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Reason #17: Life Through Their Eyes

10.13.11

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In my opinion, it’s never too early to remember what life is like from a child’s perspective. To see a world so full of playing, exploring, learning. To drown out the “stuff” that gets in the way of what really

Modern Mom, Meet Modern Baby Monitor

10.13.11

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You scroll through mom blogs rather than flip through parenting books. You record newborn feedings in your phone’s app, not with a pen and paper. You click on Hulu during 3 a.m. feelings rather than turn on cable. And modern

Pots and Kettles

10.11.11

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  I was waiting on line at the drug store when a middle-aged woman (45? 48? 50?) walked in through the automatic doors toting a young toddler on her hip. The two 40-something women in front of me exchanged glances.

Q+A with a Young, Single Mom

10.10.11

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We’ve talked about how it’s possible to maintain a healthy relationship as a young mom (despite the overwhelming skepticism and pity), but the reality is that some young relationships don’t work out — baby or no baby. And it’s important

Happy Weekend!

10.8.11

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I’ve had an exceptionally busy week with family obligations, sick dogs and work projects, but that just means that next week will be more jam-packed here on Early Mama — including Q+As, interesting conversations and a big giveaway. In the

It’s a Choice

10.5.11

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Buy this print from Etsy, $23 If there’s one lesson I hope to teach my children, it’s how to be happy.    

The Most Annoying Pregnancy Myth

10.5.11

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When I first got pregnant, I heard a lot of predictions about my post-pregnant life. I was fairly certain that I’d have stretch marks, varicose veins, deflated breasts. That I’d end up peeing whenever I sneezed and never having sex.