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Being a Mom is Like Being a College Student

Heather Hopson
July 24, 2014
Baby, Toddler
Dear Diary, Sometimes I wish I were back in college. I didn’t have any debt. I had a lot of energy. I didn’t have any stress. I had a lot of...

When Not to Call the Pediatrician

Heather Hopson
July 15, 2014
Baby, Raising a Baby
Dear Diary, This conversation unfolded recently as a perfect example of when not to call the pediatrician's office.  A year or two ago, I may...

Summer, Summer, Summertime!

Heather Hopson
July 14, 2014
Baby, Toddler
1 Comment
Summer, summer, summertime. Time to sit back and unwind. It's summertime!  Will Smith sang those lyrics in 1991, before he was an Academy Award...

What I Learned the First Month of Motherhood

Nae Staggs
July 13, 2014
Baby, Health, Wellness & Religion, Mom, Raising a Baby
Dear Diary, No one and nothing can ever prepare you for the rewards or the challenges of motherhood. Not a class, book, relative or friend....

Top Toddler Items I Could NOT Live Without

Heather Hopson
July 13, 2014
Baby, Toddler
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Dear Diary, I can't believe my daughter is turning three this summer! It seems like just yesterday when I compiled a list of baby items I could...

Baby Friendly Restaurants

Heather Hopson
July 9, 2014
Baby, Raising a Baby
Dear Diary, When I first ventured outdoors with Caitlynn,  I said to myself, Self, restaurants should cater to babies by offering a special...
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