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Meet the Single Mom Taking the Beauty Industry by Storm

For decades, the beauty industry has helped shape the narrative around femininity and played a major role in the evolution of consumerism and gender norms as they exist today—the good, the bad, and the ugly. But, one mom is painting a new narrative around beauty, and the beholder, using the brushstrokes of self-love, radical inclusivity,…

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Signs That Baby Is Cutting Teeth

Some babies teethe, and you’d never know it until you see te evidence of a brand-new tooth poking through. Not all babies — and parents — have it so easy. Many babies experience varying degrees of discomfort when they cut teeth, ddepending on your baby’s tolerance for pain and the density of his gums. Your baby may be fussy and irritable during this time. Be understanding. While you can’t stop the teething process, you can make your baby more comfortable.

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Taking Care of an Infant

Having a new baby can be overwhelming; new parents deal with fussiness, frequent diaper changes and what seems like constant feeding. They do this all while feeling sleep deprived. Fifteen to twenty percent of new moms experience some sort of pregnancy-related depression or anxiety, according to the NY State Health Department. Help yourself by learning the basics of infant care: from feeding to burping to dressing to sleeping, the routines are simple. As you establish your own parenting rhythm, you’ll gain confidence. You’ll also hopefully gain more sleep.