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What Matters Most to Moms

(ARA) - Thousands of women across the country will be celebrating Mother’s Day for the first time this year. It will be a day filled with presents and congratulations, and a time to reflect. For Caly Wood, 27, of Abington, Mass., it will be a day much like all the others since she brought her daughter, Maria, home from the hospital in the middle of January. “We’ll eat, read books and sleep,” sh. . .

Ice, Underwear, and Alcohol - Boy or Girl

Admit it. You like the idea of being in control of choosingwhether you have a baby boy or girl. But you probably didn'tthink it was possible. Well it is. And I'm going to sharewith you today a few thoughts on how to increase the chancesof conceiving a baby boy.Ice Ice BabyYou say ice. Huh? Surprisingly, ice does play a small factorin whether you conceive a baby boy or girl. Sperm is createdin t. . .

Children and Remarriage

ARA) - When Nancy Ellwanger told her five-year-old son Jeremy that she was going to marry David Scott, the youngster initially seemed pleased. After all, Jeremy had grown quite fond of David, who always found the time to play a game or talk about sports with the rambunctious kindergartner. "But then Jeremy started asking a lot of strange questions," Nancy recalls. "He wanted to know what a step. . .

Surviving a C-Section

After 42 weeks of pregnancy, two days of undergoing inducement and physical stress on the baby, my daughter was delivered via an emergency C-section. Oh, it was music to my ears when my gynecologist arrived in my hospital room at 4:30 a.m. and told me they were going to do an emergency C-section. I must have been in shock or delirious! However, after going through a traumatic two days, I had ha. . .

The Most Precious Gift to Give our Children

As a proud mother of a two-year old daughter and an eleven month old son, I already see them growing too quickly before my eyes. It makes me wonder if I am being the best parent that I can be and if I will have regrets after they have grown up of what I did and didn’t do as a parent. And I ask myself, “What is simply the best gift to give my children?” Could it be the new trend in toys or cl. . .

How to Successfully Homeschool Your Child with Special Needs

As a researcher, specializing in disability topics, I often get emails from parent or grandparents interested in home schooling their child (grandchild) with special needs. Most recently, I received this message from Joyce:“I would appreciate leads on home schooling Special Needs kids with multiple diagnosis as we will home school our angel after this year of home based Special Education - 8th. . .

In Search Of Elmo

My son is a wonderful boy, an imaginative, active four year old with a set of rules for life all his own. The rules that keep his four year old views in his perspective, the rules to life that make him, his own person. One of his “rules” is that his Elmo doll must go to bed with him each night. Sounds simple right? If you are the mother of a child like mine you are snickering under your breath . . .

3 Things Every Parent Needs When Raising a Child with Special Needs

When I travel by plane I'm always reminded of the "way things are". It is a fact of life that we must care for ourselves before we can effectively care for someone else. That's why flight attendants instruct us before every flight, "position your own oxygen mask before assisting others traveling with you". The lesson: You can't help anyone, if you are incapacitated. So I want to start this. . .

When Time Out Don't Work

Joey steps away from his time out chair “I won’t sit!” His mother is frustrated and throws her hands in the air..Time out is just not working for this mom. Many kids do not respond to time out so what do parents do??? - Let the discipline reflect the behavior Some children respond well to discipline that is structured around what they did wrong. An example of this is a child that draws on the w. . .

Is My Child Ready For A Family Pet?

At some point every child asks that all time famous question. “Can I have a pet?” While owning a pet fosters responsibility and compassion, some children are just not ready to help take care of a pet. It is a huge responsibility and one that must be given careful thought. There are many things you should consider as a family. What kind of pet? What kind of pet would fit into your life style bes. . .

Rainy Day Fun - Crafts For Kids

Rainy days can be so boring for a child…and just as hard on moms. So we give some ideas to brighten your day and chase their rainy day blues away! Shadow puppets In a room that is fairly dark set up a flash light so it is facing a wall. Have the children make hand shadows…If they get really good at them they could even put on a little play. My box home As a little girl some of my best times wer. . .

Entertaining suggestions for busy moms

(NC)—Doctor, arbiter, coach, chauffeur, entertainer, cook – it's Mom! Every mother knows it's a juggling act to get through the daily routine and still find some time to sleep much less entertain. So what does Mom do when company is knocking at the door? Whether it's a casual midweek dinner, a large weekend gathering or a few friends gathering to talk to about the day, entertaining can be a str. . .

Bath Time Fun

Bath time can be fun or it can be a real hassle if your child is afraid or don’t like it. So we as mothers try to make it a fun time for our little ones! Then the problem will be getting them out! Color It Bubble bath can be irritating to little ones causing urinary track infections, yeast infections as well as skin irritation. A few drops of food coloring are a wonderful solution adding intere. . .

What does that new baby really need?

What your baby needs and may not need. There are so many gadget out on the market, so many cute little out fits, so many baby thing that we think we need, so many we don’t need. Simply Moms offers you a list to get you started and steer you clear of the don’t needs. Layette Don’t spend TONS of money on these first little out fits baby will grow really fast and many clothes they may not even get. . .

Why Kids Toys Are For Kids

I have made a discovery in my adult life, kids toys were made for kids. Now I know you may be puzzled about this because we all have sat down and played with our children, but if you peer deeper into this issue you will see as I do. Lego Mines… Tell me why it is a child can run blind folded through a room littered with Legos. Yet me I carefully navigate threw the room watching my step, stepping. . .