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Ten years ago I fell into two new jobs by accident— motherhood and Lexington Family Magazine. I graduated from the University of Kentucky with a journalism degree and found out I was pregnant with my first child in 2010. I just happened to be visiting campus when my former teacher John Lynch spotted me, visibly […]
(BPT) – When you become a parent, there are many things you expect and some you just can’t anticipate. You’ll probably be overwhelmed with how much you can love a tiny human, you’ll realize new levels of exhaustion as you wake up all night long for feedings and changing diapers and you’ll have a new […]
Children experience a kaleidoscope of reactions to bringing another child into the family, ranging from excited and happy to sad and teary to angry and uncooperative – sometimes all on the same day. Influences on how well children accept the arrival of a new sibling include their age, the number of children in the family, […]
Breastfeeding is hard work for new moms. Check out some useful products that can help make things easier for nursing and pumping moms: Larkin X Bra The Larkin X nursing bra is a must for on-the-go moms. The bra material is flexible for holding pump flanges without needing any elastic, snaps or zippers. The “X” […]
Immediately after the birth of my first child, I knew in my gut I would be having more children. The same feeling arose after the birth of our second child. But the third? Not a flutter of longing in my body. My instincts were telling me our family was complete. I have had a few […]
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Pregnant women often feel the urge to prepare the home for baby’s arrival. You might want to clean the bathrooms twice a day, or suddenly feel the need to organize all of the baby clothes. It’s easy to go overboard with this combination of nerves and hormones, so here are some Nesting Do’s and Don’ts. […]
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Puffy coats and snowsuits will keep your little one warm, but they can be extremely dangerous when worn in a car seat. Thick coats pose a hazard when worn in a car seat because they interfere with the effectiveness of the harness straps. Sherri Hannan, Program Director of the Fayette County Safe Kids Coalition, said […]
Having a dedicated play space at home is awesome for kids – but can be a nightmare for parents to clean up. Here are some tips to help keep your playroom a fun and organized space. Create Centers Keep like toys together and categorize areas by activity. You could have an “Engineering Shelf” that holds […]
