Motherhood

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Defending a parent’s right to withhold vaccines when they want to

Postpartum psychosis is real, rare and dangerous

Here's to a Merry (blended) Christmas

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Combating the loneliness of motherhood

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Einstein has lowered rate of c-sections by five percent with midwifery initiative

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Wait at least one year between pregnancies for optimal health, new study suggests

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Yesterday was my due date and today we remember those who have lost a baby

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One and done: Reflections on single parenting an 'only' child

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Pennsylvania establishes review committee on rising maternal mortality rate

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Nursing mothers who travel will have new refuge to breastfeed at PHL

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Life lessons from 6 perfectly imperfect moms

Motherhood

Stop spanking your child: The case for ending legal forms of corporal punishment

Time to wean: why I’m happy (and sad) to stop nursing my 1-year old baby

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The final countdown: 5 ways to pass the time when you’re waiting for your baby

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Pennsylvania mom goes viral with photo of baby born in amniotic sac

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Children's Health

Stranger danger: Helping babies overcome social anxiety

Mom shaming: Six in 10 mothers have experienced this. But why?

Raising a kind, confident boy who pursues his dreams

Birth is not porn: When Facebook bans images of a new documentary on birth

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Children's Health

Language dance: The importance of talking to your young child

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The positive power of predictability

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The importance of appreciating the special women in our lives all year long

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The importance of playtime: Activities to boost your little one's development

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The great outdoors: How to enjoy outside adventures with your baby

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South Jersey twin sisters give birth to baby boys on same day

Adventures in baby-proofing: Tips for keeping your baby safe

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My strategies for successful naps and sleeping through the night

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Katie on FOX: why it's OK to get away without your toddler

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Teething trouble: Fussiness, sleepless nights and (worst of all) a baby in pain

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Leaving the baby for the first time: The vacation I almost skipped

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Safe sleeping and SIDS fears

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On cultivating patience: conversations with my son

Three things you should do to support your bestie when she is pregnant

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Making sure our son's Irish eyes will be smiling on his first St. Patrick's Day

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Take your child off the trophy shelf

The importance of storytime: Why I read to my son every day

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Ten baby products I can’t live without

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When I found out I was going to have a son, I was thrilled ... and a little nervous!

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Valentine’s Day party of three: Keeping the romance alive when you become a parent

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'I made this one for you'

Starting on solids: Introducing my 4-month-old baby to food

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How to decide when to have a second child

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Dear OB: it's not your vagina – Part Two

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