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Meet the MILs: Which of These Mother-in-Law Types is Yours?

Let's face it, when you said "I do," you probably didn't realize you were also signing up for a lifelong subscription to MIL Magazine, complete with monthly issues filled with unsolicited advice, invasive questions, and the occasional guilt trip, courtesy of your brand new mother-in-law. For many, entering this uncharted territory can feel more like…

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Is It A Cold Or Allergies?

“Tissue mommy! I need a tissue!!” Your child comes running at you, with double-barreled boogies from both nostrils. Ugh. It’s definitely that time of the year! But, come late winter/early spring, it can be tough to know if it’s due to a cold, or allergies. Which is why I’m always being asked by moms around…

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Protecting Kids From Sexual Abuse

As mothers, we often teach our young children about Stranger Danger and how to deal with the creepy man down the street. We instruct them on how to react to the man in the car who offers them candy or what to say to the person on the other end of the phone asking if their mommy or daddy is home.

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Signs and Symptoms of Ectopic Pregnancy

Ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants in a location other than inside the uterus, usually inside a fallopian tube. Also known as a tubal pregnancy, an ectopic pregnancy is non-viable and can be life threatening to the mother. Unfortunately, many of the same symptoms are present in a viable pregnancy, making an ectopic pregnancy difficult to diagnose. Some symptoms of a tubal pregnancy, however, can help ensure you receive the earliest possible treatment.

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#SportBits…Weekend Rejuvenation

Happy Friday #ModernMoms! Hopefully you are recovering from your Thanksgiving festivities. Unfortunately, there’s not a lot of time before things ramp up again. This might be a good weekend to relax and rejuvenate before you’re back in high gear for the Holidays. What better way to do that then lounge around and watch some sports?…