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Baby on the Brain: Your Healthy Body Preconception Checklist

Ahhhh... dreaming of a new addition to your family? Be certain to review: Baby on the Brain: Your Healthy Body Preconception Checklist Good luck! We'll be here to celebrate a new pregnancy with you!

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Nodding off?

Sleep -- Five signs you're not getting enough of it may be worth exploring! How do you cope with little sleep?

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Hosting a BBQ or picnic?

You'll want to add this to the menu: Recipe: Creamy and crunchy Coleslaw. Yummy! What is one of your favorite side dishes for these events?

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Summertime = More playtime!

Does your family have some favorite outdoor games to play together? Now with more daylight hours available, we can head out to have fun! Try these ideas: Backyard Games for Tots, Preschoolers and Kids

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Tax time! Do you teach "Financial Literacy"?

Ah... the tax man "cometh". Here in the states April 15th is the deadline of filing federal taxes. It is also a perfect time to reevaluate both your family budget and the lessons on finances for our kids. Do you practice and teach financial literacy with your brood? Check out Financial Literacy: It's Not What You Think! Share your own tips also!

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Need help convincing your partner?

You'll love this one: Top 10 Ways to Get Him into Babymaking! Presented direct from a guy's point of view it offers practical advice wrapped in a touch of humor that is bound to appeal. Let me know what you think of the advice... and better yet, show us your positive home pregnancy test pic in a few weeks!

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How will you be celebrating Earth Day?

There are lots of ways to celebrate Earth Day -- what will you be doing?

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U.S. preterm births hit new low - still work to do!

The March of Dimes just released the 2012 Premature Birth Report Card. The U.S. has hit a new 10 year low for preterm births -- a significant improvement now registering at 11.7%! Still, overall, the U.S. scores a "C" as we continue to have a high rate of preterm births comparatively. This is a clear indication of work to be done! Learn more of the resources available here at Pregnancy.org to help you and your baby with a healthy start!

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Making time to grieve.

Pregnancy and infant loss is never easy. The passing often takes with it shattered hearts and dreams of a future far different than the reality. Having to go through this process while still being called on to serve others -- whether that role is bearing work responsibilities, as "mom" for other children, coping with deteriorating health of parents or in-laws, or simply juggling your relationship with your partner -- 'overwhelming' doesn't even come close.

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