You don't have to spend a fortune on Christmas decorations to make your home look festive. Here are some great ways to save on Christmas decorations—we promise that none of them involve using a glue gun or making tacky cotton-ball santa beards. … [Read more...] about How to save money on Christmas decorations
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How to help your toddler adjust to your pregnancy
It can be very difficult for a toddler or preschooler to deal with the arrival of a new sibling. What we interpret as jealousy is sometimes fear of the unknown, anxiety by a disruption in schedule and family structure, and a whole lot of mixed emotions (excitement and territorialism) that turns his wee head into a spin. Here's how to help him. … [Read more...] about How to help your toddler adjust to your pregnancy
Tips for mailing cookies
Emails are nice, but you can't 'attach' a box of cookies to your mail. So if you're baking cookies for relatives and friends, and can't hand deliver them, you've got to resort to old-fashioned mail. Luckily there are many cookies that can survive the distance and taste just as good as they were the day you baked them. Here are essential tips for mailing cookies that won't end … [Read more...] about Tips for mailing cookies
What to do when your child wants to quit a sport
Your child announces that he wants to give up his martial arts lessons or quit his school soccer team. He says it's not fun, he wants to try something else. Do you give in and respect his choices, or do you insist that he stick it out? Here are some things you may want to consider. … [Read more...] about What to do when your child wants to quit a sport
TIps for breastfeeding twins
Congratulations on your twin babies and your decision to breastfeed them. The good news is that there are many women who have triumphanty breastfed both their twins—in fact, a few of them manage to do it for more than two years! Here are some tried and tested tips for breastfeeding twins. … [Read more...] about TIps for breastfeeding twins