Understanding the Placenta

By Danielle Pastula | November 12, 2024 | Expecting
Pregnancy is a beautiful and exciting time in a woman’s life, but it can also be confusing and even scary for first-time expecting moms.  We’re guessing you’ve stocked up on all the “What to Expect ...” types of books you can get your hands on, but even if you’re a mom-to-be who has no interest

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Mealtime With Picky Eaters

Make Mealtime With Picky Eaters a Little Easier

By Olivia Pitkenthly | November 12, 2024 | Conception 2 College , Toddler
When we start our families, we imagine dinnertime being a relaxing experience with pleasant conversation. If you are the parent of a picky eater, though, it is anything but. In the book “Helping Your Child with Extreme Picky Eating,” authors Katja Rowell and Jenny McGlothlin empathize with such families. In fact, they note that 10

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money mistakes

Avoid These 5 Common Money Mistakes Parents Make

By Jacqueline Saguin | November 6, 2024 | Happy Home
Strollers and diapers are the priority now. Raising a child is such a great feat in itself that you don’t quite consider the financial implications that’ll come down the line. But, if you start saving now, you won’t stress about it and break the bank later. Avoid these five common money mistakes parents make. Your

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Plagiocephaly

Plagiocephaly: Why Some Babies Develop Flat Spots and What to Do About It

By Lindsey Johnson | November 6, 2024 | Conception 2 College , Health , infant
Plagiocephaly is the medical term to describe a attened area on a baby’s skull. This condition is sometimes referred to by physicians as “Flat Head Syndrome” and may impact up to 46% of healthy infants, according to Boston Children’s Hospital. History In 1992, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) began recommending back sleeping in order

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Birding

The Next Big Thing: Birding!

By Nicole Irving, Publisher and Editor-In-Chief | November 4, 2024 | Conception 2 College , Kids
Does your kiddo have a love of all things nature? If they do, this is the perfect age to introduce them to the world of birding. But what is it? This activity is observing birds in their natural habitat and actively pursuing witnessing them, recording how many you see and having a love of the

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Leftover Halloween Candy

15 Ways to Use Leftover Halloween Candy!

By Giggle Magazine | October 30, 2024 | Forks & Spoons
When you have three kids, multiple Halloween parties to attend and an all-nighter filled with trick-or-treating, the piles of sweet treats do just that. Pile up! So, after I do my duty of safety checking and separating the piles of 'you eat that,' 'I eat this,' and our sweet tooth’s have been satisfied until next

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Quick and Healthy To-Go Breakfast Recipes

By Lindsey Johnson | October 28, 2024 | Articles , Forks & Spoons
The mad dash out the door on hectic mornings doesn't mean you have to sacrifice good nutrition. These breakfast recipes are quick and easy to grab and go! Make extra so you have breakfast ready for the next day too! VERY BERRY SMOOTHIE Start your day with a berry blast! This smoothie is packed full

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sick girl

Health Anxiety in Children: It’s Real and Needs Our Attention

By Tracy Wright | October 21, 2024 | Health
Picture 11-year-old Joseph. His grandfather recently passed away after a long bout of cancer. Unfortunately, it was not without pain and suffering, for which Joseph got a front row seat. Now, months after his grandfather’s passing, he has started to complain of body pains to his parents, his siblings and even teachers at school. His

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spooky Halloween Crafts

3 Spooky Halloween Crafts For Your Kiddos

By Tracy Wright | October 9, 2024 | Conception 2 College , DIY , Early Years
Halloween is tomorrow, and since the holiday might look a little different for most people this year, why not get crafty? Included here are some easy and spooky Halloween crafts that can be tailored to any age and level of parental involvement. Crafting is your chance to have fun and be creative with your little

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