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Become a Reading Model This School Year: Encourage Early Childhood Literacy

With the start of the school year, there is no better time than now to create a reading routine with your school-aged child, a toddler or even infant. As a parent, there is much you can do to develop your childs reading skills and set the stage for a lifelong love of books and learning. Show your child that reading is a year-round activity by making reading fun and interesting, and chances are he or she will be eager to read on his or her own.

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The Best Books for Pregnancy

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If youre pregnant or planning to become pregnant, you have probably been overwhelmed by the volume of books available on the subject. On one popular bookseller’s site, there are more than 10,000 books alone concerning pregnancy, and it can be overwhelming to determine which ones to choose. While dozens of new books on the subject are released each year, a few stand out as recommended reading based on Amazons bestseller rankings and choices from the Parent Dish website.

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How to Get a Lean Celebrity Body

ModernMom Staff

One of the joys of pregnancy is showing off your bump—that growing tummy people can’t seem to get enough of. But revealing a post-baby belly is the last thing most moms want to do. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), a healthy weight gain of 25 to 35 pounds is recommended during pregnancy. The Mayo Clinic estimates women lose approximately 10 pounds during birth. Shedding those remaining 15 to 20 pounds can be a challenge. By examining celebrity diets and workouts, you can see how it’s done.