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Mar 23, 2016
The Pregnancy Symptom No One Talks About
by Holly Madison | Lifestyle, Motherhood | 3 Comments
[fusion_text]Originally published on E!online, March 17th. Pregnancy Symptom After I had my first baby, there were all kinds of new adjustments to take on. First and foremost, there is the care and feeding of the new little person in your life. Next, you have to adjust your household to the new addition as quickly […]
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Teaching My Little “Arc-en-ciel” (Rainbow) French
by Holly Madison | Lifestyle, Motherhood | 7 Comments
If you’re a parent, you’ve experienced, or are about to experience, the remarkable process of your child learning how to speak. Babies’ brains are like sponges, and from birth, they are paying close attention to the tones, pronunciation, and sounds that we make when we speak to them, then filing this information away until they […]
Continue ReadingMar 08, 2016
My Love/Hate Relationship With Breastfeeding
by Holly Madison | Lifestyle, Motherhood | 22 Comments
Originally published on Eonline, March 4th 2016 I hate breastfeeding. There, I said it. I know that’s not a popular opinion. It kind of astounds me how judgmental people can get over the topic of breastfeeding. It’s as if everyone is expected to love feeding their child nature’s way. The thought of breastfeeding is supposed […]
Continue ReadingIf you’re a parent to a toddler like I am, you probably worry if he or she is getting enough nutrients based on what they eat. Most toddlers are extremely picky, so it’s inevitable that you’ll worry about their diet and healthy eating habits, especially at a time that’s pivotal for their growing bodies […]
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From work deadlines to worrying about children, or even deciding what to wear for a spicy date night out – let’s face it – stress is inevitable. But it’s crucial for our own health that we learn how to deal with stress and turn it into positive energy. One of my personal favorite ways to […]
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It’s hard to believe the final Harry Potter book came out almost nine years ago. I still find myself revisiting well-thumbed copies to read my favorite chapters for the umpteenth time and cannot wait for my daughter to fall in love with Rowling’s magical world as much I did. As a mother of a little […]
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