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I always knew, deep in my heart, that I wanted three children, but we were in no rush to make that decision. However, destiny...
I have two children. My two children are Weslie Vivian Beaven and Stephen Eric Beaven III a.k.a. Trey. Cute, right? Before you say anything,...
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When my first baby, M, was born three years ago, it was a transformational experience, one I know so many other mothers share when...
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends sharing a room with a baby for the first six months of the baby's life.
We did not even...
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While my daughter was my first born, I’ve been an active and involved stepmother for a couple of years. My stepsons couldn’t have been...
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Hiking with Young Kids – Top Six Indiana Parks
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