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Jan 3, 2025 | 
babycenter.com | Martha Swann-Quinn
The answer isn't always clear, but there are some ways to tell your child is ready for the switch. Was this article helpful? Track your pregnancy on our free #1 pregnancy & baby appBabyCenter's editorial team is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world.
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Dec 20, 2024 | 
babycenter.com | Martha Swann-Quinn
Have you ever wondered why your baby wakes up after just a few minutes of sleep? Was this article helpful? Track your pregnancy on our free #1 pregnancy & baby appBabyCenter's editorial team is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world. When creating and updating content, we rely on credible sources: respected health organizations, professional groups of doctors and other experts, and published studies in peer-reviewed journals.
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Nov 12, 2024 | 
msn.com | Martha Swann-Quinn
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Nov 12, 2024 | 
parents.com | Martha Swann-Quinn
The holiday season can be a magical time of year, but for many, it can also be something else: incredibly stressful. This is especially true if you’re a parent tasked with actually making the magic happen for everyone else. Before decorating, shopping for gifts, cooking, cleaning, and more leaves you burnt out and exhausted, here are some tips to make the holidays this year magical for everybody, and it starts with getting the whole family involved.
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Nov 12, 2024 | 
parents.com | Martha Swann-Quinn
It’s that time of year and before the dust has even settled from trick-or-treating, we’re already feeling the pull to start planning the perfect holiday get-togethers, complete with matching pajamas. Our social media feeds are flooded with picture-perfect holiday inspo (with hardly a family squabble or burnt turkey in sight) and the pressure is on for our holidays to look perfect, too.
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Sep 30, 2024 | 
parents.com | Martha Swann-Quinn
Trick-or-treating is a staple of the Halloween season for many families, but for those households navigating childhood food allergies, this time of year can be especially difficult. Parents of children with allergies often have to take on extra layers of planning as they strategize replacement foods, safety protocols, educating relatives and other caregivers about the importance of food safety, and emergency measures if accidental exposures occur.
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Sep 17, 2024 | 
parents.com | Martha Swann-Quinn
Education:Syracuse UniversityExpertise:Visual Communication, Photography, Women's Health, Parenting Martha is a freelance writer and photographer who loves telling stories about social justice issues, especially topics like women’s health, pregnancy and pregnancy loss, matrescence, environmentalism, and bilingual family life.
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Aug 13, 2024 | 
parents.com | Martha Swann-Quinn
Heading back to school can often bring up a mix of emotions for parents and students alike, but for teens headed into their senior year, the anticipation of the last months of high school can be especially emotional––and for many, quite stressful. Hannah Keeley, a motherhood coach, author, and podcast host, has first-hand experience with senior-year stress—as she’s currently navigating the transition alongside her daughter. “Senior year can be extremely stressful for students,” she says.
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Jul 31, 2024 | 
parents.com | Martha Swann-Quinn
Weekday mornings during the school year can be a challenge, to say the very least. Between the ever-changing list of items to remember for school (Do we need the clarinet for band today? What about soccer cleats? And where did their science homework go?) and ensuring everyone makes it out the door on time, breakfast may be the last thing on your kiddo’s mind.
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Jul 19, 2024 | 
parents.com | Martha Swann-Quinn
Packing lunch for your child can be a trying experience even in the best circumstances. Between navigating a variety of school restrictions and brainstorming ideas for a meal that won’t return home uneaten, it can feel like a thankless task—and it can feel even trickier when your child also experiences sensory sensitivities.
