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How to Handle Hormone Hell During Pregnancy

So many mothers-to-be have told me just how unprepared they were for the emotional side of pregnancy. The physical effects were obvious enough, but apparently not everyone knew that the crazy hormone cocktail the pregnant body is continually swilling can momentarily propel even the most relaxed, jovial mommy-to-be into …

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Exercises for a Baby Belly

The joy of being a mother is priceless and indescribable. Nothing could ever replace or compare with that feeling of wonder when you know that you have brought life into this world. However, being a new mom presents a huge problem — baby belly. Fortunately, you need not worry. Aside from proper diet management and a belly wrap, you can perform certain exercises to solve your belly problems.

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Debunking Some Myths About Labor and Delivery

In honor of Labor Day, I thought I would take this opportunity to write about something I have lots of experience with – labor. Im not talking about the labor of keeping up with the laundry that comes with having so many children, or the labor of trying to meet deadlines at work by writing an award-winning story, or the labor I have recently realized it takes to start dating online.

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Family Halloween Games

Halloween is a special time of the year when people can dress up in all types of costumes, from scary monster outfits to unusual professions such as lumberjacks. Kids get to go outside from door to door, trick-or-treating, and usually return with a bounty of goodies. Once the candy collection activities are over, though, there is still time for family Halloween fun. These Halloween games can help extend the festivities and provide an entertainment outlet for the entire family.