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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 have picked up the phone and dialed the doctor immediately. But...

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.  Surely I didn’t expect to be completely prepared but given my...

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 menu. First off, that would help moms who accidentally left...

Things I Swore I Wouldn’t Do As a New Mom

Heather Hopson
June 26, 2014
Baby, Raising a Baby, Raising a Toddler, Toddler
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Dear Diary, When I became a first time mom, I had a plan. A detailed plan. I planned to use organic only items. I planned to follow a somewhat strict schedule. I planned to always organize and never...

Advice for New Moms

Heather Hopson
June 5, 2014
Baby, Raising a Baby, Raising a Toddler, Toddler
Dear Diary, Welcome to the first edition of Ask Alpha Mom. My name is Deborah Mills, a.k.a. Alpha Mom. I am the mother of three adult minute of it. Motherhood provides the greatest joys and also the...

When I Grow Up, I Want to Be…

Heather Hopson
June 4, 2014
Baby, Raising a Baby, Raising a Toddler, Toddler
Dear Diary, As a child, I would push a dining room chair into the living room to build a makeshift television set. I would then  instruct my cousins to sit on the white couch--the one we weren't allowed to...
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