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The Top Pregnancy Magazines

During your pregnancy, you’ll want the best advice you can get. Since you can’t call you doctor 24 hours a day, a great way to seek out advice is to read magazines devoted to pregnancy. Many pregnancy magazines also offer tips and advice to help you get through the early years of child-rearing. Whether you’re on your first or fourth pregnancy, it may be worth your time to read a magazine or two. You may be able to find some at your OB/GYN’s office.

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The Top 10 Things Your Nanny Should NOT Do!

Nannies can be like part of the family, but it takes careful consideration and time for bonding to establish such a close relationship. You can establish rules with your nanny and over time things will evolve to a perfect balance of your family’s needs, but newbies sometimes need a little help. Below is a list of the ten most important things a parent needs to know in order to have the best nanny experience.

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Avoiding the Top 10 Mommy Faux Pas

As a mom of three and etiquette consultant, I have become a therapist of sorts. I find myself being discreetly led away by the arm, into a quiet nook at our elementary school and lending a sympathetic ear to another mom as they relay their blunders, their childs indiscretions or mommy faux pas.

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The Top Stretch Mark Creams

Stretch mark creams are designed to prevent or reduce the appearance of stretch marks or striae. Stretch marks are tears in the dermis, or middle layer of the skin, according to the Mayo Clinic. They initially appear as rough, red or purple lines and eventually fade to silvery white. Any rapid weight gain, including pregnancy, may cause stretch marks, particularly on the belly, breasts, thighs and hips.