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What No One Tells You About Being Pregnant

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You know about the chocolate cravings and the morning sickness — here are the pregnancy surprises you may not have heard of, but someone needs to tell you. For first-time mums, pregnancy is a confusing time — a time where you have the questions, and you're looking for answers. But this is what no one tells you about being pregnant . . . Related Videos: 14 Things People Said While I Was Pregnant That Made Me Laugh 6 Ways to Encourage Your Toddler to Read That Don't Involve Singing the ABCs Here Are the Top 25 Baby Boy Names of 2018 in the USA Eating Like a Bodybuilder Yeah, yeah, you've heard the phrase "eating for two", but when you're six weeks' pregnant, your bub is the size of a grain of rice, and yet, you're starving. You're suddenly-ferocious appetite has very little to do with your baby being hungry (and by "little", we mean "absolutely nothing at all") and everything to do with the amount of overtime

6 Ways to Encourage Your Toddler to Read That Don't Involve Singing the ABCs

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As parents, we walk a tightrope every day. While we want our kids to learn important skills, it's difficult to establish a balance between doing too much and not enough.  My mum, who taught a variety ofgrades , likes to tell me a story about taking me to the zoo when I was a kid. She kept trying to get me to describe the animals and colours, and I requested: "Can't you just stop being a teacher and let me just have fun?" Related Videos: ·         14 Things People Said While I Was Pregnant That Made Me Laugh ·         30 Things Single Mums Want You to Know ·         Here Are the Top 25 Baby Boy Names of 2018 in the USA When it feels like drills, it stops being engaging and children don't feel invested in the activity. Essentially, when it becomes a chore, they no longer want to participate. Reading is one of those obviously necessary parts of early education, but it's hard to know how to best prepare kids. While, yes, drills and flash ca

5 Signs You're in a Healthy Marriage

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Falling in love is the fun part, the liberating and thrilling part. There is also the wedding day: the apex of your romance.  Two people star in their own drama, a gorgeous fuss is made about them, sacred vows are exchanged, and they ride off into the sunset together — years of blissful union stretching out before them (of course). But a happy and healthy marriage begins after the music stops and the formalwear is stowed away.  And, while marriage can be a blast, even the most successful couples ebb and flow in terms of attraction, compatibility, and connection.  Related Videos: ·         The Most Popular Boy Names From 100 Years Ago ·         30 Musical Baby Names That Will Add a Whole Lot of Rhythm to Your Life This partnership is about two people who boldly choose each other, who strive to meet each other's needs for companionship and intimacy, all the while progressing through their own journey of life. A healthy marriage encourages the evolution of se

Gaming Chair Reviews - 5 Best PC Gaming Chair 2018 Under $300

1- OPSEAT Master Series PC Gaming Chair  The OPSEAT Master Series is actually one of the most compelling options on this list, despite its low price. It’s a fully-featured g aming chair with great weight and height capacity , alongside plentiful color customization options. Pros: Great weight capacity Best height capacity Plenty of color options Full cushioning for headrest and lumbar support Full recline functionality Amazing budget option Cons: Little of note 2- HON Basyx Task Chair The HON Basyx Task Chair, or the basyx by HON, as stylized by them, is yet another budget gaming chair under $300. At just around $220 on most days, the Basyx is an interesting pick. Pros: Mesh back and great cushioning for maximum comfort Ability to adjust lumbar support Ability to adjust seat width, height, position, and recline level Great overall build quality Good budget option Cons: No cushioning for headrest or lumbar No full back support 3- DXRacer Formula Ser