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Baby News & Articles
March 1, 2006
Sitting
it out -- Great - my parents were off out for the night. This
meant a blissful evening with Wendy, the teenage babysitter; all
kohl-rimmed eyes and a stash of Jackie magazines tucked under
her arm. Wendy wouldn’t usher me to bed at boring old 8.30;
she’d give me complicated hairstyles and let me stay up
late, watching smoochy kissing on grown-up telly.
Ideas
for Mother's Day -- Whether you're making your mum a delicious
Mother's Day meal, pampering her at a spa or thrilling her with
a hot-air balloon ride, we've got all you need to make this Mothering
Sunday extra special. Treat your mum like a queen - she deserves
it.
Winnie
the Pooh - A Valentine for you -- Have fun with your little
ones by helping them to make a Winnie the Pooh friendship card.
Plus, your chance to win a video featuring the loveable bear.
Year
Five: Language skills -- Your child will probably: Be asked
to complete more complex writing projects that include research
and compiling information into a written or oral report. Study
current events and compile projects that include both reading
and writing about his or her opinion. Be introduced to debate
so he or she can examine several aspects of an issue.
Concurrency
adoption – the way forward? -- Adoption in the UK is
widely seen as a shambles. There are 2000 children in England
and Wales spending up to three years hanging around in care (often
with multiple foster families), waiting for adoption. Meanwhile,
1200 families want to adopt.
February 13, 2006
Diary of a Second
(Surprise!) Pregnancy -- Our first child was planned -- it
took six months to conceive, which felt like forever at the time.
The second came by surprise. "Our love child" is what
my husband dubbed it and our "birth control mistake"
was my grumpy response. I wanted a second child, but a surprise
pregnancy -- as well as a second pregnancy -- can bring conflicting
emotions. Here, a little of what I went through, jotted down so
that other women battling ambivalence might relate.
"My Baby Cries a Lot"
- Advice for parents who are concerned about their baby's constant
crying -- Some babies' central nervous systems are more sensitive
and reactive to incoming stimulation from the outside world. As
they mature within the first four months, they usually become
better able to handle the many sights and sounds they're rapidly
encountering.
Pregnancy
Work Wardrobe -- It's hard enough to find a work outfit that
looks great, but when you're pregnant, you have the added worry
of dressing your expanding belly. We talked to the experts and
compiled a list of work-wear ideas that will make your mornings
easier. Here are some great ideas...
February 10, 2006
10
Ways to Feel Sexy Again During (and After) Pregnancy
Maybe you've been so busy being pregnant or taking care of your
baby that you haven't thought about sex recently. But just in
case, here are some fun ideas for getting in the mood again...
Quiz:
Am I About to Go into Labor?
Are you very close to delivering your baby? Take our quiz and
find out if you're showing the signs of approaching labor!
Foods
for Love -- Plan a meal that'll get both
of you in the mood for romance
Preparing a romantic Valentine's Day dinner? Before you decide
on a menu, consider these aphrodisiacs to get you and your partner
in the mood for love...
February 9, 2006
Ain't
Life Sweet? Valentine's Day-Inspired Baby Names
You don't have to have a lovebug of your own to enjoy
romantic baby names! Names that convey love, beauty, and sweetness
-- or those inspired by memorable cinematic affairs -- will warm
your heart long after the last truffle has disappeared from its
heart-shaped box.
10 Trends
in Celebrity Baby Naming -- There's a new pout in Angelina
Jolie's household -- and it's not Brad Pitt's. Jolie welcomed
an adopted Ethiopian daughter named Zahara Marley Jolie. The name
evokes romance, desert sands, and reggae, and starts with the
exotic letter Z.
January 30, 2006
Stuff
We Love: Retro Toys for Kids -- Whether it's whipping out
an imaginary chocolate cake or exploring outer space, these 10
vintage toys take us back to a time when no batteries were required.
Stuff
We Love: Organizing Tools for New Moms -- January is about
new beginnings, and we've found several handy helpers that'll
bring a little organization into a new mom's life.
KidSource
OnLine - Parenting -- Index for articles focusing on parenting
tips, advice from child care to discipline. Includes articles
on foster parenting, baby sitting and general parenting topics.
... Parenting. Child care, General Parenting. advertisement. Parenting
Articles. Child Care. General Parenting ... at the ways in which
parenting styles, family functioning, and parent-child...
January 26, 2006
On
the Town: Raising a Culture Vulture -- Museums and music and
restaurants, oh, my! This age-by-age guide will get you and your
kids out on the town, enjoying the best the city has to offer.
Do
Parents Have Better Sex? -- Museums and music and restaurants,
oh, my! This age-by-age guide will get you and your kids out on
the town, enjoying the best the city has to offer.
Safety
on the Slopes -- If your family's a fan of winter sports and
games, follow these top tips to keep kids safe.
Hollywood
Mom Shopping Secrets -- Here's an inside look at some of your
favorite celebrities' must-have products, from splurges to staples
and everything in between!
What's
a normal breastfeeding routine? -- If you're new to breastfeeding,
you probably have questions. Lactation expert Kathy Kuhn has the
answers.
January 26, 2006
An
itching business -- How to deal with headlice
How
important is folic acid? -- Folic acid: importance of this
vitamin
January 24, 2006
Vital
vitamins -- Vitamins and supplements in pregnancy
Is
my eight month old spoilt? -- Spoiling babies: possible under
the age of one
January 20, 2006
Could
my period be late due to stress? -- Stress as a factor in
your menstrual cycle
Baby's
first Christmas -- Tips for making your first Christmas as
a parent run smoothly
January 19, 2006
One
jab or five? -- A new five-in-one vaccination will be introduced
in September 2004 to protect babies against diptheria, tetanus,
whooping cough, Hib and polio. We look at what this means for
parents, and find out what people are worrying about.
Talking
about death -- Telling young children about death
January 18, 2006
Morning-after
pill failure: will this harm baby? -- Failure of the morning
after pill and effects on pregnancy
Cramping
in twin pregnancy -- Twins: cramping and sickness in twin
pregnancy.
January 16, 2006
Ear,
ear -- Treating a child with an ear infection
Two
in one -- Twin pregnancies - how they happen and the medical
concerns you may have
January 13, 2006
Breast
success -- How breast size affects feeding, getting the baby
in the right position
January 12, 2006
Episiotomy
worries -- Episiotomy worries
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