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The self-feeding toddler
By Laura Lee Davies on 08/06/2006 13:04:49
First attempts can be messy - but it's worth the clear-up time to see your child take on an important new skill.
of the dinner table as a social meeting. Tips for staying sane with a messy eaterOK, so now's the time to worry about the cream shagpile you bought for the dining room...If your child's feeding chair or your dining table is not in a wipe-clean area, get a mat
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Women should freeze eggs, says expert
By Laura Lee Davies on 08/09/2006 01:15:21
A doctor from the British Fertilisation Society has suggested that women could freeze their eggs rather than having babies naturally, at an older age. But what does it entail?
successful. However, Lockwood believes that women should know about the options.Careers, relationship structures and other social changes have made it more difficult for lots of women to feel able to have children in their 20s, and many are suddenly faced
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Fetal development: Week 20
By ThinkBaby on 27/05/2005 15:24:19
Half-way there!
time to take advantage of - perhaps by taking a holiday with your partner or catching up on your social life. If you do make a trip make sure that you carry your antenatal card with you in case you need to visit a doctor and be particularly careful
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Miriam Stoppard's new pregnancy and baby books
By Laura Lee Davies on 12/09/2006 14:41:59
The glamourous celeb doctor offers useful advice and tips in these handbag-sized guides to pregnancy and parenting.
and social development, and general concerns about life with a small person!Each book costs £4.99 and they are newly published through www.dk.com.
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The challenges of parenthood
By ThinkBaby on 22/05/2007 01:02:12
Are you prepared for the life changes ahead?
-eye whenever you can.Lifestyle – Perhaps it’s nature’s way of helping you adjust your leisure spending to your new budget, but once you have a child you’ll probably find yourself going out in the evenings with your friends a lot less and organising your social
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Introducing new babies to old pets
By Monica Stylli on 03/10/2008 02:28:52
Bringing home baby is always an exciting time and can be a little daunting, especially if you have existing family members that may not have come across babies and small children before!
, and is available from www.petvetcare.co.uk. Rattles and other baby toys (especially squeaky ones) can also be used in front of your pet before the baby is introduced to them. Basic obedience training is also important as this will allow your dog to be socially
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Post Natal Depression: the causes and symptoms
By ThinkBaby on 16/08/2005 12:08:53
Feeling down with the baby blues or Post Natal Depression, how do you know?
by highly stressful events, such as bereavement, was unplanned and/or unsupported, or takes place in difficult social conditionsNot having suffered from PND with an earlier child does not mean that you won't get PND with future children. Each child enters a
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Bringing up Baby: new parenting series on C4
By Maria Muennich on 20/09/2007 14:42:38
What do Truby King, Dr. Spock and Jean Leidloff have in common? Not much other than that they all believed they knew the best way to bring up a baby - Channel 4's new series puts them all to the test
and isn't constantly fussed over. The theory also emphasises the importance of social support structure for families and the need for parents to lead less isolated and self-sufficient lives.So, three very different approaches, but which proves the most
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Real mothers: running a business
By Louise Lawrence on 04/12/2006 09:51:32
Louise Lawrence runs funky clothing company Teeze. We asked her how she got going, what inspires her, and how she finds the work-family life balance.
are doingFantastically supportive husband – he cooks the evening meal! I try to let the edges of Teeze mingle with our family and social life. When I am putting the rabbits to bed (my daughter whose job rabbits are, has just broken her arm, so rabbits have
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Will my baby be low-birthweight?
By Laura Lee Davies on 03/03/2008 01:42:41
Having a baby who is under 5lb 8oz at birth can signal long term health problems, but is there anything you can do to reduce the risk of a low birthweight?
to during your pregnancy.The highest risk social group is women living in deprived conditions (sadly NOT a thing of the past in Britain). Poor antenatal care and bad nutrition play their part in increasing the chances of having a low-birthweight baby. Make
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