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Top 25 Baby Boy Names of 2018 in the USA

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The first thing that may come to your mind when you think about naming your son is . . . "Oh, boy." You know in your heart that the perfect name is out there, but it's now up to you to comb through them all to find it. 5 Tips For Good Parenting You can go the traditional route, the cool route, or the on-trend route, which leans heavily on what's popular right now. Lucky for you, 2018 has some amazing choices. 5 Tips For Good Parenting Related Topics: 10 Good Parenting Tips to Help your Children Blossom The Two Most Impactful Words I Say to My Kids The 10 Most Powerful Things You Can Say to Your Kids 4 Reasons I Can’t Wait For My Kid to Turn 4 4 Steps to Fit Your Parenting to Your Child’s Temperament 10 Things You Really Shouldn’t Say To Moms With Multiple Children The Two Most Impactful Words I Say to My Kids To make that job a little easier on you, we've compiled a list of the top 25 baby boy names for 2018, in no p...

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 educati...

4 Reasons I Can't Wait For My Kid to Turn 4

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In a few short days, my youngest child turns 4. While this milestone might not be as typically celebrated as, say, a kid's first birthday (or even their second), in my mind, it should be.

10 Good Parenting Tips To Help Your Children Blossom

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While it is true that there is no single definition or correct method of raising children, a few parenting tips could go a long way in ensuring the happiness of your child. Let’s take a look at 10 good parenting tips. 

7 Things That Are Infinitely More Amazing When You Become a Mum

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Brings a lot of unexpected joys you never would have anticipated in your pre_child life:  The pride you feel when your child reaches a milestone, the overwhelming love you experience when your kids bond with your own parents.

5 Tips to Taking the Dummy Away

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The dummy is a vital and amazing parenting tool. It soothes babies when they're cranky, keeps them calm during car rides, and distracts them during sometimes daunting public outings like grocery shopping. 

5 Tips For Good Parenting

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For most people, growing up in a household brings back fond memories of at least one parent, if not both, in a relationship which affects the rest of a child's life. Whether a single parent or married, parents can create a feeling of stability.  

The Two Most Important Words I Say To My Kids

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It's a rare day in our house if I don't hear some type of whining from our kids. It usually starts early in the morning, especially if it's a school day. "I don't want to go to school. I want to stay home today," my 5-year-old daughter will lead with.

The 10 Most Powerful Things You Can Say to Your Kids

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Effective conversation helps parents create lasting, meaningful relationships with their kids. These 10 powerful statements can get you started on your way.

9 Steps to More Effective Parenting

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Raising kids is one of the toughest and most fulfilling jobs in the world — and the one for which you might feel the least prepared. Here are nine child-rearing tips that can help you feeling more fulfilled as a parent.

The Most Popular Boy Names From 100 Years Ago

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The world of 1916 might seem unfamiliar (unless you're a fan of Downton Abbey), but the popular baby names from the era are not.  Look at the top boy names from the 1910s and you'll see strong, traditional names that would not feel out of place today. Related topic: 3 Reasons I’m Thankful My Parents Raised Me With Tough Love Top 25 Baby Boy Names of 2018 in the USA 30 Musical Baby Names That Will Add a Whole Lot of Rhythm to Your Life Here are the top 100 boy names in America from that decade in order of popularity, according to the Social Security Administration's historical data. ·        John ·        William ·        James ·        Robert ·        Joseph ·        George ·        Charles ·        Edward · ...

The Reason Behind This 18-Year-Old's Tattoo Will Make You (1) Cry and (2) Call Your Parents

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Andrew Soldan was just 15 years old when his father passed away from a rare heart disease.  Fast-forward three years: the now 18-year-old posted a photo on Reddit of a sound-wave tattoo he just got.  "For my 18th birthday, I got a tattoo of my dad’s laugh on my arm, he passed away three years ago," he wrote. "I have his smile and joy wherever I go now." Related Topics: Top 25 Baby Boy Names of 2018 in the USA 3 Reasons I'm Thankful My Parents Raised Me With Tough Love The 10 Most Powerful Things You Can Say to Your Kids "The tattoo was my idea, but I got the inspiration for it from my uncle, who was originally going to frame the sound wave, but instead I got the tattoo," Andrew told POPSUGAR.  "I'm very happy with my decision to get it — it makes me calm and happy when I look at it." -  5 Tips For Good Parenting Unlike traditional sound-wave tattoos, Andrew's cannot be read by a smartphone app, but tha...

Here Are the Top 25 Baby Boy Names of 2018 in the USA

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The first thing that may come to your mind when you think about naming your son is . . . "Oh, boy." You know in your heart that the perfect name is out there, but it's now up to you to comb through them all to find it. 5 Tips For Good Parenting You can go the traditional route, the cool route, or the on-trend route, which leans heavily on what's popular right now. Lucky for you, 2018 has some amazing choices. 5 Tips For Good Parenting Related Topics: 10 Good Parenting Tips to Help your Children Blossom The Two Most Impactful Words I Say to My Kids The 10 Most Powerful Things You Can Say to Your Kids 4 Reasons I Can’t Wait For My Kid to Turn 4 4 Steps to Fit Your Parenting to Your Child’s Temperament 10 Things You Really Shouldn’t Say To Moms With Multiple Children The Two Most Impactful Words I Say to My Kids To make that job a little easier on you, we've compiled a list of the top 25 baby boy names for 2018, in no ...