It's a boy… and a girl!
From perfect little party favors to personalized decor — a his-and-hers boy and girl baby shower to welcome twins in style! Recently I was lucky enough to host a baby shower for my very dear friend...
View ArticleWould you avoid a holiday birth?
So you’re due on or around Christmas and your doctor has offered to induce you a week or so before the big day. Do you take her up on it, or do you wait until you go into labor on your own? So you’re...
View ArticleThe royal pain of hyperemesis gravidarum
As the world was buzzing about Kate Middleton's hospitalization for hyperemesis gravidarum — severe morning sickness — in the very early stages of her royal pregnancy, Holly Madison announced she, too,...
View ArticleItalian baby names: Unique and melodic
Looking for a beautiful Italian name for your baby girl or boy? Look no further. Choosing an Italian name is a lovely way to pay homage to your roots. Whether it's a unique take on a popular American...
View ArticleCelebrity twin baby names
Celebrity twin names run the range from unique and cool, to traditional and slightly offbeat. If you are looking for ideas for twin baby names, check out the top celebrity twin girl names, celebrity...
View ArticleSpiritual Christmas baby names
Whether you are having a baby born around Christmas or just love this magical and spiritual time of the year, you will love our list of spiritual Christmas baby names. Be inspired by the magic of the...
View ArticleWe predict: Hottest baby names for 2013
What will be the hottest baby names for 2013? We checked out baby name trends and looked into our crystal ball to predict the baby girl names and baby boy names that will be the hippest on the...
View ArticleHaving it all: Mom by day, doula by night
Lately, it seems like moms are doing more than ever — they're working, cooking gourmet meals and crafting up a storm — all while raising their families and maintaining marriages and relationships at...
View ArticleCutest celebrity baby bumps of 2012
2012 brought on a Hollywood baby boom. We take a look at five of the cutest baby bumps of the year, from first-time moms to parenting pros. Who worked the baby bump the best this year? Reese...
View ArticleBest and worst celebrity baby names of 2012
What were the best and worst celebrity baby names of 2012? From Drew Barrymore’s Olive to Beyonce’s baby Blue and Reese Witherspoon’s son Tennessee, check out our pick of the best and worst names of...
View ArticlePregnancy: Coping with unsolicited opinions
It's inevitable: From the second you share that you're pregnant, you're bombarded with unsolicited advice — from in-laws to complete strangers, everyone has an opinion. With a few tips and a sense of...
View ArticleBaby name resolutions for new parents
If you are gearing up to pick the perfect baby name for your child in the upcoming year, it is time to brush up on these baby name resolutions. Whether this is your first child or third, you are...
View ArticleFamous January birthday baby names
Whether you are due in the month of January or have a birthday then, find out which celebrities will blow out candles this month. Want a hint? Oprah, Justin Timberlake, Kate Moss and the First Lady...
View ArticleActress Christie Lynn Smith welcomes a holiday baby
Just a few days before Christmas, actress Christie Lynn Smith and her husband, actor John Fortson, welcomed a second baby into their family. Smith and Fortson shared exclusive photos of their beautiful...
View ArticleLearn how to prevent and identify preterm labor
Being pregnant for the first time has its ups and downs. On the bright side, you don’t know what you don’t know, so you don’t worry about things you might worry about if, well, you know… you knew....
View ArticleHow to cope with baby envy
When your uterus aches at the mere sight of a pregnant woman, an ultrasound photo on Facebook brings you to tears, and you can’t bear to attend another baby shower, you’ve got baby envy. The first step...
View ArticleIcelandic teen named “Girl” battling to change her name
One Icelandic teen is suing her country because the name her mother gave her, Blaer, isn’t on the country’s list of approved names and is considered "masculine" so they changed her name to Stulka —...
View ArticleAn age-by-age guide to buying toys
Based on child development research, the following guide will help in your selection of toys for various age groups. Some playthings are recommended for more than one age category, as children of...
View ArticleCool new trend: Boys' names for girls
If you are looking for a modern and unique baby girl name, perhaps you should consider checking out the hottest new trend — boys’ names for girls! Gender-bending baby namesStill searching for the...
View ArticlePrenatal sleep comfort: How to sleep during your pregnancy
The old wives' tale goes that lack of sleep throughout pregnancy is good preparation for motherhood. But really, all you want is a good night of sleep so when the little bundle of joy does arrive,...
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