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But what about after you have your baby? Don’t forget that while you’re getting used to your new role as a mom, you still need to take care of yourself! Here are a few tips for getting back into working out after having baby. Of course you’ll want to wait until your six-week postpartum check-up before beginning any workout routine in earnest, but you can speak to your doctor or midwife before you give birth to get his or her opinion on what would be safe for you to resume before that check-up takes place....

Turns out the cat was pawing at the back door, and he was just informing us it was time to, you know, let her in. But holy shitballs, that wasn’t even remotely my first thought. (My first thought was vampires, okay? IT WAS VAMPIRES.) That was a legitimately spooky moment, but it doesn’t even hold a (flickering, ghostly) candle to this hair-raising Reddit thread titled, “Parents, what is the creepiest thing your young child has ever said to you?...

“In the birthing classes I had taken, I was told to ’listen to your body,’ but in labor I was unable to do so; I felt confined to my hospital bed,” she tells CafeMom. “When I was ready to push, I informed my nurse, who insisted that I wasn’t. I felt uncomfortable and disregarded. But what I learned that day was that the hospital didn’t offer me anything that I couldn’t provide for myself in another setting....

Those eyes though … More from CafeMom: 5 Spooky Ghost Stories to Tell Kids Around the Campfire title: “This Dude May Have Actually Caught A Ghost On Snapchat” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-27” author: “Michael Notter” Those eyes though … More from CafeMom: 5 Spooky Ghost Stories to Tell Kids Around the Campfire

“I actually agree with that. I don’t think anything that could be seen as “controversial” should be gifted,” another person commented. “Unless you specify that people shouldn’t buy certain gifts, I’m afraid YABU,” another user commented. “Toy guns are very appreciated by some kids.” “Not every child is a gun-welding killer because of their play,” another added. However, many parents admit that it never occurred to them that water and Nerf guns might not be allowed in some houses....

For every fat girl who’s ever bought into that nonsense, take a page from this teen’s book. “More realistically, I would like to be a dance teacher.” title: “This Plus Size Dancer Twirled On Every Hater In The Universe” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-02” author: “Scott Cherry” For every fat girl who’s ever bought into that nonsense, take a page from this teen’s book. “More realistically, I would like to be a dance teacher....

Oh, yes, you have. Because the truth is, little kids draw some seriously scary-looking stuff. I don’t know if it’s a sort of intuitive cathartic thing (“Draw me a picture of your deepest, darkest fear”) or if it’s just a lack of motor skills that makes what was supposed to be a happy bunny rabbit look like a saber-toothed demon from hell, but artwork from early childhood is not for the faint of heart....

When she won the prize, Melisa knew exactly what she wanted to focus on: her baby Devon’s nursery. She said, “The challenge was simple — I had next to nothing to spend on a nursery, and so we’d have to be really creative.” Read more about her experience — and find lots of her sources — below. Over the next several months, Michele and Melisa collaborated on the decor. Melisa described what she wanted with words like pink, yellow, elephants and modern....

Here’s what my pediatrician told me to do if my toddler got a fever higher than 103: Administer Motrin. Call your Ped (yes, even after hours — leave a message with the answering service). Run a bath. A luke warm bath. You might think cold, but that will cause your child to shiver and shivering will raise the fever. After the bath, dress the child in a diaper/training pants/undies and a loose fitting T-shirt....

Whoever invented scarves for toddlers, on the other hand, should be given a mental evaluation. I can deal with skinny jeans and other trendster fashions for the pint-sized among us, but anytime I see a toddler in a scarf, I literally have to sit down with my head between my knees and count to 10. A scarf involving fringe wrapped around the neck of a 2-year-old is enough to send me dry heaving into a paper bag....

All of the recipes were from Julia Child’s cookbook, and I opted to make the crepes. I was a bit naive about the complexity of making crepes when I decided to tackle this recipe. Apparently, they’re extremely difficult because it’s damn near impossible not to burn the delicately thin dough. As Julie Powell (the blogger who’s story was turned into the movie Julie & Julia) once said*:* Well that’s comforting....

I wasn’t sure whether Valentine’s Day was a “gift” holiday, where I need to pick up something for my children’s teachers. Last night, as I was helping my daughter spell her preschool teacher’s name on one of her cards, I figured that gesture alone was probably enough. How many more mugs or key rings could the teacher possibly want, anyway? And aren’t we going a little overboard with all these holidays anyway — I mean, as one blogger on Parent Dish writes, isn’t Valentines Day supposed to be all about romantic love, a day for mom and dad?...

A recently resurfaced YouTube video shows a mother using a NoseFrida on her infant daughter. “I know it’s gross, but it works,” she says right before the camera picks up the sounds of wet suction and we watch as the small tube she’s inserted into her baby’s nose begins to fill up with snot. Understandably, the baby definitely doesn’t like it, but the contraption certainly seems to have worked by the end....

title: “Ways To Help Your Teething Baby Sleep Better At Night” ShowToc: true date: “2024-08-29” author: “Diana Hawes”

title: “We Re Cringing Over A Woman Who Had 27 Contacts In One Eye” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-15” author: “William John”

For a long time, fashion brands happily ignored body positivity and the plus-size community. But times are changing, and brands like Aerie — the lounge wear offshoot of American Eagle — are spending big to earn a reputation of “inclusivity.” With a portfolio of unretouched ads and a cast of curvy models that includes Barbie Ferreira and Iskra Lawrence, Aerie is seen as the anti-Victoria’s Secret. “We celebrate body positivity and embrace a more realistic image of girls and women in our marketing and our product,” Aerie president Jennifer Foyle told Brand Channel....

Yes, my friends … Restoration Hardware is the stuff dreams are made of. And owning even one of their exquisite pieces can make you feel like a celebrity — even if you’re the most normal, not remotely famous person in the world. Check out these photos to see how stocking up on their goods can transform your pad into a place A-listers would love to call home. Do you shop at Restoration Hardware?...

What Makes A Mother Strong? Over the years, as a mother, there have been many times that I felt less than strong. Juggling children, health issues, finances, marriage, work, and just the desire to find success in all areas can leave you overwhelmed. I recall as a young mother seeing one friend in particular go through a heartbreaking struggle when her young son was diagnosed with heart disease and passed away shortly after birth....

Spending $70 earns you free shipping, so don’t feel TOO bad if you load up your cart. While an order from Ashley Stewart should take no more than nine days to deliver, the warehouse is currently experiencing delays, which could add an extra three days for your order to be delivered. If you’re eyeing something, buy it ASAP — and be sure to select priority or express shipping. Eloquii is currently running a 40% off sale for your entire purchase, so be sure to stock up!...

It’s simple really: You peel off a petal, then scrape off the tender portion at the tip with your teeth. The heart is also edible. The other parts of the artichoke — the actual leaves, the hairy stuff at the bottom, the stem, etc. — should never in any circumstances be eaten. Unless you are this guy and then you pay a dear price for your idiocy … A doctor in Miami ordered grilled artichokes at a Houston’s restaurant and then somehow managed to eat the entire thing: leaves, stem, and all....