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Author :: Tony Luck  |
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| Article Title :: Should The Dad-To-Be Attend The Birth? |
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| Not so long ago a dad-to-be would pace up and down outside the labor room and would be admitted only after the birth. Modern practice is to assume the dad-to-be should be at the birth to offer support. But an increasing number of dads, moms and midwives would prefer he stayed outside.Some of the reasons given are:Some moms feel the loss of dignity and 'not feeling attractive' is sufficient reason to banish their partners to the corridor.Some dads think the sight of baby being born will put them off sex with their partner in the future. Others can't bear to see their partner in pain.Researchers at the University of Toronto suggest that women have a happier child (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Tony Luck |
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| Article Title :: Twins - Double The Trouble Or Double The Pleasure? Both! |
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| If You're Having Twins..is it double the headache, or double the joy? Probably both!What Causes Twins?
The number of twins is on the increase, probably because of IVF treatment where more than one fertilised egg is placed in the womb.Of the non-IVF twins, there are two causes:Two eggs are released during ovulation and both are fertilised by separate sperm - it is possible twins can be fathered by two different Dads! In this case the twins are not identical (even if they have the same Dad!). Non-identical twins are also known as fraternal, they share about half their genes so they may or may not look the same. It is even possible for a couple of mixe (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Michelle Marsh |
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| Article Title :: The ABC's of Raising Twins |
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| As a mother of two sets of fraternal boy/girl twins, I am often asked, “How do you do it?” I do not have an answer. I am just a regular 27 year old who has never known it any other way. Most people come home from the hospital with one baby. I , however, always seem to come out with a pair. Through my experiences, I feel that there is no such answer. Each child is a unique gift with their own personality, likes, dislikes, and own sense of self. I have no master plan. I deal with each moment as it comes and try to remember that these are the best days of my life. There are moments, I must admit, that I feel like my day will never end and my own personal identity is withering away (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Eugen Lisov |
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| Article Title :: Guide To Choosing Educational Toys For Children |
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| In the last few years, parents started getting more and more interested in choosing all sorts of educational toys for their children. Because a parent wishes the best for his child, a toy that is labeled as educational is very likely to be bought easier than others. But what is an child educational toy?Well, there is no definition of the term “educational toy” from what I know. However, what I do know is that an educational toy is a toy that helps a child learn something good, something that will help in the future. Play is the most important activity of any child.Learning thru play is a reality; it can and it is done unknowingly every time your child plays. The parent m (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Steve Singleton |
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| Article Title :: Why have children? DINCs, This is For You! |
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| First there were Yuppies (Young Urban Professionals). Then came the Boomers, the Busters, the Boomlets, and Generation X. Now we have the DINCs, which stands for Double Income, No Children. I'm not talking about those who are unable to have children or who postpone having children until their financial crisis or mega-time-commitment to career has stabilized. I'm referring to those who are determined not to have children. Ever. Period. If this is your situation, please consider what follows.Those of us who have crossed the Rubicon into parenthood know all about the liabilities involved--expenses, additional stress, unasked-for criticism, awakening to cries at 3 A.M. (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Marie Roker |
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| Article Title :: The Truth About Motherhood |
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| What is the mystery of motherhood? I know that when I was pregnant, experienced mothers could not stop giving me advice on taking care of newborns, delivery expectations and child care solutions. Yet, no mother ever told me how dreadful post partum depression could be, how much my world would change, how one person can bring so much to my life. I am taking this opportunity to share with expectant and first time mothers the truth about motherhood:You will never love another being as much as your child (ren).Wet kisses, hugs and snuggles really do make you feel better.You might not automatically bond with your new baby.You will feel like a failure some days. (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Terry Rigg |
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| Article Title :: Your Checking Account |
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| Checking accounts are an absolute necessity these days.
You can either have a checking account or run to the
bank or other outlet for money orders. Many people pay
for almost everything with a check including groceries,
gas, clothes and a long list of other things. When you
add an ATM card to this picture, your chances for a
potential problem is greatly enhanced.Don't get me wrong. There are many people that can keep
their check book up to date, even deducting all of the
ATM advances and automatic withdrawals as they make them.
However, too many people that write checks for everything
wind up not entering a check when it is written or an ATM
advance when it is made. The (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Tony Luck |
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| Article Title :: Choosing Names For Twins |
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| There are many reasons for treating your twins as individuals rather than a pair. But if you must choose names that go together here are a few suggestions.
But first, always make sure the first name goes with the surname, and watch out for the initials - spell out baby's initials to make sure you are not increasing her chances of being teased or bullied. Also, keep it sensible; we came across twins the other day named Mercedes and Porche - admittedly the babies will probably cost about the same as the cars by the time they leave home, and perhaps Daddy would have preferred the cars?!
OK, now to the suggestions.
Names With The Same Meaning:
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Pat Downing |
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| Article Title :: Communication Mistakes Parents Often Make - And Easy Ways To Correct Them |
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| As parents, we love our children and want to do the best for them. At times, however, the pressures of living every day create stress and distractions for all of us. We can easily fall into communication habits that are not effective, especially when we need to discipline our children or teenagers, or to talk with them about sensitive issues.If we can talk with our kids more effectively - if we can find ways to understand them better and get them to really hear what we are trying to say - then we can work together to create more peaceful and satisfying relationships.So how do we change those communication habits that aren’t working for us?First we need to underst (read full article) |
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| Category :: Parenting Articles |
Author :: Stanley Leffew |
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| Article Title :: Girls Gone Mild |
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| Voices!So many voices crying out for adherence and so many people confused about values, virtues and life.What voices are calling out to you and what voices are you listening to?My daughter is just now enjoying her first year in life. As I listen to the voices calling out to young ladies these days, I can't help but wonder what the popular trend will be when she has to decide which voices she will lend an ear to.As she enters young adulthood, I hope this is what she finds.I hope the popular trend of the day is a video craze called, "Girls Gone MILD!"No, that's not a misprint!I hope it is popular because it depicts women in the following way (read full article) |
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