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I would post pictures of my little belly or my glowing pregnant state... But my belly is rather difficult to make out just yet (I can feel it and see it, but it's not noticeable to the general public...) and I definitely don't feel glamorous and gorgeous as of late. As you know, I've been […]
Please welcome Dr. Bob Sears back to Metropolitan Mama. Sears is a nationally known pediatrician, father of three, and author of The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for Your Child. Sears has graciously offered to extend his expertise about vaccines through a bimonthly column where YOU ask the questions…and he answers them. See the bottom of […]
And I very rarely cry. Don't get me wrong. I was excited and am excited about the conference. But buying that ticket a little over a month ago meant that weaning was imminent and certain. My daughter will be two in September. When she entered our world, she turned my life upside down. In one […]
Please welcome Dr. Bob Sears back to Metropolitan Mama. Sears is a nationally known pediatrician, father of three, and author of The Vaccine Book: Making the Right Decision for Your Child. Sears has graciously offered to extend his expertise about vaccines through a bimonthly column where YOU ask the questions…and he answers them. See the bottom of […]
The newborn stage is a little bit foggy in my memory now that I have an active, adventurous, walking, talking little girl. I remember it with crisp clarity and yet it's also somewhat vague and surreal. Although our daughter was generally a very content baby, there were nights when we weren't sure how to soothe […]
Here's one "secret" to getting a better night's sleep: do what is best for you and your family. Put your baby in a crib. Or a bassinet. Or a co-sleeper. Or a toddler bed. Or a regular bed with guards. Or on a sleeping bag on the floor. Or pull her into bed with you. Let him […]
Isn't it wonderful to pull on a pair of pajamas after a long day? I love that experience - lounging around in a cami or tee and slouchy pants while watching a movie or working on my laptop. I can only imagine that my daughter appreciates wearing comfy pj's to bed as much as I […]
Most experts agree that having a consistent bedtime routine will help little ones transition to bedtime more smoothly. Elizabeth Pantley, mother of four and author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution and The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers and Preschoolers, advises parents to develop a consistent bedtime routine and to try to view it as a […]