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Eating a varied, well-balanced diet is important for us all, but even more so for babies who are rapidly growing and developing every day. Feeding your little one a diverse range of foods is also an eye-pleasing way to help cultivate their adventurous spirit. Fruits and vegetables come in a variety of stunning colors and flavors, but their real beauty lies on the inside. Colorful foods are nature’s way of signaling the beneficial nutrients within. They are not only full of antioxidants, nutrients, vitamins and minerals, but are also fun …
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Sacred Pregnancy
By Anni Daulter- Author of Sacred Pregnancy
www.sacredpregnancy.com
What is a Sacred Pregnancy and why should I want one?
When I was pregnant with my second child, Lotus, I became obsessed with trying to find women I could connect with that knew about the sacredness of birth and the rite of passage process that every mother goes through, but few mark. My pregnancy craving was for that sisterhood that used to exist back in the day when women lived in tribes and pregnancy wisdom was passed down from mother to mother. …
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If you’re pregnant or just had your baby, the natural instinct to nest may be tugging at you. You want your home and nursery to be just right for your new baby. Unfortunately, those well-intentioned changes to the home, from painting a room to a full remodel are usually anything but natural. I’d like to suggest you don’t start your house and nursery projects while you’re pregnant or with a newborn.
The reason is simple: the fetus and newborn are sensitive at levels well below what an adult might tolerate. They …
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Welcoming a new baby can be a little bittersweet for your family if you already have a child or two. If your child has been a singleton up to this point, she’s been the center of your universe. And even if your child is the second or third (or more), being the baby of the family is a special and cherished role. Seeing a new baby usurp that position can be upsetting for a young toddler or even an older child.
Citrus Lane’s community of moms offers great tips for helping …
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By Tara DelloIacono-Thies RD
Pregnant women seem overwhelmed by the idea of putting on weight. As a dietitian and mother of two young boys, I recommend that you “let go of the numbers”. Put your scale away and let your doctor, midwife, and appetite be your guide.
Of course it’s important that you eat nourishing foods during pregnancy; but, how much weight you gain or don’t gain should take much less of your attention. You need to trust your ability to apply common sense without checking in on the scale and know …
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Pregnant women often feel inspired to learn how to better nourish their bodies and their babies during pregnancy and what a great time to educate yourself! Nutrition plays an enormous role in the health and strength of the baby, and in the development of organs. Nutrition also plays a very important role for the mother as it can improve and prevent pregnancy discomforts, and give her energy for the birth.
Most people do not realize that nutrition also plays a huge role in perineum integrity. A skin fed with white flour …
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With all the snazzy baby products out there, it’s easy for a first time parent to be overwhelmed and spend a lot of money and time on things that just complicate life—just when more simplicity is what you really need. Here’s a list I wish I’d had before our small apartment became cluttered with a ZILLION baby doodads. Truly, these few items are all one needs to be ready to roll.
1. His and Hers pre-packed diaper bags.
When on parent-at-large duty, one needs a diaper bag. Why a His and Hers? …
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Baby on the way? Ready, Set… SLOW
A 3 Part Blog Series on the Pregnant Pause
by Stephanie Dawn, ASLP
When I first realized I was pregnant nine years ago, in my second trimester or so, I remember feeling fortunate that I was a self-employed counselor who worked out of my home and could take breaks and look after myself daily, without anyone watching over me. Recently, my sister gave birth to a gorgeous baby girl in New York City and worked full-time in an office up until 4 weeks just before the birth. …
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The power of a well-placed break. A short powernap on a long workday. Intermission at a play. The seventh inning stretch. How about the nine month stretch?
Transition to parenthood is challenging. Research shows that two thirds of all couples will experience a precipitous drop in marital satisfaction following the birth of baby.
Those cute little bundles make us so happy and fill us with love and delight, but also stress us out! It is a short road between feeling stressed and being irritable with our partner; our communication breaks down and …
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Pregnant Nesters Must-Have List!
As a green mama on a budget, I strive to teach people that often what we think we can’t live without are actually products that we should never be living with. Chemicals, plastics and toxins in our everyday products are unfortunate obstacles that we need to learn to navigate. Compiled with love of family and a disdain for chemicals, here is a list of cleaning must-have’s that will keep your family safe and your nest sparkling!
Clean Well: As far as hand sanitizing spray, foaming hand soap and …
