Archive for the ‘family’ Category
Monday, August 17th, 2009
1. For A Stuffy Nose.
Put your index fingers in the corners of your baby’s eyes, along his nose. (Rest your thumbs by his chin.) Gently press in and up, then glide your fingers bit by bit down the sides of his nose and then across his cheeks. Repeat three times
2. For Colic.
Rub a small amount of body lotion on your hands. Imagine your baby’s tummy as a clock, and put the fingertips of your right hand at 9 o’clock. Stroke from 9 to 12 to 3 in one smooth, slow movement. Repeat three to five times. Next, place the palm of your right hand on your baby’s navel, and put your left hand next to it. Rub your hands firmly over his tummy five times in a clockwise motion. (more…)
Tags: baby, body lotion, Constipation, diaper, eyes, Stuffy Nose
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Tuesday, August 4th, 2009
Meeting his:
Relax! They can’t eat you. And they did raise the man you’ve come to rather like, so they can’t be so bad. True to treat them as you would anyone else you’re meeting for the first time. If they start firing questions at you, don’t get too defensive they just want to get to know you.
If they start having a go at him about not getting in touch often enough and forgetting birthdays, resist the temptation to join in. You don’t want him to start seeing you in the same light as his nagging parents. Remember, all the subjects that are taboo with your parents – politics, sex, money – are probably equally taboo with his, so steer well clear.
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Tags: boyfriend, girlfriend, his parents, meet his parents, meet the parents, parents, relationship
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Monday, July 27th, 2009
Continued From
What Would He Do If You Got Pregnant? – Will He Dump Me?
Gauging His Reaction
While it’s easy to dis guys for not handling the news well, it’s important to remember that having a child is a very, very big deal. Plus most guys aren’t that great at expressing their emotions, especially if they’re not prepared for a situation. “One of the really important issues is whether you’ve had any prior conversations about having kids together, what stage your relationship is at, and what you’d like to see happen in the future,” says Hudson.
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Tags: family, having kids, kids, parent kids, parenteng, parenthood
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Sunday, July 26th, 2009
Continued From
What Would He Do If You Got Pregnant?
Will He Dump Me?
Even if you’re the perfect girlfriend who breaks the news to him gently, gives him space to work through it and is happy to work out a way to handle this together, there’s still no guarantee his reaction will be the one you want.
When Ben’s girlfriend of 18 months told him she was pregnant, he went through a storm of emotions. “I was shocked and had no idea how to react. The good guy in me said, “it’s okay, I’ll be there for you, I’ll do whatever needs to be done”, and give her lots of hugs.
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Tags: broke up, Dump Me, perfect girlfriend, pregnancy, relationship
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Monday, July 13th, 2009
1. Your Previous Partner/Relationship.
We don’t want to picture you with another man. That’s all there is to it. We also assume you’re over it or you wouldn’t be dating us.
2. Anything To Do With A Rash.
Especially if it’s still itching.
3. Marriage And Children.
Way, way, way, way too soon. It’s impossible to have a pleasant first date if all you can hear is a biological clock ticking away.
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Tags: children, couple, Couple Picture, marriage, Partner, picture, relationship
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Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
Continued From
We’re Coming Home! – Meet The Parents
Whenever my boyfriends meet my parents, they have to be prepared for a military-style interrogation from my mum. Over lunch, she’ll grill them on every aspect of their life and sometimes even I find out things I didn’t know before.
Mum favours the rapid-fire technique – rattling of question after question, often not bothering to wait for an answer before she’s on to the next. (more…)
Tags: boyfriends, family, Inquisition, parents, Saturday night
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Thursday, June 25th, 2009
Then maybe you should switch formulas. Feeding time should be one of the most precious moments you share with your baby. But feeding an unhappy baby can be anything but.
Trying to soothe her can be challenging, especially since she can’t tell you what’s wrong. You may have tried different types of bottles and different feeding positions with no success – even singing to her doesn’t seem to work. When you can’t console your little one, you can feel helpless and overwhelmed. All you want is your happy baby back so you can enjoy feeding time again.
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Tags: baby, baby gassy, breast feeding, feeding, feeding time, happy baby, mother baby relationship, spitting
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Friday, June 19th, 2009
If you think it’s though to date when you’ve got kids, it’s time for a confidence boost!Rachel Sarah, author, know why men (even ones without children) are dying to go out with you. So get back out there and start working your mommy!
1. You know how to have a good time
You and your child are always laughing, playing together, and smothering each other with affection. Single guys know they’re in for the same fun.
2. You tell it like it is (more…)
Tags: babysitter, date, dates, mommy, Single guys, single mom, single parent
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Friday, June 19th, 2009
We’re broke, and while I obsess about penny-pinching, my husband spends money freely. What can we do to come to some agreement on our finances?
“A nothing has more potential for creating marriage misery than disagreements about spending habits,” says Mira. Author of The Weekend Marriage. Since your husband doesn’t seem worried about his extravagance, you’ll have to sit him down for a discussion. But before you do that, draw up a budget.
Record both of your spending patterns and your income (don’t forget to account for savings for retirement and savings for a rainy day). (more…)
Tags: finances, Love, marriage, money, spending money
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