. Patrick’s Day 2001. As I write...

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The Hottest Baby Names Of 2017

What are the hottest baby names of 2017, those that Nameberry sees getting cooler, trendier, and a lot more visible this year?


To find out, we measured which names clocked the greatest rise in page views in the first month of 2017 compared with last January. The results are astonishing: a...

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Parents' Guide to Prom: 6 Must-Discuss Topics

Prom night can be one of the most exciting events of the year, but there are several topics you need to talk about before your teen heads out the door. We’ve outlined the must-have conversations about safety, peer pressure, and drinking on prom night to help keep your teen safe and...

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Eureka! 5 Easy Ways to Grow Kids' STEM Skills at Home

STEM — yikes! Science, technology, engineering, and math (the “STEM” subjects) are important areas of learning for any student — but they sure can be intimidating for parents who are trying to reinforce their kids’ education at home.


A 2010 survey by Change the Equation...

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'Giraffe Mom' Gives Birth Before April The Giraffe, Shares Perfect Baby Photo

It’s “Giraffe Mom” for the win! 


Erin Dietrich, the expecting South Carolina mom who became an internet sensation after spoofing a pregnant giraffe’s baby watch video while wearing a giraffe mask, gave birth on Wednesday, beating her four-legged competition.


“He’s here! He is perfect,...

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5 Ways to Use Craft Sticks for Play

Craft sticks are the perfect inexpensive craft supply! Have some fun with these activities and crafts that use popsicle sticks.







We are always looking for cheap ways to play, and a bag of craft sticks definitely fits that inexpensive bill. Craft sticks are popsicle sticks that come...

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The Duchess Of Cambridge Tops Off A Repeat Coat With A Big Ol' Hat

My, my, Duchess of Cambridge, what a large hat you have!


The former Kate Middleton attended the unveiling of an Iraq and Afghanistan war memorial in London Thursday. Though the palace didn’t release outfit details due to the nature of the ceremony, onlookers still identified her coat as a...

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8 Epic Emoji-Themed Crafts, Activities & Recipes

Are your kids obsessed with emoji? We’ve rounded up the best emoji crafts, activities, and treats found on Pinterest. Whether you’re throwing an emoji-themed birthday party or simply want to have some (shhh… screen-free!) fun with kids, tweens, and teens, these DIY...

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6 Sweet Gestures for Teacher Appreciation Week

Teacher Appreciation Week is the first full week of May! Show your child’s teacher how much she is appreciated with one of these sweet and meaningful gestures. Plus, find some great gift ideas for teacher, too!
Write a Letter of Appreciation
A handwritten letter is always...

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22 Adorable Items To Build Your Feminist Nursery

Design and decor blog Project Nursery recently posted an adorable photo of this nursery decorated with prints of powerful women from The Film Artist Shop on Etsy. 


We were so inspired by the girl power on display that we decided to create our own guide to creating the perfect nursery for...

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10 Baby Sign Language Words to Teach Your Little One

For new parents, communicating with your bundle of joy presents a daily puzzle that needs solving. Without the ability so speak, babies rely on crying to express their needs and emotions. One way to bridge the communication gap is through the use of baby sign language. According to...

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5 New Year's Eve Ideas for Teens Who Want to Celebrate

3…2…1… Happy New Year! As you raise a glass and toast the start of 2017, don’t worry what your kids are up to. Plan ahead! These New Year’s Eve ideas for teens and tweens will help them celebrate the holiday without the lure of drugs, alcohol, and risky...

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Our Favorite Comfort Food Recipes for Cold Winter Days

Turkey Pot Pie
Cooking time: 1 hour
Serves: 4
Ingredients:

4 cups turkey breast, shredded
5 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon shallot, minced
1 lemon, zested
2 tablespoons Italian parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
8 ounces cremini mushrooms, chopped
2 leeks, thinly sliced
2...

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Integrated Programme vs O levels: 6 things parents must know

1. IP is meant for top students
TheIntegrated Programme(IP) is a six-year programme targeted at the top 10 per cent of PSLE students.They bypass the O levels and take the A levels or International Baccalaureate, followed by university.The idea behind it was to provide a seamless secondary...

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3 confinement rules you can break

1. Don’t switch on the fan and air-conditioner. Keep warm at all times.
Break the rule!There’s no need to consciously stay warm in sunny Singapore. As long as you are not directly exposed to the wind or cold air, there’s no health concern, saysWong Yueh Chin,a traditional Chinese medicine...

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Be Your Child's Parent, Not Their BFF

We see it all over social media, at the mall, and around town.  Moms and daughters arm-in-arm, shopping, gossiping, lunching … just like BFFs. The male counterpart can be just as alluring: the “cool” Dad, always the hit of the party, the lenient Dad who can be counted on to bend the...

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Celebrity homes: Look inside radio DJ Jamie Yeo’s condo

White and bright
Her partner and her helper also live in the 1,200 sq ft apartment. Alysia’s father is Yeo’s ex-husband, Englishman Thorsten Nolte, whom she divorced last year.The apartment is done up in the Scandinavian style – with white walls and wood accents – as...

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ECDA: viral photos of River Valley preschool taken out of context

 

 
The Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA), which regulates kindergartens and childcare centres, yesterday said it has not uncovered anything adverse at a preschool centre which has been at the receiving end of an online allegation of abuse and neglect.
On Feb 14 a series of photos...

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4 ways to prevent grandparents from spoiling your child

Are they overindulging Baby?
Grandma and Grandpa absolutely adore your one-year-old, and you’re delighted that he loves them as much as they love him. Butyou may be worried that they’re overindulging him.It is unlikely that you can ever stop adoring grandparents from spoiling their...

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Waitress Surprises Breastfeeding Mom Struggling Through Breakfast

Stories about breastfeeding in public often end in embarrassment, harassment and shame. But this one has a happy and empowering ending. 


On Wednesday, Isabelle Ames posted a photo of a handwritten note on Instagram. She received the note from a waitress named Erica during breakfast at...

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10 halal and Muslim-owned cafes and restaurants in Singapore you must try

1. Hyde & Co
This cafe-restaurant serves an all-day brunch menu until 5pm which includes dishes such as a chilli crab pasta ($21); har cheong kai chicken waffle ($18); truffle scrambled eggs with smoked salmon on sourdough rye bread ($24); and an ondeh ondeh French toast served with a...

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5 ways to spot abuse in child care centre

1. Observe your child during pickups and drop-offs
When you pick up your child from childcare, does he seem relieved, as though he’s been waiting for you to show up and rescue him? Kids can go through separation anxiety and miss you, but if your child seems very upset when you drop him off...

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Postnatal depression: facts and tips to help you cope

As you’ve now discovered, childbirth is a stressful experience and coping with your baby in this first year is very demanding, both physically and psychologically. It’s hardly surprising that new mums often feel a whole range of positive and negative feelings immediately, following the...

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Former NICU Baby Sports Helmet With Totally Fitting Phrase

A viral photo of a preemie wearing a special helmet is spreading a beautiful message of hope and determination.


On Monday, a mom named Lori shared a photo of her 8-month-old daughter with the popular Facebook group, Pantsuit Nation. In the photo, the baby wears a cranial helmet with the...

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3 best ways to keep your child healthy

1. Go outdoors
Allow your child to spendat least an hour a day outdoors. Not only will this help protect her against childhood obesity, but it also encourages goodeye health.Related:Singapore preschools will have more physical activities, healthier meals
2. Load up on greens
Aim to serve...

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Why grandparents matter to your children

By Tee Hun Ching
My son burst into my room at 7.30am the other day and demanded: “What time are we going to po po’s house?”
Annoyed at being woken up so rudely, I hollered at him to get out. I’d had a rough night as my body fought a losing battle against the flu and...

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