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I’m the proud mommy of a precocious 4 1/2-year old daughter, a delightful 2 1/2-year old son, and a delicious 3-month old baby! We moms know that all the love, care, and attention your children need actually begins even before conception! Taking care yourself before, during, and after pregnancy will help you bring healthy children into the world, and enable you to be the best possible Mommy! At Maternity.net, we try to bring you news and advice on everything related to pregnancy and parenting… You are invited to leave a comment or email me directly. Thanks for visiting!
Easing the Back-to-School Butterflies

Easing the Back-to-School Butterflies

In some families, it’s hard to say who’s more nervous about the first day of school– the kids or the parents!  New beginnings are exciting but kids and their parents may also feel apprehensive,... 

Medication you should NEVER give your Baby

Medication you should NEVER give your Baby

Babies are much more likely than adults to have adverse drug reactions, so any medicine you put into that little body should be taken seriously, even prescription or over-the-counter (OTC) medication... 

Getting Kids Excited about a New Baby

Getting Kids Excited about a New Baby

Younger toddlers won’t have a clue about a baby “growing in your tummy.” Because they can’t see it, they won’t be able to understand much of the explanation. Even when... 

Summer Makeup Tips and Tricks

Summer Makeup Tips and Tricks

Whether you’re glowing as a result of your pregnancy, or just perspiring from the heat, take some tips from the pros to help you look your best. InStyle has some great summer beauty advice that works... 

Raising a Successful Child: Deonte Bridges’ Mother Speaks

Raising a Successful Child: Deonte Bridges’ Mother Speaks

You may have heard about Deonte Bridges’ life story or watched his moving and inspiring valedictorian speech that’s been circulating around the web (if not, see below, it’s worth the... 

Things No One Told You About Having a Baby

Things No One Told You About Having a Baby

There are a lot of things you DO know about having a baby. You will be tired. You will struggle to loose your baby weight. You will change lots of diapers and walk around with spit-up on your shoulder.... 

Don’t Eat These Foods if you’re Pregnant!

Don’t Eat These Foods if you’re Pregnant!

Everything you eat and drink while you’re expecting influences your baby’s health.  Good choices are whole grains, lean meats, lots of fresh fruits and veges, legumes, and low-fat dairy products.... 

10 Reasons Babies Cry

10 Reasons Babies Cry

There are many reasons your baby cries. Sometimes it’s hard to figure out what it is, and you conclude that she’s just “crying for no reason!” But we believe that happy, content,... 

Transforming Baby’s Nursery: Focus on Walls

Transforming Baby’s Nursery: Focus on Walls

An easy and fun way to decorate your nursery is to focus on the walls. You don’t need a large budget to transform your baby’s room in any style you fancy, whether you want a fun, vibrant playroom,... 

Home-made Playdough: Easy, Cheap, and Fun!

Home-made Playdough: Easy, Cheap, and Fun!

My kids just love playdough, and I like it because it provides hours of wholesome entertainment.  They like rolling it, making shapes, cutting it with scissors, smearing it on the wall, even tasting it.... 

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