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Updated January 24, 2012
Eliminate Fears About Childbirth
Fear about childbirth is real. Fear, and the lack of personal empowerment that results from it, is at the root of unnecessary birth pain, difficulties and unnecessary interventions. Getting rid of those fears is a key to unlocking the potential for a positive birth experience. Here are some suggestions to reduce fears about birth.
Plus-Size Pregnancy Can Be Healthy
If you're plus-sized, you've probably heard things about how your weight can affect your health. But being plus-sized doesn't mean you can't have a wonderful, healthy pregnancy and a beautiful, healthy baby if you get the information you need and receive good medical care.
Genetic Consultation - Finding and visiting a genetic counselor or other genetics professional
A genetic consultation is a health service that provides information and support to people who have, or may be at risk for, genetic disorders. Learn what is it, who needs it, and how to find it.
Baby Names From Nature
Nature is all around us, in beautiful glory every single day and season. Celebrate Gaia by giving your baby a name from nature.
TLC for Moms January Calendar
Check out our Tender Loving Care for Moms calendar with a tip for each day of the month. We'll help you give Tender Loving Care to yourself, your family, your home, your friends, and your marriage.
Self-Awareness for Kids and Grownups
In this month's Nurture Mom column, authors Rick Hanson, Ph.D., and Jan Hanson, L.Ac. answer the question, "Sometimes I'm with my kids and suddenly I'll start feeling angry or frustrated or sad and I don't understand where that came from. Other times, our preschooler will just start lashing out but he can't say what's bothering him. Any ideas?"
Breakfast for Dinner
Breakfast foods are comforting and delicious. It's too bad that most of time we are eating them in a mad-dash to get the day started. So why not turn your day upside down and enjoy some fine breakfast fare in the evening? Fresh Baby co-founder Cheryl Tallman shares some delicious recipes for dinner breakfast meals that everyone, including picky toddlers, will love!
Best Ideas for Kids' Birthday Parties
Putting together a super birthday party for your child is easy when you have a creative theme. Just think about what your child's current interests are--soccer, magic, makeovers or music--and then wrap the party around that theme. Here are a few party themes for different ages, complete with details, to get you started.
And More:
• Pregnancy and Ovulation Tests as low as $0.50 each
• Check Out Your Daily Horoscopes on StorkNet
• Share your baby's first and middle name in our fave picks!
• January's Games for Kids
• Dollar Stretcher Tips for January 19, 2012
• Birth Stories ~ Submit your story!
• What Is Normal in Pregnancy?
• Increasing Odds for a Healthy Pregnancy
Interested in writing a journal with us? Review the instructions and let us know!
Pregnancy:
• Sarah's Pregnancy Journal ~ Waiting for birth story
• Rebecca's Pregnancy After Loss Journal ~ Week 37
• Brittany's Pregnancy Journal ~ Week 36
• Bec's Pregnancy After Loss Journal ~ Week 35
• Julie's Pregnancy Journal ~ Week 33
• Kim's Twin Pregnancy Journal ~ Week 31
• Mary Frances' Pregnancy Journal ~ Week 25
• New! Crystal's Pregnancy Journal ~ Meet Crystal!
• Kristen's Pregnancy Journal ~ Week 17
• New! Honey's Pregnancy Journal ~ Week 5
Trying to Conceive:
• Honey's Trying to Conceive Journal ~ A BFP!
Parenting:
• Danielle's Parenting Journal ~ Holidays and Birthdays
• Updated 1/23 Jennifer's Parenting Journal ~ New Year With New Chances
• Updated 1/24 Kari's Parenting Journal ~ Still Going on Strong
• Updated 1/24 Kelly's Special Needs Parenting Journal ~ Happy New Year!!
• Kristen's Parenting Journal ~ Getting Baby Off the Breast
• Kristin's Parenting Journal ~ Halloween ALREADY?!
• Sarah's Single Parenting Journal ~ Merry Christmas!
• Stacy's Parenting Journal ~ Dear Santa
• Updated 1/24 Tara's Working Mom's Journal ~ Life Threw a Curve Ball
• Terra's Parenting Journal ~ Sickness and Christmas
