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Updated May 7, 2008
Celebrating Mother's Day!
• Mother's Day Gifts for the Mom-to-Be
• The History Behind Mother's Day
• Anna Jarvis: Founder of Mother's Day
• Mother's Day Messages for
Bereaved Moms
• Surviving Mother's Day for
women coping with infertility
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You know that it is wise to back up your computer's hard drive; it's also wise to back up your child's food drive with a daily multivitamin/mineral supplement. This simple habit could improve your child's health and even intelligence. Learn more from pediatrician Dr. Alan Greene.
Can Twins Have Too Much Togetherness?
Many parents of preschool-age twins relate that twinship has some sweet benefits that make up for the initial rough ride. Parents rightfully brag about how the twins take care of one another, but is there such a thing as too much togetherness at this stage in your children's development? Learn more from twin expert Joan Friedman, Ph.D.
Top Tips For Exercise Motivation by Tracey Mallett
We all need a little help to get motivated sometimes! Life is hard and we are tired at the end of the day. Who wants to work out? Here are some tips to help you keep you motivated!
Not the Birds and Bees!
This month's JellyMomTM column talks about a topic that strikes fear into most parents' hearts - the birds and the bees! Are you ready? Well, JellyMomTM columnist Lisa Barker isn't sure she is either!
Invasive In-Laws
This month's "Dear Mr. Dad" column by Armin Brott focuses on one of those difficult issues new parents face. What can you do when your in-laws freely give their opinions on the best way to raise your baby and it conflicts with your ideas? Armin shares his expertise on how to handle this delicate situation.
Kid-Friendly Treat: Jewels in Snow
Many believe that the gemstone garnet got its name from the pomegranate. The tiny arils of this fruit resemble the garnet's deep-red color and shape. This recipe mixes the deep-red arils into cottage cheese creating the look of garnets buried in a blanket of snow. Try this simple dish for breakfast. Your kids will love it!
What Dad Can Do for Mom
In this month's Nurture Mom column, Rick and Jan Hanson share a top ten list addressed to a father on ways he can help support mom.
Blah Blah Blog: The Pros and Cons of Blogging for Teens
As a preteen or teenager going through life's normal growth stages, blogging can be very helpful indeed, but as with any internet enterprise, blogs do raise some parental concerns. So let's address some basic blogging pros and cons with Erik Fisher, Ph.D.
Helping My Child When I Was Diagnosed with Cancer by Cathy Nilon
When Cathy Nilon was diagnosed with Stage 2-b invasive breast cancer at age 43, she frantically searched for a book to help her young son understand what she would be going through in order to get well. Here are some tips that got them through their painful journey.
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• Nicole's Pregnancy Journal ~ Birth story coming!
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• Carrie's Twin Pregnancy Journal ~ Week 29
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