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As a mother new to scrapbooking, you may be wondering how to create a first year scrapbook for your little one. The first thing to remember when taking on such a project is to not let it overwhelm you. It’s easy to look at all the pictures and mementos and think “I am NEVER going to be able to finish this!”. Don’t set a time limit because that just puts stress on you that you don’t need. Making a scrapbook is supposed to be fun! If you aren’t having fun then Read the rest of this entry »

The “Terrible Twos” are notorious for a good reason; when your child is reaching this infamous age, they are beginning to really develop their own personality, become more aware of their surroundings, and show an increased interest in interacting with what they see around them. That means -everything- around them!

Also, by this time a toddler is learning how to make their wants, needs and yes, opinions too, known more clearly and this has opened up a whole new world for them. Since they are learning to communicate in a broader range, Read the rest of this entry »

There is much debate among mothers about breastfeeding vs. bottle feeding. Both have their pros and cons, but doctors, as well as the American Pregnancy Association, agree that breastfeeding is best for baby. It is recommended that a baby is fed breast milk for the first 6 months of its life. If a woman is unable to breastfeed, or chooses not too, there are a number of different types of formula on the market; a pediatrician Read the rest of this entry »

Twins is a lot more than just one baby. One of the best things that you can do for your own self is to read up on a lot of different information. This will all help you out in the long run. Twins can be a big responsibility especially for someone who doesn’t have any kids. It can bring on some reduced complications alone. A person shouldn’t really worry themselves about anything, as long as they Read the rest of this entry »