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5 daycare problems solved

5 daycare problems solved

Whatever daycare problems you might have– whether it's the snacks, naps or communication– here's how to get what you need.

Tracy Chappell

Check out our 2016 TPA winners!

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Check out our 2016 TPA winners!

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33 best apps for school-age kids

33 best apps for school-age kids

Make learning fun with the best apps for school-age kids.

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Minecraft 101

Are you confused by Minecraft? Now parents can learn the way of the pixel with this comprehensive guide.

Emily Rivas

Postpartum exercise: Hip flexor stretch

Postpartum exercise: Hip flexor stretch

Motherhood can be tough on your posture! Help relieve tension and restore alignment with this hip flexor stretch.

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Postpartum exercise: Neck stretch on chair

Postpartum exercise: Neck stretch on chair

Motherhood can be tough on your posture! Help relieve tension and restore alignment with this neck stretch.

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Postpartum exercise: Chest stretch on chair

Postpartum exercise: Chest stretch on chair

Motherhood can be tough on your posture! Help relieve tension and restore alignment with this chest stretch.

Alyssa Ashton

Postpartum exercise: Stand-to-sit with chair

Postpartum exercise: Stand-to-sit with chair

In this first few weeks after baby, it’s all about bonding. But when you’re ready to begin exercising again, try a stand-to-sit with chair.

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Postpartum exercise: Diaphragmatic breath and pelvic-floor contraction

Postpartum exercise: Diaphragmatic breath and pelvic-floor contraction

What exercises can you do in those first six weeks after baby. Start practicing this simple move—diaphragmatic breath and pelvic-floor contraction.

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Postpartum exercise: Pelvic tilt

Postpartum exercise: Pelvic tilt

A pelvic tilt is a great move to practice in the first six weeks after baby. Try doing eight to 20 reps, but remember perfect form is the key, not speed.

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Postpartum exercise: Pelvic tilt with bridge

Postpartum exercise: Pelvic tilt with bridge

In this first few weeks after baby, it’s all about bonding. But when you’re ready to begin exercising again, try a pelvic tilt with bridge.

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Baby-carrier workout: Squat and hip rotation

Baby-carrier workout: Squat and hip rotation

Are you ready to try a baby-carrier workout? Dara Bergeron, founder of Belly Bootcamp, shows you how to do a squat and hip rotation while wearing your baby.

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Baby-carrier workout: Single-leg hinge and front kick

Baby-carrier workout: Single-leg hinge and front kick

Get ready for a fun baby-carrier work out. Dara Bergeron, founder of Belly Bootcamp, shows you how to do a single-leg hinge and front kick.

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Baby-carrier workout: Sumo squat and side kick

Baby-carrier workout: Sumo squat and side kick

Dara Bergeron, founder of Belly Bootcamp, shows you how to do a sumo squat and side kick in this fun baby-carrier workout.

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Exercise after C-section: Squat tap with chair

Exercise after C-section: Squat tap with chair

Once you get your doctor's permission to start exercising again, start with a squat tap with chair.

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Exercise after C-section: Modified side plank

Exercise after C-section: Modified side plank

Once you get your doctor's permission to start exercising again, start with a modified side plank.

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Postpartum exercise: Wall angel

Postpartum exercise: Wall angel

In this first few weeks after baby, it’s all about bonding and trying to get some sleep. But when you’re ready to begin exercising again, try a wall angel.

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Postpartum exercise: Single-arm chest stretch on wall

Postpartum exercise: Single-arm chest stretch on wall

Motherhood can be tough on your posture! Help relieve tension and restore alignment with this single-arm chest stretch.

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Exercise after C-section: Wall sit

Exercise after C-section: Wall sit

Once you get your doctor's permission to start exercising, start with this gentle and safe exercise, a wall sit.

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Exercise after C-section: Split squat with wall

Exercise after C-section: Split squat with wall

Once you get your doctor's permission to start exercising, start with this gentle and safe exercise, a split squat.

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