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How to Find a Pregnancy Due Date

Combine a little bit of math and a little bit of mystery and you’ll be able to determine your baby’s due date. You can use several ways to calculate your due date, but much like adults, babies have a way of arriving on their own schedule. A typical pregnancy takes 40 weeks, less time if you’re pregnant with multiples. Even if your baby comes early or late, knowing your due date gives you and your loved ones something to look forward to.

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How To Cover Grey Roots Like A Pro

This conversation and demonstration on How to Cover Grey Roots Like a Pro is brought to you by Clairol. All opinions are my own. I am the ponytail queen. Very rarely do I wear my hair down. Even on evenings out with friends it is a toss up as to whether I actually let my…

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It Was A F*cking Tough Transition Going From One to Two Kids

Obviously showing at 8 months pregnant with baby #2 pushing a grocery cart while strategically shoving cheerios into the palm of, and in between screams of, baby #2 always attracts the attention of ‘those’ mothers and their unsolicited advice.  Most say, ‘the more you have the easier it will be.’ Sometimes I was asked, ‘are…

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Breaking Difficult News To Your Kids Over The Holidays

Holidays with family are supposed to be joyous, right? Especially the ones we’re heading into right now. Well, like so many parenting myths, not always. Our parental instinct is to protect kids from bad news, at the holidays and at all times. But sometimes, it’s better to teach our kids how to handle challenging news.…

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Taking Charge of Your Decision to Vaccinate

As a new mom six years ago, I poured over books, talked to other moms, and had lengthy conversations with my pediatrician. I finally decided to give my daughter some of the vaccinations. I created my own schedule and gave one shot monthly. Living in Vermont, we are able to make many choices with our…