Congratulations! You’re going to have a baby! It’s natural to be excited about the birth of a child, and it’s a good idea to be financially prepared too. According to the USDA, the total cost of raising a child born in 2013 until age 17 is $245,340. The average cost of the first year is right […]
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Every baby is different, but most parents find it’s best to establish some kind of sleep schedule or routine during those early months. This will help set the stage for a better night’s sleep down the road for both you and your baby. Sleep training is the best way to do this. While it can […]
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One of the most common struggles for parents, especially new parents, is to help create good sleep habits for their baby. Sometimes parents get lucky and it just happens naturally. But most of the time, it does take a little bit of work by creating a routine, setting up structure, and being consistent. A lot […]
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Parents are constantly trying to reinvent the wheel when it comes to choosing a baby name. While some parents prefer to stick to more traditional names, there are others who like to bend the rules with either a gender neutral name, or by creating something totally new and obscure. Most of the time, their originality […]
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There are many important decisions that have to be made when a couple is expecting a child, particularly if it’s their first. One of the biggest decisions is what to call your baby. We know it isn’t an easy task to choose just one name, so we’ve decided to make the process a little easier. […]
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Considering laser hair removal? Here’s what you need to know before your first appointment!
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While eating disorders have been widely publicized for decades, far less attention has been given to a related condition called body dysmorphic disorder, or BDD. Body dysmorphic disorder is often hidden from public view due to the shame people feel about one or more parts of their body, yet it is a devastating, debilitating psychological […]
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Pregnancy is a distinct life stage characterized by dramatic physiological changes, and medical tracking of those changes, including weight gain, is routine to monitor the health of the mother and the developing infant. What may be missing from weight monitoring is the psychological and emotional component of these changes. Western society tends to view the […]
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