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7 Tips for Having a Better Birth
My first son was born after a difficult 36 hours of labor. The labor was hard and fast, with protracted contractions 2-3 minutes apart and no more than 4 minutes apart for 30 hours.
Teaching Teens to Drive – Tips to Help Keep Them Safe
I have three teenagers. They are obnoxiously eager to grow up. The kind of kids who take their driving test the first morning they legally can. I’ve taught two of them to drive. It is, hands down, the hardest thing I’ve done as a parent. I’d rather talk to them about genital warts than get…
5 Tips for Looking Your Best After Airplane Travel
Since many of us will be flying this holiday season, we’ve enlisted the help of Travelocity Senior Editor, Courtney Scott to share her advice for feeling super fresh while flying. Travel is supposed to be glamorous, right? Well, I can’t think of anything less glamorous than the feeling you have after eight hours on a plane. Stiff neck,…
5 Tips for Surviving a C-Section
My scar, which is incredibly small, yet still a little numb, is a constant reminder, so while I’m thinking about it I thought I’d share some “lessons learned” from my C-section. I went in for a routine ultrasound at 32 weeks pregnant with twins and BAM, the next thing I know I was tossed into the Labor & Delivery ward, pumped up with steroids for two days, and gave birth on the third day.
Style on a Budget: Re-Fashion Tips for Moms
Hi, I’m Merrick from Merrick’s Art, where I blog about style, sewing, and family life. I’m a mom of a spunky and smart little two year old boy, and seven months pregnant with baby boy #2, and I’m thrilled to be here on ModernMom today! One of my favorite things to feature on my blog is re-fashions. Since it’s hard to find good quality fabrics for a good price and in good patterns, I’ve learned that I prefer to start with something from a store and then make it my own.