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Snooki and JWoww Get Schooled in Childbirth — by Mamarama — in Season Finale
The season comes to a rather anti-climactic end as Snooki and JWoww decide to move out of their Jersey City firehouse digs. Nicole says she wants to concentrate more on her pregnancy and future with...
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Home Birth: The Latest Trend in Jersey City?
As a childbirth educator I frequently speak to pregnant couples around town – whether they are my clients or not. One of the first things I ask is, “Where are you giving birth?” and the answer I’ve...
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Mamarama: Online Stranger Danger
Online Stranger Danger: What are the true risks? Last week a mom from a suburban New York community told me that amongst her friends, there is an accepted “rule” that you are not allowed to take photos...
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Mamarama: Kids & Mourning
Last month, with the sudden death of local restaurant owner Natasha Caicedo, my family was exposed to the throes of unexpected loss. My girls, ages 11 & 12, were in the car with me when I received...
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Mamarama: Postpartum Mood Disorders and New Jersey
Last week, 34-year-old first time mom, Miriam Carey was fatally shot following a dangerous car chase in Washington D.C. Following this tragedy, Carey’s mother suggested that her daughter’s irrational...
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Mamarama: Riverside Pediatric Group Opens in Paulus Hook
Riverside Medical Group recently opened in Paulus Hook In November of 2013, Riverside Medical Group opened its 20th location in the waterfront area of Jersey City. Omar Baker, M.D., F.A.A.P. is this...
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Mamarama: Outside The Sandbox — Searching for Preschool Options in Jersey City
Ten years ago the Garden Preschool Board members sat around a little table in tiny wooden chairs discussing our future. Our co-president had a grim announcement to make. “I just don’t know if we’re...
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Mamarama: Taking Our Seats
Priority Seating PATH Train Jersey City PATH riders have been increasingly disgruntled with each passing year. We’ve just learned that all weekend service to WTC will be suspended for nearly all of...
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Mamarama: What are the Internet’s ‘Sharp Corners’ That Your Kids Face Today?
When I was in grade school I was inexplicably terrified that I would suddenly go blind — either by illness or accident. As a result, I read everything I could about blind folks from Helen Keller to...
View ArticleMamarama: Gestational Diabetes Impact on You and Your Baby
With more than 18 percent of American children being categorized as obese* and about two-thirds of all Americans classified as overweight or obese, we are in a national health crisis. Women, even...
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