Progressive Workplace Policies for Mothers, Pregnancy Health, Green Kids, Read for Less
It’s important to have the healthiest pregnancy possible in order to ensure the health of your baby as well as your own well-being. We list the top ten cities to have a baby, fifty tips for a healthy pregnancy as well as tips to prevent preterm delivery.
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- Working mothers have to go through a lot including the rigors of balancing work and motherhood. But life is always a little better for mothers when their employer has progressive workplace policies for women. Read about Washington Mutual’s favorable policy for breastfeeding mothers.
- Did you know children are also getting in on the “green” movement? Read how your child can too.
- Buy books for less. Check out our Mama’s Shopping blog for book savings.
- Mama-Noire is happy Barack Obama finally came out swinging in the debate last night. What do you think? Do you think Barack’s performance helped or hurt him?
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Coretta Scott King Book Awards, Preventing Asthma, Tummy Rub for Pregnant Bellies, Macy’s Savings
Reading to your child is vitally important to her academic success in school. Reading together will strengthen your child’s reading skills and give her the confidence she needs to become a stellar reader at school and at home. Experts recommend that you read to your child each day for at least 30 minutes and also set a good example for your child by reading often yourself.
New Today on MommyToo.com
- Yesterday the American Library Association announced
the best children’s books of 2007. Discover the 2008 Coretta Scott King Award winners as well as the Newbery and Caldecott.
- For most expectant mothers, it is important to minimize the effect of stretch marks on their tummies. Here’s the latest tummy butter we’ve found to protect expanding bellies.
- Did you know that maternal depression increases a child’s risk for asthma? It’s true. Find out how simply bonding with your baby can make her healthier than you think.
- Macy’s is having a great weekend sale. Save 25% on clearance items!
Obesity Fuels Depression in Women, Covering Up While Breastfeeding, Reasons Preschoolers Have Nightmares, Ballet Flats for Pregnant Women
We believe looking back at the lives of our foremothers helps us become the best mothers we can be today. Each Friday we will post an historic photograph of black mothers. We hope you join us as we celebrate them and their accomplishments.
This is a photograph of a canning class conducted by the Mothers’ Club at the Barney neighborhood houses, Southwest Washington, D.C. November 1942.
Here’s what’s new on MommyToo.com today.
- Were you shy about breastfeeding in public? Do you think nursing covers hurt the plight of breastfeeding mothers who fight for more rights to nurse in public?
- Researchers have found a link between preschoolers who have frequent nightmares and their temperament during infancy. See what you can do to p
revent raising a restless sleeper.
- Obese women are typically more depressed than those who are not. We’ve provided resources to start you on your way to fitness and health.
- We’ve found the cutest ballet flats perfect for pregnant women. Take a look.
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Pumping at Work, Sleep Tips for Babies, Pregnancy Savings + Win the New Novel, Sweet Georgia Brown
Every mom deserves a good, hearty laugh every day, so make sure you make time in your busy schedule to simply giggle or even let out a boisterous guffaw. Turn on your favorite sitcom, pop in a hilarious DVD, or simply call your kids over and tell them to make funny faces. That will do it every time!
WE HAVE WINNERS: We have two winners of the Lands’ End diaper bags: Shannon and Cassie. We’ll be emailing you very soon. Today, we have already posted another chance to win. We’ll be picking five moms to win Sweet G
eorgia Brown, the brand-new novel from bestselling author, Cheryl Robinson. Scroll to the bottom of the page to enter.Here’s what’s cooking on Mom
myToo.com today.- Do you believe breastfeeding mothers deserve better
treatment than having to pump breast milk in a dirty toilet stall? Have you been able to pump in peace at work? Share your stories.
- This month Curious George will be teaching preschoolers all about engineering. We have dates for all of the upcoming shows.
- Are you having trouble putting your baby or toddler to sleep? Take heed to these tips by Dee Rule, baby nurse and nanny to the stars.
- Every Sunday is {savings} sunday on the Black Pregnancy Blog. See the savings this week.
Happy New Year!
This year don’t make any resolutions. Resolutions were made to be broken. Instead, make revelations about your life, your passions, your desires, your hang-ups, your joys, and insecurities. And then throughout the course of the year, take baby steps to create a more revitalized and refreshed you. That’s much better than going to the gym for three days straight and then never going back or trying to change your diet in one day. It’s OK, mom — take baby steps toward happiness, not one giant leap.
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We’re big advocates of breastfeeding, but we draw the line at breastfeeding a seven-year-old! Watch this video, then tell us what you think.
It’s cold outside, so you definitely want to stay warm. Why not stay warm and help the environment, too? Read our review of Ecolution’s Hemp Organic Rainbow Scarf. 
Learn important tips to help prevent your baby from succumbing to SIDS.
All pregnant moms want to avoid stretch marks. See how to smooth away birth marks in our feature for {tummy tips} tuesday.
Are you a crock-pot fan? If yes, we’ve got great sales for crock-pot addicts.
Preventing Baby Tooth Decay + Fancy Friday
Happy Friday, Moms! We hope you have a great weekend in store. Here’s what we’ve been working on.
Do you live in one of the top ten most literate cities in America? Click to see.
Doctors and dentists have said there is an epidemic of baby bottle tooth decay in this country. See how you can prevent your baby or toddler from getting rotten teeth.
We were excited to see this article written by a breastfeeding mother, but were dismayed to read that she supplemented with formula with syrup added. If a mother has to supplement with formula, that’s fine, but adding syrup? We can’t go there! Weigh in on adding syrup to baby formula.
Today is {fancy} friday on our pregnancy blog. We scour the Net for the best for your pregnant body. All you have to do is punch in your numbers.
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Seven Reasons to Take a Lamaze Class + Making Family Resolutions
- If you have a toddler the best way for them to acquire language is through you. Read why.
- We all tend to make resolutions for our own lives, but have you thought about making family resolutions?
- Pregnancy should be an empowering time for mothers. Here are seven reasons why you should prepare for your delivery through a Lamaze class.
- Did you know you can buy anything at Beauty.com at 20% OFF? Sale ends today at 11:59!
TOPIC DU JOUR
Mama-Noire blogged today about Benazir Bhutto’s assassination and the presidential candidates subsequent reactions. Read what she had to say about Mitt Romney’s statement and let us know what you think.
Friday, December 21, 2007
- If you’re anything like us you’ve waited to the last minute to do your Christmas shopping and now it’s a little too late to ship holiday presents in time. Not to worry! You c
an still send flowers. Check out 1-800-Flowers’ Last Chance Sale.
- Are you a hip pregnant mommy? If not, we’ve featured some of the hottest maternity clothes from MothersWork.
- It’s hard breastfeeding in public, but not when business establishments are breastfeeding-friendly. Do you know of a business near you that welcomes nursing moms? Share your story.
- New research says overweight children can lose a considerable amount of weight if they simply eat peanuts or peanut butter and fruit. Do you think it could work?
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