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Excessive Weight Loss After Pregnancy

While many women may struggle to lose weight and regain their pre-pregnancy shape, other new mothers may shed pounds quickly. The rate at which you lose your pregnancy weight can affect your health and the health of your breastfeeding baby. Very rapid weight loss may signal the presence of postpartum depression, or baby blues. Notify your doctor if you experience any unusual postpartum symptoms such as excessive weight loss, loss of appetite or frequent crying spells.

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Let’s Craft: Homemade Sidewalk Chalk

Let’s Craftis a special feature full of great crafts, inspiration and DIY projects that are perfect for any Modern Mom! Sidewalk chalk season is here!! Start collecting toilet paper rolls, so you can make your own with your kids. Supplies Plaster of Paris Disposable mixing containers Disposable mixing utensil such as a Popsicle stick

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Valentine’s Day After Divorce

Valentines Day is one of the worst days of the year for those going through separation or divorce. Hearts are in the air, store windows are plastered with pink and red, chocolates and roses are prominently displayed for purchase in grocery stores.

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Creative Projects for Kids: Backyard Dinosaur

Open the door, get on the floor… everybody walk the dinosaur! It all started with a little wire and a big idea. With all the best intentions and holding the kids’ hopes and dreams in my mind, I soon ended up on my living room floor completely wrapped in a wire burrito wondering what I’d gotten myself into.