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7 Places to Take Your Kids (Before They Grow Up)
There are so many great things to see while your children are still young. Here are our top picks. A Natural Wonder The Grand Canyon; Arizona Absolutely nothing will prepare your family for the first time you see this 227-mile-long, 5,000-foot-deep...
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10 Fun Games from Around the World
Your child might not be able to find Pakistan on a map, but teaching her about all kinds of cultures is no more complicated than playing a game. So next time you hear "Mommy, I'm bored!" spark your kid's sense of adventure by adding fresh international...
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Surrogacy Pregnancy is Confirmed! What Happens Next?
The moment you’ve been waiting for is finally here…your surrogate is pregnant. But what are the next steps in the surrogacy process? You’ve got nine months to wait until your little bundle arrives. What can you do to prepare for the birth in these coming...
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Bye-Bye Binky: Ending the Pacifier Habit
It's your child's first love, and the breakup can be tough. Survive the pacifier weaning stage with these tried-and-true tactics. Your baby is crying. She looks very unhappy: She has her mouth open, her eyes squeezed shut, her fists clenched. You've tried...
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Open Adoption Is the New Norm and Here’s What It’s All About
Maintaining contact with the birth family has become the preferred method of adopting a child. Learn the basics of open adoption and how to make it work for you. When you're adopting, probably the last thing you want to do is share that little bundle of...
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Commonly Used Surrogacy and Infertility Terms
Commonly Used Surrogacy and Infertility Terms Message boards can be confusing when you’re new to the scene, so for your benefit we’ve compiled a list of many commonly used terms within the surrogacy and infertility community to help you learn the lingo!...
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7 Tips for Disciplining Your Toddler
Toddlers Behaving Badly As a 2-year-old, Nathaniel Lampros, of Sandy, Utah, was fascinated with toy swords and loved to duel with Kenayde, his 4-year-old sister. But inevitably, he'd whack her in the head, she'd dissolve in tears, and Angela, their mother,...
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A Food Safety Guide for Pregnant Women
We're dispelling the rumors and clarifying the myths about what you can eat when you're pregnant by answering the most common questions expecting moms ask when it comes to a smart pregnancy diet. During your pregnancy there are a few things that might...
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Science Proves You Can’t Hold Your Baby Too Much
Good news for all of us with that one friend or family member who likes to scold us for "spoiling" our babies by holding them too often. According to a new study, you can't EVER cuddle your newborn too much. And in fact, touch is crucial to a baby's...
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Surrogacy Contracts Explained
Surrogacy contracts are an essential part of your process, even if the intended parents and surrogate are family or friends. Agencies will absolutely require them, and if you are going independent, you should avoid working with any intended parents or...