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How to Support an Infertile Friend on Mother's Day

By FaithAllen

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Mother's Day can be a particularly challenging day for women who are struggling with infertility. Your infertile friend needs support from those who love her, but she might not be able to articulate what she needs. As a friend, you might want to ... more »

How to Support the Emotional Development of a Child

By eHow Parenting Editor

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As a child's body grows and develops, so does his ability to deal with emotional issues. Depending upon his support system and the methods he learns to use when dealing with emotionally charged events, either he will deal with stress successfully ... more »

How to Survive A Road Trip With Two Children

By Oktobers

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Dealing with two children under three years old is a hard thing to do at home, now going on a road trip, that is another story. Although you can turn it around to be a great fun and learning experience... more »

How to Survive Car Trips with Young Children

By JulieB

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Worried about spending hours in the car with your kids this holiday season? Here is a fun way to survive a car trip without resorting to watching dvds or singing camp songs... more »

How to Survive Life With 4 Young Kids

By Lisa Curcio

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Many of us know that even one child can be a challenge. The question then is how do you get through your day when you have Four of them... more »

How to Survive on a Low Income with Small Children

By Macmak4

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It is extremely hard for low income families to afford to live. Lately you have to get a third job just to put gas in your car. Having small children makes it that much harder. Here are a few money saving tips to put a boost in your bank account ... more »

How to Survive Parenthood

By Worthless

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The best way to survive parenthood is to not have a child in the first place. Ha Ha After you have a child only then do you realize what you have just done! When people tell you about the joys of Motherhood, they forget to tell you they are ... more »

How to survive the summer: tips for the working mom

By Gardenmom

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If you’re like me, your stomach knots up as summer approaches. If you can already hear the phone calls from bored kids stuck at home on a hot day while you’re trying to get your work done, then read on for some suggested tips to help keep your ... more »

How to Survive the Terrible Twos

By Melody

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Scenario: My two-year son comes to me and says, “Mommy, I want chok-lit cake. I wanna watch Jungle Book.” He’s been good and eaten his supper, so on my way to the DVD player, I pick up a pack of Little Debbie’s. I turn on the TV, find the ... more »

How to Survive Twin Pregnancy Bedrest

By GreenMomma

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Chances are when you heard the news you were having twins, immediately following the suprise was the thought of the dreaded bedrest. Here are some hints on making bedrest a little more entertaining and less dreadful... more »

How to Swaddle a Baby

By eHow Parenting Editor

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Swaddling comforts a newborn in many ways. It helps calm a fussy baby and helps babies sleep well. Swaddling a baby is an effective means of comforting a baby because it makes the baby feel as if he or she is still in the womb. Here are a few ... more »

How to Swaddle a Baby

By MulberryGirl

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Babies love to be wrapped tight and kept cozy! Here is an easy way to often calm a fussy and tired little one!.. more »

How to Swaddle a Newborn

By Rissa Watkins

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Most newborn babies love to be swaddled. Being tightly swaddled in a blanket provides comfort because it mimics the tight feel of the womb. First time parents might have a hard time creating a good, tight swaddle. The easiest way to remember is ... more »

How to swaddle your newborn

By Tiffami

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It's a baby basic that'll benefit every new parent, or anyone caring for an infant. I'll take you step by step with pictures on how to swaddle a baby... more »

How to switch from formula to whole milk...

By candctroll

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You should start phasing out formula and introducing whole milk at the one year mark. Below are a few tips to make the transition easier... more »

How to Take a Basal Temperature

By eHow Parenting Editor

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A basal body temperature is more accurate than a regular temperature in that it measures the minutest changes in your waking temperature. Women often use basal thermometers to chart their temps while trying to conceive. In order to get an ... more »

How to take a road trip with kids

By NewOrleansGirl

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How to travel with children: Whether it's winter vacation, spring break, or summer time, every weekend families across the United states pack their bags for family vacations. Just the thought of spending 12 to 14 hours or more in a car with ... more »

How to Take a Teenager to a Zoo

By eHow Parenting Editor

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If you're looking for a family outing that's relatively cheap and doesn't involve sitting in a darkened room eating junk food, try the zoo. Zoos are great for all children, including teenagers. However, if you plan to take a teenager to the zoo, ... more »

How to Take Care of a Feverish Child

By Stacie Connerty

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Although most children with fevers are better within 72 hours, a feverish child can sometimes be cranky and inconsolable. Follow these steps to take care of your feverish child... more »

How to Take Green Tea to Improve Fertility

By eHow Parenting Editor

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When you are trying to have a baby, starting out with a healthy body is important. Developing the habits of good nutrition, a very limited intake of alcohol and caffeine, avoiding cigarette smoke and maintaining an active lifestyle are ... more »

How to Take Small Children to a Museum

By Bretton Rodriguez

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If you want to take your children out for an educational day trip, the museum is the perfect solution. It's an activity that’s fun and educational for everyone... more »

How to Take Your Toddler or Toddler Twins on a Safe Walk

By momoftwingirls

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Taking toddler twins on a walk can be challenging to say the least. If your toddler twins are tired of sitting in a stroller, the next best thing to do is put them on a child leash. I know, I know, you may think this is cruel. But, stop thinking ... more »

How to Take Your Toddler to a Public Restroom

By Elizabeth McGuire

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Perhaps no other place will bring such dread to parents of toddlers like a public restroom. You don’t need a black light to know that the place is crawling with things you don’t want your toddler to touch.. more »

How to Talk to a Parent About a Bad Play Date

By Amanda Morin

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We've all been there. Your child had a bad play date. Maybe he and his friend fought the whole time or maybe his friend just wouldn't follow house rules. Whatever the situation, as much as you'd like to drop the kid off and run or push him out ... more »

How to talk to small children about separation or divorce

By Andria Alexander

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After the yelling, the screaming, and the blaming, what can possibly be left? The children. In a relationship between a man and a woman, it's very easy to get wrapped up in blame, and pain. Quite often the focus is on the partners involved. ... more »

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