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Inside Me Lives A Village – Must Read
Inside Me Lives A Village is a new book by Nadine Levitt that empowers children to identify, acknowledge and direct the many feelings that live inside them. Feelings are a part of life, whether you feel happy, angry, sad, or shy, but they can feel even bigger and overwhelming to children. With beautiful illustrations by…
How Does Reading During Pregnancy Increase a Baby’s Intelligence?
A babys nerve pathways in the ears and neural system in the brain start developing as early as the twenty-sixth week, which is when the baby will begin responding to sounds and voices regularly. Introducing music and words while your baby is still growing inside of you may increase your babys intelligence; many expectant parents can start talking to their babies in the womb, reading to them and playing soothing music to generate a response from their developing brains. Reading provides auditory stimulation for babies growing brains and can acclimate children to the sounds of their parents voices.
Advice for Successfully Returning To Work After Maternity Leave
Spring often brings a fresh start and, for some moms, that fresh start is returning to work after maternity leave or from a more extended career break. Whatever your circumstance, returning to work, either full- or part-time, is a major transition. This mommy did it twice and so can you. Set realistic goals. Women sometimes set…
Readers Respond: What to Call a Step-Parent?
We recently published an article – “The Trouble With Labels: What Do You Call A Stepmom?” – on the tricky situations that can arise in blended families.
Get Ready for Trick or Treating!
Halloween can be such a fun time of year! Dressing up the kids, decorating the house, eating up the candy, and of course, seeing all the ghouls and goblins that come to the door begging for candy. Here are some tricks to help you get organized for Halloween: