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Sunday, Mar 25th 2012
Pregnant … I Think
It's an unlikely story.
The month started out pretty rough—I did a three-day juice cleanse and was so out of it that I spilled a cup of boiling tea on myself and ended up at the doctor's office with second-degree burns over a large portion of my belly. Between the pain and the awkwardness of wearing bandages around my abdomen, I was pretty miserable.
Thursday, Mar 15th 2012
The Secret No One Tells You About Trying to Get Pregnant
No one ever told me about what really happens when you're trying to get pregnant. No one told me that all of sudden you can't think about anything else and that every person around you seems to be pregnant or carrying a newborn.
by Marcia Mangum Cronin
by Marcia Mangum CroninTuesday, Dec 06th 2011
Keep Your Home Safe During the Holidays
by Marcia Mangum Cronin
Whether your family observes Christmas or Hanukkah or both or neither, the holidays can be a busy time from Thanksgiving through the New Year. In our haste to do everything and go everywhere and celebrate with everyone, accidents can—and do—happen. If you have young children or even pets in the home, it's important that you take extra safety precautions to make sure your holidays remain happy.
Friday, Dec 02nd 2011
Don't Let Your Kids Get Lost in the Holiday Hustle and Bustle
by Marcia Mangum Cronin
The holidays are a time of magic and excitement, especially when seen through the eyes of a child. But just as quickly as a child can switch from joyous bundle to screaming terror, the holidays can turn stressful or even nightmarish if you aren't careful.
Monday, Nov 21st 2011
Expert Tips on Eating Healthy During Pregnancy
Are you newly pregnant and wondering what dietary changes you might want to make? You’re not alone. So, we asked registered dietician Nora Saul:
What are the three most important dietary changes I should make during my pregnancy?
Wednesday, Oct 26th 2011
Beware of the Halloween Sugar Monster
By Marcia Mangum Cronin
While ghosts, ghouls and goblins haunt the little ones on Halloween, a more terrifying monster haunts us parents: dental decay. We know the kids will come home Halloween night with bags full of candy, and we will immediately transform into the bad guys who must determine what and when and how much they can eat. Now that my kids are too old to trick-or-treat, I realize my candy management may not have been the best.
Thursday, Oct 13th 2011
3 Tried and True Tricks to Get Your Kids to Wash Their Hands
This Saturday, October 15, is Global Handwashing Day, a day dedicated to educating children about the importance of washing with soap and water—and encouraging them to do it at home, at school and in their communities. Why soap and water specifically?
Wednesday, Sep 07th 2011
Pregnancy & Parenting: 5 Surprising Uses for Olive Oil
The secret to great skin for you and your baby? That's right, ditch the fancy stuff and opt for good old olive oil (make sure it's organic of course and stop use if there is any sign of allergies). Learn five surprising uses for you and your little one (no pasta needed).
