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I’m so glad you’re here! Below you’ll find helpful resources and articles mostly written by me about all things related to what us moms do and care about. Over the years I’ve had a lot of questions and have learned a lot about many topics so I thought I’d use my blog as an outlet to share advice I have received over the years. If you haven’t taken the time to learn about the Moms Core 5 I suggest you start there as it’s the quickest way to a better life.

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Can 11-Year-Olds Date? Appropriate Age For Tweens To Start

As parents see their children grow up, there are a lot of questions about their ages, their preferences, and of course, their likes and dislikes. A common question that many parents wonder about is the tween dating world and whether it is a big deal if their child starts dating. This will be the focus here. The early years have a great impact on child development. Having romantic interests is a very normal thing, but one must know when it

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Can Babies Die From Crying Too Long? Associated Risks

A baby cries, sometimes for prolonged periods and sometimes for shorter ones. This is normal, and it should not be a reason to worry for the most part. New parents might be worried if their baby’s crying too much, but it is usually completely normal. Crying is a means of communication for the baby. If a baby is dealing with sleep deprivation or wants a clean diaper, he’ll let you know by crying. Once the baby gets what he wants,

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7 Free Places to Have a Baby Shower Near Me

Having a baby shower does not have to be too costly. There are many cheap baby shower venues to choose from where you can have your own shower or throw a surprise one for someone else. Here, we will look at some baby shower places that will help you save money and create a fun event too. Using your or your friend’s house is a great idea for a baby shower. If the shower is done at the expecting mother’s

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The Best ‘Going Home’ Outfit for Mom I’ve Ever Heard Of

Going back home after the long and tiring process of delivery feels like a gift from the heavens, and you can make it even more special by choosing a great outfit to go back to your home with a new family member. You can find many great options fitting your needs and style. You will see many options below, so keep on reading! When it comes to postpartum dressing, comfort, and support are key for new mothers. Maternity leggings are

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What Are the Dos and Don’ts Before Being Induced? [SOLVED]

Elective labor induction is a common process. This, if done correctly, can help avoid pregnancy complications and could result in a faster delivery too. You must be careful of a few things before induction of labor. There are many ways to induce. The most common one is using the hormone oxytocin to start uterine contractions and, as the labor progresses, having a cesarean delivery. Most healthcare providers say that you must not have any food once you feel contractions. There

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Can Labor Start While Sleeping? Here’s What Could Happen…

Most women, especially when pregnant for the first time, wonder about their due date and delivery. A common question many of them have is about whether labor can start while sleeping, and the answer is yes. But not to worry, this is totally normal. Most women experience mild contractions at night. Not only is it possible that your labor begins while you are asleep, but it is also possible to give birth under general anesthesia or even when you are

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What Does The Dye Stealer Pregnancy Test Mean? [ANSWERED]

A dye stealer pregnancy test is when there is so much HCG (the hormone that is produced in pregnancy) in the mother’s body that it steals away the color of the pregnancy test. This results in a black line on the test. Many women wonder what it means to get a dye stealer pregnancy test, and that is what we will answer here. When you get a dye stealer pregnancy test, you will see that the control line, which is

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Do Siblings Have the Same Blood Type? How Common Is It?

Blood type is affected by many different factors. The biggest one is the parents’ blood type. But even so, there can be, and are, times when the child has different a blood type from that of his/her parents and even siblings. Genetics work in complicated ways, and that is what we will be discussing here: It is not uncommon for siblings to have different blood types, even though they share 50% of their genetic makeup. The reason for this is

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How Old Are You in 3rd Grade? I Forgot Too, Here’s Some Info

Most parents hassle with deciding when their kids should begin their first school year after kindergarten. In many countries, and even states within a particular country, the age to begin first grade can vary. Young children between the ages of one and three are classified as toddlers by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Some believe that once your child reaches their first birthday, they are automatically considered a toddler. If you’re dealing with a two-year-old who throws tantrums,

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Mom Brain, Do You Have It? I Never Knew These Facts…

We are all familiar with the incredible journey of motherhood, full of profound changes and emotions. Nothing can quite prepare a woman for the physical and emotional rollercoaster that comes with pregnancy. Everyone is very well aware of the physical changes that take place during pregnancy, but very few of them know about the changes in the brain. Has any of you heard about “mom brain”? If not, I am sure most of you have already experienced it during and

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