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Updated September 4, 2010
Managing the Many Obstacles of Pregnancy Bedrest
While pregnancy bedrest is no walk in the park, it may be a journey that has to be taken in order to sustain a threatened pregnancy. Learning to view pregnancy bedrest as an opportunity for one's baby instead of an obstacle to be overcome will help the expectant mother and family manage pregnancy bedrest with a spirit of hope instead of despair. Here is a list of suggestions to help make the journey a little easier.
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.
Getting Children to Sleep and Stay in Bed - Without Fears or Power Struggles
There are many different types of bedtime hassles parents may experience. At least two of them occur after the child is in bed. Here are some tips for handling them from Jody Johnston Pawel, LSW, CFLE.
Getting Your Children Ready for School
Perhaps getting your child school ready involves more than buying things. Maybe supplies are not what you need to supply for your child to get them off to a good start this school year. Learn more from Thomas Haller and Chick Moorman.
Five Things Parents Can Do to Help Their Children Succeed: in School-and Life
Help your children take healthy, productive steps toward their 21st century adult lives this school year. Here are five things you can do to help your children learn and succeed in their new classes and beyond from Maria Chesley Fisk, Ph.D.
Family Zone: No Kids Allowed!
With the start of the new school year, Family Zone column, author Cheryl Butler tells us it's a great time for young and old alike to go within and decide if our life grades are up to snuff. Are you up for some field trips on your own without the kids? Cheryl plans to give it a whirl!
Moms: 3 Going Green Tips for Baby That Save You Money
It's hard to "be green" without spending extra money. Why are organic products and foods more expensive? If you're trying to be frugal and eco-friendly, despair no more. Here are some tips that will help you go green and save money to boot on baby products.
Mothers and Daughters: Boundaries are a Good Thing
Today, many mothers are staying invested long past the time when adult daughters should be making more decisions on their own, often confusing where their life ends and their adult daughter's life begins. Learn more about setting boundaries from authors Linda Perlman Gordon and Susan Morris Shaffer.
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!
• September Games for Kids
• Dollar Stretcher Tips for September 2, 2010
• Birth Stories ~ read the latest and submit your own
• What Is Normal in Pregnancy?
• Increasing Odds for a Healthy Pregnancy
Pregnancy:
• Ciara's Pregnancy Journal ~ Waiting for Birth Story!
• Risa's Pregnancy Journal ~ Week 40
• Nancy's Pregnancy Journal ~ Week 38
• Suzy's Pregnancy Journal ~ Week 35
• Melica's Pregnancy Journal ~ Week 33
• Erika's Pregnancy Journal ~ Week 32
• Michele's Pregnancy Journal ~ Week 31
• Melissa's Pregnancy Journal ~ Week 26
• Danielle's Pregnancy After Loss Journal ~ Week 22
• Mel's Pregnancy Journal ~ Week 23
• Rose's Pregnancy Journal ~ Week 17
• LeAnn's Pregnancy Journal ~ Week 17
• Terra's Pregnancy Journal ~ Week 15
Trying to Conceive (TTC):
• Sandy's Trying to Conceive Journal ~ Lists of Lists of Lists
Parenting:
• Cheryl's Parenting 8 Journal ~ Mid-Summer Joys
• Emily's Parenting Journal ~ Hot Days and Cool Playdough!
• Updated! Kari's Parenting Journal ~ When Life Gives You Lemons
• Updated! Katie's Parenting Journal ~ Two Under Two
• Katie B's Parenting Journal ~ Where Are the Lazy Days of Summer?
• Updated! Kelly's Special Needs Parenting Journal ~ Tubes
• Updated! Kristen's Parenting Journal ~ Forget the Terrible Twos, It's the Terrible Ones!!
• Updated! Michelle's Parenting Journal ~ Baby Proof'd
• Stacy's Parenting Journal ~ Treyton's Big Day
• Tara's Working Mom's Journal ~ One Little Bird, One Big Lesson
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