Friday, April 19, 2013

Dora the Explorer Birthday Party Supplies

Get the BEST DEALS on Dora the explored birthday party supplies from How to be Super Mom. Surf around I am sure you will find something you will love. The item are simply very attractive and will help you create one original Dora birthday party. So go ahead super moms place your orders now. Quantities are limited!


Dora Invitations Pkg/8 Dora Invitations Pkg/8
These Dora Invitations are a fun way to invite
 people to your party. These Dora the Explorer 
Invitations measures 5 3/16 inches X 3 7/8 inches and 
are available in a package of 8. There's no better way 
to get invited to a party than by Dora!


Dora Latex Printed Balloons Pkg/6 Dora Latex Printed Balloons Pkg/6
These Dora Latex Printed Balloons feature 
a printed image of Dora the Explorer. 
These Dora Balloons measure 12 inches and are made of latex. 
You'll get a package of 6 with an assortment of colors. 
Decorate your child's party with Dora balloons.


Dora Loot Bags Pkg/8 Dora Loot Bags Pkg/8
Our Dora Loot Bags features Dora, Boots, 
Swiper and Benny on this brightly colored bag. 
Each package Dora Favor Bags includes 
eight 9 inch high x 6 1/2 inches wide plastic bags. 
These Dora Loot Bags will hold all the goodies 
for your party goers.


Dora's Flower Adventure Loot Bags Pkg/8 Dora's Flower Adventure Loot 
Bags Pkg/8
Our Dora's Flower Adventure Loot Bags 
have a pink and purple leaf and flower background that shows 
Dora and Boots swinging on a vine. 
Each package contains eight - 9 inch high x 6 1/2 inch
 wide Dora Favor Bags which are 
made of lightweight plastic. 
These Dora's Flower Adventure Loot Bags 
feature a space at the top to write each child's name.


Dora And Diego Safari Party Decoset Dora And Diego Safari Party Decoset
This Dora and Diego Safari Cake 
Decorating Set allows you to get creative 
with your cake making abilities! Each Dora and Diego 
Cake Deco Set includes: 1 - Dora in a car 1 - 
Diego in an SUV 1 - bridge 3 - smiling trees 
The most unique part about this Dora and Diego 
 Safari Cake Decorating Set is that the vehicles 
aren't just a car and SUV. Dora's car has a 
built-in viewfinder and Diego's SUV has binoculars. 
Add some excitement to your child's birthday party 
with great cake decorations that are fun play toys after
 they're removed from the cake.


Dora Pinata Dora Pinata
The Dora Explorer Pinata features a rainbow of 
fun colors and Dora hugging a monkey. Each of 
the pull-string Dora pinata is made of paper mache
 and measures 16 1/2 inches x 21 inches. Use the 
Dora Explorer Pinata as a centerpiece or a fun 
activity for your Dora themed party. Shipped flat,
 expands as pinata is filled.


Dora's Flower Adventure Danglers Pkg/12 Dora's Flower Adventure 
Danglers Pkg/12
These Dora's Flower Adventure Danglers 
showcase Dora in various poses, some with
 Boots, her monkey. Each package contains twelve 
Dora Ceiling Danglers: 6 - foil swirls contain a paper
 cutout and hang 24 inches long 6 - foil swirls are pink,
 purple and blue and hang 18 inches long Use these 
Dora's Flower Adventure Hanging Decorations at 
the entrance to your child's birthday party or to 
accent around the gift or food table.


Dora Favor Pack Pack Dora Favor Pack Pack
Our Dora Favor Pack is full of color and features 
six stupendous favors that little girls will love. 
 Use this Dora Party Pack for favors, giveaways and more!
 Each Dora Favor Pack includes: 1 - Glossy Purple 
Tote Bag 1 - Dora's Flower Adventure Party Hat* 1 - 
Dora's Flower Adventure Mirror Keychain* 1 - 
Dora's Flower Adventure Stadium Cup* 1 - 
Dora's Flower Adventure Charm Bracelet* 1 - 
PVC Monkey Keychain (assorted colors) 1 -
 Fun Dip Candy (assorted flavors) Please note 
that all of the items may not fit inside the purple
 tote bag. *These items are officially licensed 
Nickelodeon products.


Dora Shaped Balloon Dora Shaped Balloon
Our Dora Shaped Balloon shows Dora running 
with Backpack and Map excited and ready for 
their next adventure. Each Dora the Explorer 
Supershape Mylar Balloon is double-sided and 
measures 21 inches. Make a bold statement at 
your child's next celebration with this Dora
 Shaped Balloon!


Explorer Friend Banner 18 Explorer Friend Banner 18"x54" 
Horizontal Vinyl Banner
Dare to Compare! Prices as low as $14.99 Quick & Easy 
to Create Over 1,000 designs to c
hoose from Our exclusive customizing tool 
allows you to move, rotate and size. Order one, ten or 10,000. 
Weather-resistant Vinyl Banners Printed on durable 10 ounce 
white vinyl Includes metal grommets for hanging 7 sizes available Attach N' Go Banners It's as easy as 1, 2, 3!


Dora's Flower Adventure Party Cup Dora's Flower Adventure Party Cup
Our Dora's Flower Adventure Party Cup features
 Dora and Boots swinging on a vine with Map enjoying 
the ride. Each Dora Flower Adventure Stadium Cup is
 4 1/2 inches tall and holds 16 ounces. Give each of your 
guests a Dora Flower Adventure Stadium Cup to use and then 
to take home!


Dora Stickers Pkg/2 Dora Stickers Pkg/2
These Dora Stickers features brightly colored 
stickers of Dora, Boots, Swiper and Benny. 
Each package of Dora Stickers includes two 
6 inch x 4 inch sheets of stickers. Include the 
Dora Stickers in your goody bags and let the fun begin.


Dora's Flower Adventure Printed Streamer Dora's Flower Adventure 
Printed Streamer
Our Dora's Flower Adventure Crepe Streamer 
features images of Dora and the wording Happy 
Birthday on a purple streamer. Each roll of Dora's 
Flower Adventure Streamer measures 30 feet long and 
is made of crepe paper. Decorate your railings, ceilings
 and more with Dora's Flower Adventure Crepe Streamer.


Dora's Flower Adventure Sunglasses Pkg/6 Dora's Flower Adventure 
Sunglasses Pkg/6
These Dora's Flower Adventure Sunglasses are 
purple featuring Dora and Boots in each corner.
 Each pair of plastic Dora Purple Sunglasses measure 
approximately 5 1/2 inches wide and are child sized. 
Sold in packages of six.


Dora's Flower Adventure Candle Set Pkg/4 Dora's Flower Adventure Candle 
Set Pkg/4
Our Dora's Flower Adventure Molded Candles features 
Dora and all her friends in a field of flowers. Each Dora's 
Flower Adventure Molded Candle Set includes three 
1 1/4 inch tall wax candle and one 3 1/2 inch wide x 1 1/4 
inch tall candles. The Dora's Flower Adventure Molded
 Candles the will light your cake and say Happy Birthday!


Dora's Flower Adventure Blowouts Pkg/8 Dora's Flower Adventure 
Blowouts Pkg/8
Our Dora's Flower Adventure Blowouts features
 Dora and her friend Boots hugging on these brightly
 colored blow outs. Each package of Dora's Flower
 Adventure Blowouts include eight 5 1/4 inch long x 3 1/4 
inch wide paper and plastic favors. The Dora's Flower
 Adventure Blowouts will be a fun and noisy addition 
to your Dora birthday party favor packs.


Dora's Flower Adventure Foil Balloon Dora's Flower Adventure 
Foil Balloon
Dora's Flower Adventure Foil Balloon has a vibrant 
background of pink and purple with Dora waving. 
Each brightly colored Dora Flower Mylar Balloon is 
printed on both sides measuring 17 inches in diameter. 
Use curling ribbon to tie to chair backs or create a 
colorful bouquet by simply adding latex balloons and a
 balloon weight.


Dora's Flower Adventure Beverage Napkins Pkg/16 Dora's Flower Adventure 
Beverage Napkins Pkg/16
Our Dora's Flower Adventure Beverage 
Napkins showcase Dora full of smiles wearing a
 pink shirt and orange pants. Each package contains 
sixteen - 5 inch square paper beverage napkins. Pair these 
Dora Beverage Napkins with additional Dora's Flower 
Adventure party supplies and your party guests will be
 on their way to find the next adventure!


Dora's Flower Adventure Party Game Dora's Flower Adventure Party Game
This Dora's Flower Adventure Party Game showcases 
Dora and Boots swinging on a vine of flowers. Each 
Dora's Map Party Game contains one - 37 1/2 inch
 high x 24 1/2 inch wide game poster, sixteen Map 
stickers and one blindfold. The object of the game is to 
blindfold each opponent and have them try and place 
Map in the correct location in Dora's backpack.


Dora's Flower Adventure Thank You Notes Pkg/8 Dora's Flower Adventure Thank 
You Notes Pkg/8
These Dora's Flower Adventure Thank You Notes feature 
Boots hugging Dora and the words Thank You! appearing at 
the top. Our 4 x 6 inch Dora Thank You Notes are blank on 
the back to allow you to write your personal message. Each 
package contains 8 - postcard style thank you notes, 8 - pink
 envelopes and 8 envelope seals.


Dora's Flower Adventure Hot/cold Cups Pkg/8 Dora's Flower Adventure Hot/cold 
Cups Pkg/8
These Dora's Flower Adventure Paper Cups has a 
tropical background featuring Dora and her monkey, 
Boots. Each package contains eight - 9 ounce paper cups 
that may be used to serve hot or cold beverages as well as snacks.


Dora's Flower Adventure 7 Dora's Flower Adventure 7" 
Plates Pkg/8
Our Dora's Flower Adventure Dessert Plates
 showcase Dora and her best friend Boots hugging. 
Each package of Dora's Flower Adventure Dessert Plates 
include eight 7 inch round paper plates. The Dora's 
Flower Adventure Dessert Plates are a great way to serve 
your cake, ice cream and other snacks at your birthday party!


Dora's Flower Adventure Invitations Pkg/8 Dora's Flower Adventure 
Invitations Pkg/8
Our Dora's Flower Adventure Invitations feature 
Dora waving with the words You're Invited on the front. 
The inside has room to write for:, date:, time:, place:, rsvp.
 Each package of Dora's Flower Adventure Invitations 
contains 8 each of Invites, blue envelopes, and envelope seals.


Dora Party Game Dora Party Game
The Dora Party Game will add fun to your party. 
Each Dora Game challenges you to stick the watch on 
Dora. (Similar to pin the tail on the donkey.) Each Dora
 Game Board measures 37 1/2 inches x 24 1/2 inches. 
The 12 name stickers measures 2 1/2 inches x 2 5/8 inches. 
Have each guest take a turn with this fun game!


Dora's Flower Adventure Latex Balloons Pkg/6 Dora's Flower Adventure Latex 
Balloons Pkg/6
Our Dora's Flower Adventure Latex Balloons 
feature pink and purple balloons with designs of Dora 
holding balloons or Dora and Boots together. Each package of
 Dora's Flower Adventure Balloons include six 12 inch latex 
balloons. The Dora's Flower Adventure Latex Balloons 
will be a smile and color to your Dora themed party.


Dora's Flower Adventure Foil Balloon Dora's Flower Adventure 
Foil Balloon
Dora's Flower Adventure Foil Balloon has a vibrant 
background of pink and purple with Dora waving. Each 
brightly colored Dora Flower Mylar Balloon is printed on
 both sides measuring 17 inches in diameter. Use curling 
ribbon to tie to chair backs or create a colorful bouquet by
 simply adding latex balloons and a balloon weight.


Explorer Friend Banner 24 Explorer Friend Banner 24"x72" 
Horizontal Vinyl Banner
Dare to Compare! Prices as low as $14.99 Quick & Easy
 to Create Over 1,000 designs to choose from Our exclusive
 customizing tool allows you to move, rotate and size. Order 
one, ten or 10,000. Weather-resistant Vinyl Banners Printed
 on durable 10 ounce white vinyl Includes metal grommets 
for hanging 7 sizes available Attach N' Go Banners It's as
 easy as 1, 2, 3!


Explorer Friend Banner 18 Explorer Friend Banner 18"x54" 
Attach N Go Banner
Dare to Compare! Prices as low as $14.99 Quick & Easy
 to Create Over 1,000 designs to choose from Our exclusive
 customizing tool allows you to move, rotate and size. 
Order one, ten or 10,000. Weather-resistant Vinyl Banners
 Printed on durable 10 ounce white vinyl Includes metal
 grommets for hanging 7 sizes available Attach N' Go 
Banners It's as easy as 1, 2, 3!


Giant Gliding Dora Balloon Giant Gliding Dora Balloon
This Dora Giant Gliding Balloon is an enormous mylar 
which shows Dora wearing orange shorts and a pink shirt. 
Each Dora Giant Mylar Balloon is two-sided measuring 52
 inches high x 36 inches wide. Add curling ribbon and a balloon 
weight to make Dora look like she's floating!


Dora The Explorer 18 Dora The Explorer 18" Mylar 
Balloon
The Dora the Explorer Mylar Balloon is a great birthday 
decoration to add to your Dora Explorer themed party. The 
Dora the Explorer Mylar Balloon measures 18". Check out 
all our great birthday party ideas!


Doras Flower Deluxe Kit-N-Kaboodle Kit Doras Flower Deluxe
 Kit-N-Kaboodle Kit
Our Dora's Flower Adventure Deluxe Kit-N-Kaboodle 
includes table service for eight people including a banner
 to make your daughter's birthday party a great success. 
Each Dora's Flower Adventure Deluxe Party Pack includes: 
Dinner Plates (8) Luncheon Napkins (16) 9 ounce 
Hot/Cold Cups (8) Thank You Notes (pkg of 8) White 
Plastic Cutlery (set of 8) Hot Pink 54 inch wide x 108 inch 
long Plastic Table Cover 81 feet of Mimosa Crepe Streamer 
81 feet of Hot Pink Crepe Streamer 18 inch x 54 inch 
Vinyl Personalized Banner White Glitter Candles


Doras Flower Basic Kit-N-Kaboodle Kit Doras Flower Basic 
Kit-N-Kaboodle Kit
Our Dora's Flower Adventure Basic Kit-N-Kaboodle 
includes table service for eight people including thank 
you notes to make your Dora birthday party a great success. 
Each Dora's Flower Adventure Basic Party Pack includes: 
Dinner Plates (8) Luncheon Napkins (16) 9 ounce 
Hot/Cold Cups (8) Thank You Notes (pkg of 8) 
White Plastic Cutlery (set of 8) Hot Pink 54 inch 
wide x 108 inch long Plastic Table Cover


Doras Flower Ultimate Kit-N-Kaboodle Kit Doras Flower Ultimate 
Kit-N-Kaboodle Kit
Our Dora's Flower Adventure Ultimate 
Kit-N-Kaboodle features eight place settings
 along with fun party decorations and a 
personalized vinyl banner. The Dora's Flower 
Adventure Ultimate Party Pack includes: 
Dinner Plates (8) Luncheon Napkins (16) 9 
ounce Hot/Cold Cups (8) Thank You Notes (8) 
White Plastic Cutlery (set of 24 - 8 knives, 8 forks, 8 spoons) 
Hot Pink 54 inch wide x 108 inch long Plastic Table Cover
 Bright Tone Lime and Metallic Purple 11 inch Latex 
Balloons (12 each) 66 feet of Yellow Curling Ribbon 81 feet 
of Mimosa Crepe Streamer 81 feet of Hot Pink Crepe 
Streamer 18 inch x 54 inch Vinyl Banner White Glitter
 Candles Purple Foil Balloon Weights (6) Dora's
 Flower Adventure Danglers


Dora's Flower Adventure Table Cover Dora's Flower Adventure Table 
Cover
Our Dora's Flower Adventure Table Cover is a 
white table cover with a brightly colored border of
 Dora and her best friend Boots. Each Dora's Flower 
Adventure Table Cover measures 54 inches wide x 96 inches
 long and is made of plastic. The Dora's Flower Adventure 
Table Cover will make cleaning your cake table simple 
while adding color and fun!


Dora's Flower Adventure 9 Dora's Flower Adventure 9" 
Plates Pkg/8
Our Dora's Flower Adventure Dinner Plates is printed 
with Dora and tropical flowers in bright pink, purples 
and greens. Each paper Dora's Flower Adventure Dinner 
Plate measures 9 inches in diameter. Create a fun Dora
 themed party for your little adventures birthday with our 
Dora's Flower Adventure Dinner Plates, and our coordinating 
Dora party supplies.


Dora's Flower Adventure Lunch Napkins Pkg/16 Dora's Flower Adventure Lunch 
Napkins Pkg/16
Our Dora's Flower Adventure Luncheon Napkins show 
Dora on the go with Backpack and her trusty map. These Dora Luncheon Napkins are 2-ply and measure 6 1/2 inches 
square and are sold in packages of sixteen. Additional 
Dora's Flower Adventure party supplies are available to create a fantastic tabletop look.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Kids Crafts- Paper Plate Fish

paper plate fish
An easy to make paper plate fish is offered to you by How to be Super Mom. Our goal is to help every supermom spend the best she could with her children while creating beautiful crafts which will help every kid gain many important skills. The Internet is loaded with kids crafts, but what we create on our blog is easy, fast and creative which is suitable for busy mothers.

Supplies Needed
  • 1x paper plate
  • 1x googly eye
  • red construction paper
  • yellow construction paper
  • glue
  • scissors

Directions
  1. Draw a triangle on the back of the plate.
  2. Cut it out and glue it as the tail.
  3. Tare little piece of construction paper glue them for decoration.
  4. Place the googly eye in its place and your fish is done.

It's a piece of cake isn't? and it is suitable for every age, fun and you will feel good for taking some time out of your hectic super mom day to share a good moment with your child.
Kids crafts are very diversified, you can find a series of low cost crafts on our blog that you can create without having to spend a fortune.
Life is pretty so enjoy it with your children and be proud to be a super mom!

Saturday, April 13, 2013

Kids Crafts: Paper Plate Lady Bug




paper plate lady bug


Crafting is very important since it opens the way for our children to become creative and have a wider imagination. Cutting, gluing, coloring and using different materials to create innovative shapes help the kids master their gestures and manual skills. A super mom is always searching for new activities to help her kids improve themselves, and crafting is the best activity you and your children could enjoy together.
How to be Super Mom is constantly posting new kids crafts to help mothers around the world spend quality time with their loved ones.

Supplies Needed
  • 2 paper plates
  • 1 black construction paper
  • Glue
  • Scissors
  • 2 googly eyes
  • Pink paint
  • Brush

Directions
  • Start by painting the back side of each plate in pink, set aside to dry.
  • Cut out a 5 cm diameter circle for the head, and 8 small circles for the wing dots.
  • Once dried, cut one of the plates in half.
  • Glue one wing towards the left, and the other toward the right.
  • Glue the dots on the wings, place the head in its place.
  • Add the googly eyes and your paper plate lady bug is ready; you can use it for your spring decoration.
  • Enjoy!

Spring weather boosts our energy; the activities outdoor are much more enjoyable than the indoor winter activities and this kids craft is something that your loved ones will enjoy making in the backyard while surrounded with many beautiful flowers.



Friday, April 12, 2013

Salad Recipes: Waldorf Salad

waldorf salad
A salad generated from the United States. The name is related to the world famous hotel of New-York, Waldrof- Astoria hotel. My family loves this salad, it is fresh and delicious and I am sure you all know it. What about trying How to be Super Mom's Waldorf Salad recipe?

Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Serves 4

Ingredients:
  • 3 large red apples
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 6 trimmed celery sticks
  • 150g rudely chopped walnuts

Dressing:
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons  Mayonnaise
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Directions
  • Core and chop apples into large cubes. 
  • Combine apples with lemon juice to prevent its color from changing.
  • Chop the celery roughly.
  • Toss all the ingredients together and serve with the dressing.

Waldorf Salad was rapidly spread among people when it was created back in the early 20th century, and it is still one of the most classic popular salads. Walnuts and apples are known to be very healthy. They are very rich in nutrients and they have antioxidants effect that is why this easy salad could make a great choice for your family to enjoy. A super mom is always searching for the best to offer for her family; the reason why you should make sure to incorporate in your dinner recipes all the nutrients your child might need to grow into a healthy and strong young man.
Keep visiting How to be Super Mom for more easy recipes every day.

Salad Recipes: Caesar Salad

Caesar Salad
A classical traditional salad that has appealed people for generations. How to be Super Mom will offer your free recipes to help you prepare your dinner in  no time.

Preparation Time: 25 minutes
Cooking Time: 5 minutes
Serves 4

Ingredients for the Caesar Salad:
  • 8 slices thick white bread
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 120g shaved parmesan cheese
  • 1 large romain lettuce


For the dressing:
  • 1 egg
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dijon Mustard
  • 4 whole canned anchovy fillers, drained and halved
  • 3/4 cup olive oil

Directions
  • After cutting off the crust, cut bread into one cm cubes. Hear the oil in large pan; cook the bread until brown and crispy. Allow the croutons to drain on an absorbent paper.
  • Combine shredded lettuce leaves with the crouton and the cheese, leaving a part of the crouton and the parmesan for the decoration.
  • Add the dressing, mix well and decorate with the remaining croutons and parmesan.

For the Ceasar dressing: 
  • Process egg, garlic, lemon , mustard and anchovies until smooth. 
  • While the machine is still operating, add oil little by little until the dressing thickens.

Bon Appétit from How to be Super Mom!!
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Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Stay at Home Mothers and Depression- Golden Tip


stay at home mothers and depression


Stay at home mothers and depression is a fact encountered at every home where mothers have chosen to leave everything behind and give priority to their children. Since I have been a stay at home mother from day one, I have took on my charge the mission of helping every super mom fight her depression naturally and help her find the best way to get the recognition she needs in her society. 
The most frustrating reality is that house chores and children care are both unproductive or let’s say that the results aren't clear on the short term. Every person needs to see the result of his work right after he finishes to feel satisfied but this is quite impossible when you're a super mom.

Meaning that a mother spends all her day cleaning while her kids are marching behind her to spread dirt and food all over the place so when it's time to go to bed she looks behind her to find things just the way she left them in the morning: messy and dirty. But what a mother should learn is that this exact work is very productive on the long term and she will see her work elaborated when those little demons grow up to become intelligent young ladies and gentlemen and all the sacrifices she made will be forgotten when she will enjoy the good relationship she has built all along these years.

Being a stay at home mom might be one of the hardest jobs ever, and depression does in fact lay its weight on you but you have to keep your faith and hopes up and remember that what you did is great when you decided to shut yourself inside your home and make your kids and family your priority. One day will come when you will be able to proceed with your social life. So allow me to give you one small piece of advice: make a small time during the day to place a solid foundation for your future. If you would like to carry on with your freelance writer career, per example, like I would, you could simply intensify your readings and maybe improve your language knowledge and learn new foreign languages to open new frontiers. 

Remember that this is the time for you to invest in your children, one day they will grow up and they will leave. This is the time to build some valuable memories and found a solid relationship between you two which will be the map that will bring them back home one day. A mother will be always needed, be there for them when their young so they will always have something to look up for when they grow up.

How to be Super Mom is a question asked by every mother. Learn that it is enough for you to be a devoted mother to be a super mom. 

I would love to receive your questions, read your comments, and help you if I can. Also learn that all the free recipes, crafts and guides are targeted to help you all simplify your life. Good Luck!



Depression in New Mothers: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment Alternatives Depression in New Mothers: Causes, Consequences, and Treatment Alternatives
Depression is the number one cause of maternal death in developed countries and results in adverse health outcomes for both mother and child. It is vital, therefore, that health professionals are ready and able to help those women that suffer from perinatal and postpartum depression (PPD). This book provides a comprehensive approach to treating PPD in an easy-to-use format. It reviews the research and brings together the evidence-base for understanding the causes and for assessing the different treatment options, including those that are safe for use with breastfeeding mothers. It incorporates a new psychoneuroimmunology framework for understanding postpartum depression and includes chapters on:
  • Negative birth experiences
  • Infant characteristics
  • Psychosocial factors
  • Antidepressant medication
  • Therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy
  • Herbal medicine and alternative therapies
  • Suicide and infanticide
Invaluable in treating the mothers who come to you for help, this helpful guide dispels the myths that hinder effective treatment and presents up-to-date information on the impact of maternal depression on the health of the mother, as well as the health and well-being of the infant.

The Ghost in the House: Real Mothers Talk about Maternal Depression, Raising Children, and How They Cope The Ghost in the House: Real Mothers Talk about Maternal Depression, Raising Children, and How They Cope
An award-winning reporter for the "Washington Post," Tracy Thompson was thirty-four when she was hospitalized and put on suicide watch during a major depressive episode. This event, the culmination of more than twenty years of silent suffering, became the point of departure for an in-depth, groundbreaking book on depression and her struggle with the disease. "The Beast" shattered stereotypes and inspired countless readers to confront their own battles with mental illness. Having written that book, and having found the security of a happy marriage, Thompson assumed that she had learned to manage her illness. But when she took on one of the most emotionally demanding jobs of all being a mother depression returned with fresh vengeance. Very quickly Thompson realized that virtually everything she had learned up to then about dealing with depression was now either inadequate or useless. In fact, maternal depression was a different beast altogether. She tackled her problem head-on, meticulously investigating the latest scientific research and collecting the stories of nearly 400 mothers with depression. What she found was startling: a problem more widespread than she or any other mother struggling alone with this affliction could have imagined. Women make up nearly 12 million of the 19 million Americans affected by depression every year, experiencing episodes at nearly twice the rate that men do. Women suffer most frequently between the ages of twenty-five and forty-four not coincidentally, the primary childbearing years. "The Ghost in the House," the result of Thompson's extensive studies, is the first book to address maternal depression as a lifelong illness that can have profound ramifications for mother and child. A striking blend of memoir and journalism, here is an invaluable resource for the millions of women who are white-knuckling their way through what should be the most satisfying years of their lives. Thompson offers her readers a concise summary of the cutting-edge research in this field, deftly written prose, and, above all, hope.

The Postpartum Effect: Deadly Depression in Mothers The Postpartum Effect: Deadly Depression in Mothers
A Mothers Tears presents a caring and knowledgeable picture of postpartum depression. Psychologist Arlene M. Huysman explains the very real hormonal and emotional causes of what was once dismissed as the baby blues, defines who is at risk, and shows readers how to recognize the illness. She also describes proper treatment, explains how to make sure ones doctor is an ally, and discusses how family can help new mothers get well again. This primer on the causes and cures of this common but long-misunderstood illness contains a new chapter presenting the most up-to-date research and developments.

Saturday, March 30, 2013

Kids Crafts: How to be Super Mom Paper Plate Easter Craft

kids crafts
Who said that toddlers can't craft? This is a very easy project that you and your toddler can make together for Easter. You can still add few more details to make this kids craft enjoyable for older children.

Supplies Needed
  • 1x small paper plate
  • 1x large paper plate
  • 1 googly eye
  • 1x red construction paper
  • 1 puncher
  • glue
  • Punching sponge
  • Yellow paint
  • Paint brush

Directions
  • Start by helping your toddler paint the plates, he will learn how to hold and handle a paint brush by himself.
  • Give him a hand by drawing beak and two legs and teach him how to punch them out. 
  • Glue the plates like seen in the picture.
  • Add the beak, legs and eye.
  • Your toddler will be very proud to show his work to all the family.

Being a super mom requires a lot of strength and effort. Craft with your children to enjoy quality time with them. How to be Super Mom will always provide you with the best kids crafts there is.