When to Switch to a Bigger Sized Diaper

As your baby grows, you'll obviously need to switch to bigger sized diapers. You might read the box of diapers and go by your baby's weight or maybe you'll just... read more

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How to Help a Diaper Rash

My son had a terrible diaper rash. So, I poured Maalox, the antacid medicine, on his bum and left it in the diaper. The medicine absorbed the acid and cured... read more

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Diaper Genie II - How to Save Money

So for those of you who have a Diaper Genie 2, I found a way to refill the bags without buying the expensive cassette all the time. I buy the... read more

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A Different Approach to Screaming and Tantrums

With a big screamer comes big problems. Conventional advice will tell you to either ignore it or give praise to good behavior (or both). This is great advice, but I'm... read more

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Overwhelmed and Stressed Out?

A couple of days ago, I watched the Oprah show. The topic discussed dealt with the burdens, responsibilities and overload of today's mothers and the sometime tragic consequences. It pained... read more

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Grandmother Role

Grandparents can be great and not so great. Dealing with family is always a very tender area. I say that because of family dynamics. They are different in everyone's life.

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I Love Grandmas!

I love anyone who loves my kids. So I love as much "Grandma" as I can get. Thinking back, when I was a child, nothing was better than my Grandma.... read more

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A 10-Month Old With a Splinter

My 10-month old son got a splinter from either a wood beam or possibly the bedroom door under his fingernail. He seemed ok (not crying) and I was lucky enough... read more

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Sleep - Do What Makes You The Most Happy

It is hard to go through these times of trying to get little ones to sleep through the night. I personally nursed my son until he was 22-months. I stopped... read more

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Teaching Good Sleep Habits is a GIFT

You are in a painful stage right now -- but think of good sleeping habits as a GIFT you are giving your child. I was a HORRIBLE sleep teacher for... read more

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