Leaving your child in the care of another person can be an emotional event in a parent's life, but there are steps you can take to make sure you pick somebody you trust. Once you've made the decision to bring a nanny into your home, do your homework and find the right person. Let the professionals help There are no national standards to which nannies are … [Read more...] about Basic rules for choosing a nanny
Pregnancy Lifestyle
3 easy tips for battling the pregnancy weight gain blues
Of all the ups and downs pregnancy puts a woman through (hormonal acne, swollen ankles, a thicker mane), weight gain can be the toughest pill to swallow. Unlike the majority of other pregnancy symptoms, packing on some extra pounds is the one thing every single expectant mom is supposed to go through. But that doesn't make it any easier on our self esteem.The American … [Read more...] about 3 easy tips for battling the pregnancy weight gain blues
4 wacky ways to predict your baby’s sex
Whether you're expecting your first baby or you're an old pro at the baby waiting game, the fact is, there's nothing more exciting than discovering what the gender of your little one is going to be. Over the course of the nine months that you'll spend waiting for his or her arrival, it's likely that you'll feel your anticipation mount with each passing trimester. But even … [Read more...] about 4 wacky ways to predict your baby’s sex
The birth plan: Why no pregnant woman should be without one
Imagine this: You're in the hospital. One contraction rolls in just as the other subsides. You're exhilarated. You're nervous. But most of all, you're focused: breathe in, breathe out. And then, it happens. Your doctor furrows her brow and hits you with a big question that you aren't prepared to answer.Saving your decision-making for the delivery room … [Read more...] about The birth plan: Why no pregnant woman should be without one
Top 5 things never to say to a pregnant woman
Between pregnancy hormones, morning sickness and fatigue, it seems unfair that moms-to-be must endure questions and comments that make them cringe as well. If you have a friend who's always sticking her foot in her mouth, you may want to share this one with her. You can thank us later. Horror stories Save scary stories for Halloween. Preparing for birth is no time to take … [Read more...] about Top 5 things never to say to a pregnant woman