Lifestyle. Daily Living and Work
Electric Blankets
Can I use electric blankets while we try to conceive (TTC) and during pregnancy?
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Waterbed
Is is safe to use a waterbed while we try to conceive (TTC) and during pregnancy?
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Heavy Lifting While TTC and During Pregnancy
Is heavy lifting OK when trying to conceive (TTC) and during pregnancy?
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On Your Feet All Day During Pregnancy
Is it safe to be on your feet all day during pregnancy?
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Contraindications to Exercise During Pregnancy
Exercise during pregnancy is important to improve the pregnancy outcome. Here you find contraindications to exercise during pregnancy.
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Urine Smells of Ammonia
Is urine with an ammonia smell a problem?
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Do You Need Life Insurance?
As soon as you learn that you are pregnant, you should begin thinking about obtaining life insurance. Life insurance will ensure that you, your partner, and your children are financially taken care of in the event of death.
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Is Chocolate Safe to Eat During Pregnancy
When the holiday of romance rolls around, how much chocolate is safe for a pregnant woman to consume?
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Parenting Styles
This page contains information about six of the most common parenting styles: authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, helicopter, positive, and attachment.
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Career Tips for Returning to Work After Baby
Money and career experts at US News & World Report offer these career tips for making life as a working mother easier to manage.
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Use 3 Piggy Banks to Teach Children Money Basics
A piggy bank is a common fixture in many a child’s bedroom but some financial experts say kids will become better money managers if they use three piggy banks instead of just one.
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Father's Day Celebrations from Around the World
The third Sunday in June is Father’s Day in the US, a day officially designated by President Richard Nixon in 1972 to celebrate the fathers in our lives. Fathers are celebrated around the world, too.
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Benefits of Pilates During Pregnancy
Pilates can be a wonderful way to prepare for birth. “A Pilates workout is one of the best ways to get that full body circulation going, particularly around your vital organs where you need it..."
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Shared Parenting Enriches Sex Life
Want to spice up your sex life? Make child care a 50-50 proposition.
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Juggling Job, Parenthood Easier with ACA
Since healthcare coverage is now available for part-time workers, many parents find it beneficial to juggle part-time jobs and parenthood without worrying too much about how to pay medical expenses.
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Memorial Day Fun With Kids
Here are a few exciting, fun and friendly games to play at any Memorial Day party. All of these games are ideal for pregnant women and new moms.
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Parenting Styles: Permissive Parenting
Permissive parenting is a term coined by Diana Baumrind, a
developmental psychologist. Baumrind coined the phrase as one of three
major parenting styles.
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Parenting Styles: Helicopter Parenting
The term helicopter parenting is thought to have been originally used by college admissions offices to describe parents who played an overactive role in the admissions process.
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Cinco de Mayo Games for Little Ones
When planning your Cinco de Mayo party this year, include some
fun-filled games for little ones and invite guests to bring the family
along for a true celebration of life.
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July 4 Menu: Red, White, Blue, Easy and Healthy, Too
Try these July 4 menu tips showcasing the red, white, and blue theme; some of them are easy, some are healthy, some are both.
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Indulge Yourself With a Babymoon
Remember that romantic honeymoon you enjoyed to celebrate thebeginning of your lives together? Got a baby on the way now? Maybe it'stime to jump into one of the hottest trends in the tourism industry -babymoon getaways.
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How to Feel Sexy When You Are Pregnant
Despite the changes your body is going through during pregnancy, you can
feel sexy as long as you give yourself a little gift from time to time.
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Memorial Day Safety When You’re Expecting
With an extra day off and some [hopefully] clear skies, Memorial Day is the unofficial start to the summer season.
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Easter Ideas for Parents and Kids
Easter is a great chance to bond with your child and introduce the
celebration to other youngsters. From the traditional egg hunt to
collaborative collage projects, spending the Easter holiday with your
little one can be great way to get outdoors or learn together.
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Baby Shower Foods: How to Keep it Safe and Fun
Typically a baby shower takes place during the latter weeks of the pregnancy. When planning a baby shower, it is important to keep the pregnant women and her health in mind.
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Cinco de Mayo Foods for Pregnancy and Fertility
Common staples of Mexican cuisine include beans, tortillas and rice, all
of which can provide healthy nutrition for pregnant women.
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How to Create Romance at Home for Valentine’s Day
With an ever-growing tummy and difficulty moving around, what is the best way to stay romantic and comfortable at the same time?
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Pregnancy and Memorial Day Boating Fun
You can expect an influx of boats on the waterways, so generalboating safety is extremely important ' but there are also other thingsto consideration if you'll be spending time on the boat while pregnant.
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Ways to Take the "Labor" Out of Labor Day During Pregnancy
Being pregnant on a holiday can seem like a lot of work, both physically
as well as emotionally. There are a few things you will want to think
about to help make Labor Day easier on you.
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Budgeting for Baby One Trimester At a Time
The financial wizards at Money Magazine suggest approaching a baby budget like a pregnancy, one trimester at a time.
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Parenting Styles: Authoritative Parenting
Authoritative parenting, as described by developmental psychologist
Diana Baumrind, is considered a democratic approach to parenting
children.
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Parenting Styles: Authoritarian Parenting
The authoritative parent tends to be highly demanding, but offers little love and nurturing; this can lead to prolonged social implications.
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Valentine’s Day Activities That Are Safe for Pregnancy
Despite the long list of unsafe activities during pregnancy, you canstill have tons of fun on Valentine's Day if you're pregnant.
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Budgeting for a Child: Common Mistakes New Parents Make
Having a child is an exciting and life-changing experience, but the
hectic nature of the preparations can leave some parents in the dark
about the actual costs of raising a baby.
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Job Interviews During Pregnancy: To Tell or Not To Tell?
Here’s what some career consultants and pregnant job applicants have to say about if, when, and how to disclose your pregnancy during the job interview process.
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How to Celebrate Labor Day When TTC
Trying to conceive (TTC) can seem like a life-consuming goal that you and your
partner are working together towards. For many couples, holidays are
difficult for a number of reasons.
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Tips For Valentine’s Day Babymoon Romance
Romantic couples-only escapes called babymoons are becoming an important part of pregnancy but they often involve travel.
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Parents: Put Down Your Devices
A pediatrician and a psychologist fear our children may pay the ultimate price of tech-savvy parents.
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SAHM: Time for a New Label?
The term "stay-at-home mom" is outdated according to Ester Bloom, a contributor to the Slate magazine. She's not enthusiastic about housewife, either, preferring instead the word homemaker.
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Help or Be a Helper: Which Word Choice Motivates Kids?
A team of psychologists says choosing the right word when asking for help from a child makes a difference.
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Parenting Styles: Positive Parenting
The idea behind this parenting style is to raise children who listen, accept constructive criticism and respond to expectations and discipline with attentiveness and open conversation.
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Are Water Skiing or Boarding Safe During Pregnancy?
Can I water ski while trying to conceive (TTC) and during pregnancy?
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See a Dentist During Pregnancy
Seeing a dentist while pregnant and having dental care during pregnancy is not only normal, but important for the health of mom and baby alike.
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Your Fitness During and After Pregnancy
You will have a lot on your plate with the newborn, your recovery, and trying to get back to that pre-pregnancy body, so what sort of post-partum fitness routine should you look to?
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Breast Exam Lying Down
The lying down breast examination involves an exam of the breasts while lying down.
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