First-Time Mom

For a first-time mom, the world of parenting can be overwhelming and magical at the same time. Get tips, tricks, and advice to help you navigate through the amazing journey called parenthood.
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Those First Few Weeks Home with a Newborn
Bringing home Baby and wondering what to expect? These are some ways other parents were surprised in the first few weeks home with their new ... Read More
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10 Holiday Gifts for First Time Parents
Not sure what to buy for bleary-eyed first time parents? Unfortunately, you can't tie a ribbon around a good night's sleep. However you ... Read More
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10 Reasons the First Year Rocks!
Chubby cheeks, drool-soaked grins, soft coos just for you... Oh, the joys of the first year! Not that you need any more reasons to love your ... Read More
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10 Things On a Plane That Are Even Worse Than Screaming Kids
As we jump into the height of travel season, it's time for us parents to absolve ourselves of any embarrassment. Because, as you'll see, a ... Read More
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10 Things People Say to New Parents—and What They Really Mean
After becoming a mom, blogger Candy Kirby learned that what people say isn't always what they mean, exactly. Here is her translation guide for ... Read More
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10 Ways to Spice Up Your Post-Baby Sex Life
It takes a certain amount of effort and creativity to rev up your sex life after having a baby. Candy Kirby offer 10 tips on how to spice things up. ... Read More
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30 Money-Saving Tips for New Parents (Save $3,000 or More!)
Surprise! Equipping, feeding, and outfitting your small offspring is likely to cost you between $9,000 and $12,000 during pregnancy and the ... Read More
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50 Ways to Know You're Adjusted to Life with Baby
Just in case you can find a few minutes to read this, here are 50 signs your baby is content. Actually, if you do have time to read this, that's ... Read More
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Celebrating Your Newborn
What can first-time parents expect when they finally have their brand-new infant all to themselves?
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Common Mistakes New Parents Make
The enormous responsibility of caring for the new little person in your life may have you feeling doubtful about your parenting skills. Find ... Read More
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Dealing with Diaper Blowouts
Every mom and dad has at least one story about the day their baby's diaper exploded. Inconvenient? Yes. Gross? Totally. But it's also a ... Read More
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Firsts for First-Time Moms
Parenting firsts can be intimidating for novice moms and dads. Use this handy guide to help you overcome your uncertainty and meet those first ... Read More
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How I Was (Not-So-) Secretly Disappointed When My Daughter Ended Up Looking Like My Husband
Candy Kirby shares her humorous take on how she felt when she first discovered that her baby daughter carried more of her husband's genes than ... Read More
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Quick Tips for New Moms
Looking for some good advice for those often overwhelming first months of motherhood? Here are several mom-tested tips to help ease the ... Read More
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The Anatomy of the Perfect Mom
Of course—there's no such thing as a perfect mom. That's why we had to invent her!
The rules of the road for the new mom.
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