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It goes without saying that teachers have an incredibly important job. Yet they do so much more than simply teach our precious kiddos reading, writing, and arithmetic. Teachers play a key role in shaping the future of our society. [Tweet “Teacher Appreciation Week is May 2nd-6th #thankateacher”] Whether it’s pouring Read more…
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In our post “How to Help Baby Nap” I shared some tips for encouraging healthy sleep habits in babies. As a FTM, hearing other moms’ stories and watching them parent helped me navigate the ever-changing waters of motherhood. In that spirit, today I’m sharing a glimpse at my experience with baby Read more…
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I love birth stories. I find them fascinating and beautiful. During my second pregnancy I compared everything to my first. After all, it’s only natural to reference what’s known. With my firstborn son, Triple A, I was due July 13th and surprisingly enough Little Girl’s due date was July 14th. I Read more…
One of my favorite things about summer is taking my son, Triple A, to the playground. As soon as a play structure is in sight he chimes a resounding chorus of “Hooray, play, hooray!” I can hardly get Triple A out of his car seat fast enough… a scene many of you Read more…
Towards the end of pregnancy your health care provider will pay close attention to the presentation of the fetus (how our baby is positioned in your uterus.) The most common and ideal presentation of the fetus is cephalic presentation also known as the occiput anterior position, in which the baby’s head points down into the Read more…
With the airline costs going up and up, traveling with kiddos under two can be a bargain! Little ones fly free as a “lap child” or “infant in arms” if they are under two years old. For international flights you have to pay the taxes for a lap child’s “ticket,” but depending on Read more…