More from The Stir: Thanksgiving Cookies Instead of Pie?! 5 Winning Recipes Pumpkin Pecan Pie (Thanksgiving Twofer Pie): This pie by Cafe Johnsonia is the answer to my annual dilemma! Pumpkin or pecan? I only want to make one pie — but with this recipe I can make both. It’s a win-win. Caramel Pumpkin Pie With Pecan Streusel: And if I’m feeling really ambitious, maybe I’ll make this twofer instead, also by Cafe Johnsonia....
But it’s not that easy. In a toxic friendship, two parties ride together on an emotional Tilt-A-Whirl through Hell: the toxic friend might be fun, charming, the person you send your weird WebMD questions to late at night — but they’re also a complete drain on your happiness. They make you feel enraged when they’re around, and relieved when they’re not. Toxic people, like all toxic things, are not entirely terrible — that’s why they tend to stay on our emotional shelves for so long....
We’ve got the biggest baby name trends for 2015 to help you pick the perfect moniker for your little one. We consulted with naming expert Laura Wattenberg, founder of BabyNameWizard, who weighed in on the biggest upcoming trends, most popular names, and which old-time monikers are coming back. Take a look at the following slideshow and let it serve as perfect baby name inspiration. There are a lot of letters to look out for — which one did you use?...
In the spirit of helping you cope, we’ve got eight sick kid hacks from moms who’ve seen it all … and then some. Will you put #3 together so you’re prepared for sick season? Images © Hero Images/Corbis; via Jennifer Chait/Flickr More from The Stir: 6 Surefire Ways to Stop Coughing Now title: “8 Sick Kid Hacks From Moms Who Ve Seen It All Photos " ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-20” author: “Bobby West” In the spirit of helping you cope, we’ve got eight sick kid hacks from moms who’ve seen it all … and then some....
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Odds are, they aren’t using this strategy correctly. While there’s a lot of controversy surrounding time-outs, to the point where some experts don’t approve of them, numerous studies have shown that time-out can be an effective way to manage your child’s behavior. In fact, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends time-outs as an effective discipline strategy, saying that “ignoring, removing, or withholding parent attention to decrease the frequency or intensity of undesirable behaviors” is “especially important in promoting positive child behavior....
More from CafeMom: 11 Hazardous Items No One Should Ever Buy at Dollar Stores There are many joys to being pregnant — the baby, for one thing. But the things that we don’t love as much are the back pain, swollen ankles, and all sorts of mysterious aches and pains that come with carrying a small human around for nine months. So if a mom doesn’t want to risk any complications from over-the-counter painkillers, she could give natural painkillers a try....
And not because gaining weight is a bad thing — it’s not — but because it’s no one’s business but your own. Whether it’s family, friends, or complete strangers, the next time someone asks you if you’ve gained weight, clap back with one of these savage responses. title: “9 Savage Responses For People Who Ask If You Ve Gained Weight” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-18” author: “Marvin Sanchez” And not because gaining weight is a bad thing — it’s not — but because it’s no one’s business but your own....
Is the youngest child in the family any different from their siblings? And is it because of birth order, or would they have been the same kid if they were born first? Turns out science has a lot to say on what makes your lastborn child tick: They’re more prone to obesity. When researchers in Copenhagen looked at the weights of children based on birth order, they found the last born child was most likely to be obese in a family....
Maybe you’re a parent to a teenager, or you’re dreading the moment when your little one finally reaches those years. Either way, you’re in for a rude awakening: teen dating culture has taken quite a turn. MTV recently surveyed teens across the country for a new project entitled “High School Hallways.” From their social media usage to their high school habits, and yes, their dating lives, teens dished on all things romantic and otherwise....
I don’t have preeclampsia or toxemia, and all my tests have been coming up fine. It’s just twins at 33 weeks can make a woman have the types of feelings like she’s 41 weeks with one baby. That’s what the doctor told me…and I’m also measuring like I’m full term, too. So the OB told me to get compressions socks and I wrote all about it in another post. I’ve been wearing them for two weeks…but before you go out and buy them, here’s a warning....
More from CafeMom: Parents Fight to Save 8-Year-Old Girl Dying From ‘Childhood Alzheimer’s’ Similarly, many valued the people who do care about them and treat them “normally.” McAlpine recalled one child saying, “Jane came to visit after surgery and didn’t even notice the scar!”
Doormat, $18 Do you feel like people walk all over you? If so, you might be a “doormat.” I just found out that I’m one at Oprah.com. Take a look at the quiz below and see where Oprah’s experts rank you on the doormat scale. Then learn what you can do about it. Answer true or false to the following statements: I lie about my feelings if the truth might upset someone....
As pregnant singer Pink admitted after getting into a fight with another shopper at a Bed, Bath and Beyond, “I don’ t really know where I’m at … It changes hourly.” Fortunately, anything crazy that you do between conception and delivery is expected by the rest of the world. Just ask the 46 women who had some of the most bizarre mishaps during their pregnancies that we’ve ever heard of....
“Amazing isn’t it?! Yes, your milk may turn red, it may be infected, and it may look completely different from each breast … however it is still 100 percent safe (and awesome) for your baby!” Nagle wrote. “Do not stop breastfeeding from the affected side. If you have a clogged duct or mastitis it’s important to keep breastfeeding frequently, apply heat and massage. If you are exclusively pumping then try to pump at least every couple of hours and massage, massage, massage....
But we’re not taught HOW to nurse, and we often need practice to get it right. One of the most common issues, and easiest to fix, is getting baby to latch. It can be way more complicated than you’d think, so here are some pointers on how to successfully get baby latched on.. Get Comfortable. If you’re uncomfortable, you can stress yourself out, and make yourself miserable and sore. That can also make baby uncomfortable too, which might even make her refuse to nurse....
Well, apparently some pediatricians are now getting parents of chubby babies all stressed out over the fact that their little one may have a little bit of extra chunk going on. Apparently if a baby gains weight too fast in the first few months of life, it could send him down a path to becoming obese. That’s all well and good, but aren’t babies kind of supposed to be fat?...
Image via Xavier Collin/Image Press/Splash News More from The Stir: Dakota Johnson Spills New Details on ‘Fifty Shades Darker’ Filming Here’s Masterson with siblings Alanna and Chris. More from The Stir: 20 of Dakota Johnson’s Most Christian Grey–Worthy Looks A source tells Life & Style, “Dakota looked like she was trying to play it cool, but you could tell she was thrilled to have his attention. Out of everyone he socialized with, Leo seemed to be the happiest when he was with Dakota....
If you’re looking for a cheap and easy way to give the exterior of your home a little facelift and add some instant curb appeal, painting your door is a great way to do it. I’ve put together 6 more fun and colorful inspirations below — scroll through for a few ideas! This one belongs to designer Miles Redd and just might be the front door of my dreams. That ornate center knob and muted turquoise?...
Mastering perfectly straight winged eyeliner is one of them. Not every flawless cat eye you step out with was won on the first try, right? E.l.f. Cosmetics is out to halt those multiple attempts with a product meant to make achieving a bomb eye look way easier! The strips ($2, e.l.f. Cosmetics) are meant to “create a barrier” between your skin and your the rest of your makeup so you can create the straight, angled line for your perfect winged liner....
