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Advantages of Having a Baby in Your Twenties

Vaneese Pattman
January 23, 2016
Baby, Raising a Baby
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Dear Diary, I grew up with a twenty-something mom. She was a fresh faced 20 year-old when she gave birth to me. My brother joined us four years later.  As a child, I remember thinking my mom was drop...

How to Prepare for Your Child’s First Night Away From Home

Denise LaRosa
January 21, 2016
Baby, Raising a Baby, Raising a Toddler, Toddler
Dear Diary, It was a day I will never forget.  I just spoke to my grandmother. Moments later, I received another phone call--this one informing me of her sudden death. It was in the middle of winter,...

Summer Safety Tips for Kids

Heather Hopson
July 25, 2015
Raising a Baby, Toddler
Dear Diary, As temperatures rise, so does the chance of your child getting into an accident. Scraped knees and splinters are part of growing up. Nonetheless, every first time mom wants to shield her little...

Super Food for Super Kids #DennysDiner

Heather Hopson
July 2, 2015
Raising a Baby, Toddler
Disclosure: Diary of a First Time Mom is proud to partner with Denny’s as a #DennysDiners Blogger Ambassador.  Stay tuned for exclusive content and menu news. Although we’re being compensated in some...

Co-Parenting Through the Summer

Heather Hopson
June 17, 2015
Baby, Mom, Raising a Baby, Raising a Toddler, Toddler
  Dear Diary, This summer, my daughter will go on vacation--four times. Twice with her father and twice with me. She'll also attend summer camp for the first time. It's a bit much, yes. But such...

Give the Gift of Fashion & Imagination +Zutano Giveaway

Heather Hopson
December 15, 2014
Baby, Raising a Baby
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Dear Diary, This year, Caitlynn is getting clothes for Christmas. Of course, Santa will leave toys under the tree, but in addition, Old Saint Nick will bring some new looks for the New Year. If your kids...
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