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What do you think your baby is thinking — or feeling — while they breastfeed? title: “What Babies Are Really Thinking When They Breastfeed” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-16” author: “Gary Snyder” What do you think your baby is thinking — or feeling — while they breastfeed? title: “What Babies Are Really Thinking When They Breastfeed” ShowToc: true date: “2024-09-12” author: “Tony Marshall” What do you think your baby is thinking — or feeling — while they breastfeed?...

Professor Peter Hepper, of Queen’s University Belfast, studied the effects of low doses of alcohol (just about 6 ounces) on a growing fetus. When he then looked at the 18-week scans, he found that in women who drank just half a glass of wine, the fetus would stop breathing and moving, and then at one point would immediately jump and turn. More from The Stir: Drinking & Pregnancy: New Miscarriage Warning for Moms And this sudden stop in movement and then immediate turning, Hepper says, is proof that the baby’s brain is not developing the way it should....

Meaning, “I don’t want you to meet them.” Um … what? First, before you start packing your bags and kicking yourself for dating such an asshole, take a step back. He may be doing this for reasons OTHER than “he doesn’t actually love you.” Every family has weird dynamics, and perhaps he’s just saving you or waiting for the right moment. I understand the hurt that goes along with this, but try and let it go....

Clint Edwards of No Idea What I’m Doing: A Daddy Blog shared on Facebook what happened when he found his son Tristan upset at the end of soccer practice. “My son’s soccer coach pulled me aside after practice to tell me Tristan had a breakdown. ‘Or something like that,’ he said. ‘He started crying so he sat out for a bit,’” Clint wrote. More from CafeMom: Church Refuses to Let 9-Year-Old Girl Wear Suit for First Communion No Idea What I’m Doing: A Daddy Blog/Facebook Clint explained that he felt like the coach was looking to him as Tristan’s father to tell the boy to “toughen up....

title: “When Should My Baby Drop The Third Nap " ShowToc: true date: “2024-08-29” author: “Matthew Best”

Laura posted the heartbreaking photo on Twitter to raise awareness for just how difficult normal outings can be for families with disabilities when retailers don’t provide the facilities they need. “While everyone is swooning over how wonderful the new @johnlewisretail advert is … just take a moment to look at this photo which was taken in one of their stores because they don’t provide #changingplaces for severely disabled people & refuse to do so....

“As long as it’s healthy,” he will likely tell you. We’ve trained our men well to be politically correct even as we watch dads like Jamie Oliver keep on trying until the baby comes out with male parts. He finally hit the “jackpot” last week with his fourth baby. As a woman, once a girl, who now has a daughter, this phenomenon depresses me and it depresses me even more that the Mirror now suggests all men secretly want boys....

The tests were done by the Department of Toxic Substances Control using nail polishes that commonly found in California nail salons. The results are sobering. Researchers arbitrarily chose 25 brands of nail polish that are available only at salons, including those claiming to be free of the chemicals toluene, dibutyl phthalate (DBP), and everybody’s favorite, formaldehyde (known as the toxic trio), which, together, have been linked to developmental problems, asthma, and other illnesses....

But could something as simple as blood type play a role in infertility? Researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine think so. They found that women who had blood type O were more than twice as likely to have high levels of follicle stimulating hormone, or FSH. FSH tells the ovaries to produce eggs (it’s what those ovulation pee sticks react to) and rises as a woman’s egg reserve dwindles....

More from CafeMom: This Dramatic Bikini ‘Before-and-After’ Photo Will Motivate You in a Different Way She also went on to say it doesn’t make you “fat,” but we’d like to note that even if you are fat and fret that your legs do this, you shouldn’t — because being fat doesn’t mean the body parts you have aren’t still beautiful. More from Revelist: This woman eviscerated a destructive myth about fit men who love plus-size women Same, girl, same....

Joey Lynn schooled a reporter by saying, “The biggest misconception … is when I hear anybody say that these pageant moms are putting their children out there for sexual entertainment for the predators out there. If someone ever said that to my face, oh my gosh, I would put them in their place … " You go, Joey Lynn! Because you are 100 percent correct. About this, anyway. Pedophiles aren’t going to commit a crime because a little girl is dressed inappropriately in front of him....

One problem with appetizers, however, is that often your oven and stove are already occupied with the main courses and sides — especially during big holiday meals. That’s where your Crock-Pot can come in handier than ever. Crock-Pots are perfect for making an array of appetizers and keeping them hot too. Plus they’re nice and portable if you’re bringing something to a gathering. Here are 10 of the best Crock-Pot recipes for appetizers to get you started....

Nearly three out of four women have pain during intercourse at some time during their lives, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). And challenges associated with childbirth — stemming from anything from hormonal shifts to scar tissue — can lead to painful sex for new moms specifically. (As if new parenthood wasn’t tough enough!) Thankfully, identifying the root cause and right fix can go far to feeling — and getting it on — better....

We can thank our healthy eating to these ten creepy mascots that turned us off fast food for good: 10. Modern Ronald McDonald: Coulrophobia is the fear of clowns and thousands of people have it. And if you don’t have it, ol’ Ronald here may convert you. Flaming red hair, demonic grin, pasty white skin … not to mention some old guy constantly wanting to be around children. Creepy....

The crafts are easy peasy for you and your kids to put together in a few hours — because hey, you’ve gotta kick back and enjoy some time off, too! Did you know kids’ handprints could be used to make #7? Image via Setting for Four More From The Stir: 9 Cute Handprint Crafts for Toddlers (& Their Moms) More from The Stir: 15 Cool Kid Crafts to Use Up Those Extra Toilet Paper Rolls in Your House More from The Stir: 12 Clever Crafts Featuring Baby’s Footprints More from The Stir: 14 Mother’s Day Cards From Kids Who Meant Well, But …...

I can kind of get away with it because my hair is basically dark blonde, so when my highlights grow out, it still looks fairly natural, but really, I should get to the salon as least twice a year to maintain the color I like and keep my split ends to a minimum. AT LEAST twice a year. Why don’t I? It takes SOOOOOOO LOOOOONNNNNNG. Ug! It’s like at least a three-hour ordeal, if I’m getting highlights or balayage, plus a cut....

Between the shared tent, the threat of mosquitoes, and the fact that our air mattress had a slow leak resulting in one of us always sliding off, the logistics of having some camping sex just weren’t going in our favor. Since that first trip, we’ve gone back several times, and yet I’m still a camping virgin. We’ve got some camping trips planned for this summer and I’m wondering if there might be a way that I can change that, so I turned to some of my super outdoorsy friends for their tips on how to get some outdoor action going, even if you have to share a tent with your kids....

From soups and salads to salsa and side dishes, we found some surprising ways to use the corn you picked up at the farmers’ market or your grocer’s produce section, so get shucking and enjoy! What’s your favorite way to eat fresh corn? Image via tasteandtellblog.com More From The Stir: 11 Crowd-Pleasing Dishes Just in Time for a Summer Barbecue (PHOTOS) More from The Stir: 11 Mouth-Watering Icebox Cake Recipes Just in Time for Summer (PHOTOS) More From The Stir: 35 Best Burger Toppings to Add Sizzle to Your BBQ More from The Stir: 11 Crowd-Pleasing Dishes Just in Time for a Summer Barbecue More from The Stir: 16 Crock-Pot Side Dishes Perfect for Your Summer Barbecue More from The Stir: 10 Toaster Oven Meals You Can Make in Minutes (PHOTOS)...

And ridiculously short dresses are just one thing at the top of a list of 10 things moms need to quit trying to pull off once and for all. (Give it up already, ladies.) Check out the photos below to see what else qualifies as a major fashion faux pas. Is there a particular outfit that makes you cringe when you see a mom wearing it? Image via Pacific Coast News...

Given that 91 percent of us drive to our Thanksgiving spread, and the average trip length is 214 miles, bringing dishes that are travel-friendly is a must. So, whether you’re only hopping in the car for a half hour or you’re in for a major road trip to get to your final destination, we rounded up 10 Thanksgiving dishes that you can make ahead and that “travel well.” Check them out, and then tell us: Where are you heading for Thanksgiving this year?...