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My Child is Getting Bullied…What’s Next?
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My Child is Getting Bullied…What’s Next?

If your child is getting bullied — at school, a day care, or in any other environment — it’s important to act quickly and work towards a solution As parents, we want to protect our children from any kind of harm. But unless we keep them totally isolated from the outside world, chances are they […]

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Another Mom Copied My Daughter’s Birthday Party Theme. Am I Overreacting?

In Wives and Moms’ monthly “Am I Overreacting?” series, we answer an anonymous submission asking that question. Here’s what we think — how about you? Dear Wives and Moms, My daughter turned 3 a few months ago. She’s obsessed — and I mean OBSESSED — with Disney princesses. Especially Belle, Tiana, and Rapunzel from “Tangled.” […]

Questions to Ask: a Nanny
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Questions to Ask: a Nanny

Trusting someone to care for your child can feel overwhelming. Here are questions to ask a nanny, so that you know your little one is in good hands. Whether you’re headed back to work or just need a helping hand, many moms of Long Island choose to hire a nanny for child care.  But the […]

What I Wish I Knew Before Having Kids
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What I Wish I Knew Before Having Kids

Children change your life in many ways, and knowing what to expect can help as your family grows. This is what I wish I knew before having kids. Most parents realize that having kids changes things. But I never understood exactly what that meant.  I dealt with 4 years of infertility before I was able to […]

Questions to Ask: A Couples Counselor
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Questions to Ask: A Couples Counselor

Therapy can be a game changer in any relationship. Here are the questions to ask a couples counselor to ensure you’re meeting with the right professional. Whether you’re facing a significant issue or you just want to learn better ways to communicate, you and your partner may decide on couples counseling. Going to a couples […]

My Husband Can’t Dress Our Daughter. Am I Overreacting?
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My Husband Can’t Dress Our Daughter. Am I Overreacting?

In Wives and Moms’ monthly “Am I Overreacting?” series, we answer an anonymous submission asking that question. Here’s what we think — how about you?  Dear Wives and Moms, My husband is totally clueless and can’t seem to dress our daughter to my standards. For context: I work in healthcare and he works remotely, so […]

Questions to Ask: When Your Child Needs Surgery
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Questions to Ask: When Your Child Needs Surgery

It’s a scary prospect, but it’s important to get as much information as possible. Here are the questions to ask when your child needs surgery. It’s a sentence no parent wants to hear: “your child needs surgery.” Unfortunately, many issues can require pediatric surgical intervention — tonsillectomies, ear tube placements, or other conditions can mean […]

I Just Had a Miscarriage…What Next?
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I Just Had a Miscarriage…What Next?

Miscarriages are common, but that doesn’t make them any less devastating. Losing a pregnancy is heartbreaking. You may be feeling many different emotions — grief, anger sadness — all at intense levels (and the hormones certainly don’t help).  If you’ve never experienced a miscarriage before, you may be left wondering what happens next. First and […]

My Mother-in-Law Gave My Toddler a New Food. Am I Overreacting?
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My Mother-in-Law Gave My Toddler a New Food. Am I Overreacting?

In Wives and Moms’ monthly “Am I Overreacting?” series, we answer an anonymous submission asking that question. Here’s what we think — how about you?  Dear Wives and Moms, My mother-in-law was babysitting for me one afternoon and she gave my 2 year old son orange slices for a snack. I hadn’t given him oranges […]

I Just Had a Baby…What’s Next?
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I Just Had a Baby…What’s Next?

Your baby is finally here! These are the next steps after your little one makes their grand arrival You’ve planned, prepared, nested and celebrated. Now, your little one has finally arrived! After the rush of joy and initial bonding time has come and gone, you may be left wondering what comes next. Having a baby […]