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Sears Has Deals On Clothing, Appliances, and More!

Right now, Sears has sales on clothing for juniors, intimates for women, some appliances, Panasonic TVs, and even costumes for Halloween! You need to shop directly from their website in order to take advantage of these sales. Sears frequently has sales. You can find them if you go to the main Sears website, and select the tab that says “Deals & Weekly Ad”. This will show you a page full of deals that are not available in their stores. In order to take advantage of these savings, you need to use the Sears website when you shop. It seems to … Continue reading →

The Six Options for Child Care

Searching for child care, whether it is occasional or full time means that you are searching for your substitute. When considering child care, it is helpful to know about the six different options that you may have. In Home Care This is probably the most desirable option for your baby. In home care means that your baby stays in the home and is cared for by a parent, a relative, a friend or a hired caregiver. In home care means that your baby has familiar surroundings, familiar toys, familiar germs and does not need to be transported. Shared Care With … Continue reading →

Great Books for Daddies to Be

Father’s Day was this past weekend. If this is your first baby, the holiday will soon take on new meaning for you and your partner. Becoming a father is a defining moment in a man’s life. Here are some great books for your man on the subject of fatherhood. Becoming a Father: How to Nurture and Enjoy Your Family by William Sears, MD. Sears is a pediatrician and the father of eight children. He is best known as the person who coined the phrase “attachment parenting”. Sears has written many books on the subject of parenting. This one is written … Continue reading →

Avoiding Childhood Obesity

Childhood obesity is on the rise. It’s an epidemic of grand proportions (no pun intended). In this society that values looks and idolizes anorexic models, we simultaneously abuse our children’s bodies and stand by as they grow larger and larger and become more and more unfit. Childhood obesity has got to stop but the cycle begins at home. How do you know if your child is obese or at risk of becoming overweight? Knowing is half the battle. So many parents are in true denial, believing their children are simply “built big” or “sturdy” or retaining “baby fat”. It’s time … Continue reading →

Breastfeeding Your New Baby

During your pregnancy, you will need to decide how you will feed your baby. All major health organizations in the world, including the World Health Organization, American Academy of Pediatrics and Centers for Disease Control agree that breastfeeding is the best for both baby and mother. Although some women may not be able to breastfeed, this percentage is actually very low. The vast majority of women are able to feed their babies with their own milk. The most important thing for a mom wanting to breastfeed is to get information and support, both before the baby is born and after. … Continue reading →