Monica Beyer

I believe that I do my best parenting by instinct.

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Monica, a mom of four, has been writing professionally since 2000. She is the author of two published books on baby sign language, "Baby Talk" and "Teaching Your Baby to Sign." In her spare time, which she seems to sorely lack, she enjoys the creative hands-on work of sewing -- and has an impressive fabric stash to boot. She tends to follow more natural parenting philosophies and cherishes the nurturing job of raising children.

More articles from Monica...

1. 

   Why this mom isn’t vaccinating her child

   By Monica Beyer on May 16, 2013

   Research led the way
2. 

   Why we delay vaccinations

   By Monica Beyer on Mar 27, 2013

   Too much, too soon
3. 

   Why breastfeeding a 3-year-old rocks

   By Monica Beyer on Apr 9, 2013

   If you're not done at 1, or even at 2, you're not alone
4. 

   Co-sleeping does not make you a bad parent

   By Monica Beyer on Apr 3, 2013

   Parenting by instinct is the way many moms go
5. 

   Please, nurse your baby in public

   By Monica Beyer on Apr 19, 2013

   Breastfeeding discreetly doesn’t mean you have to cover up
6. 

   How I made it through a difficult pregnancy

   By Monica Beyer on Apr 15, 2013

   Keep your eye on the prize
7. 

   A Super Bowl party everyone will love

   By Monica Beyer on Jan 31, 2013

   Not a football fan? Not a problem!
8. 

   Do stay-at-home moms need a babysitter?

   By Monica Beyer on Jan 20, 2013

   Some moms hire a sitter even though they don’t work
9. 

   Do all babies need schedules?

   By Monica Beyer on Jan 6, 2013

   Do you put your baby on a schedule or go with the flow?
10. 

    Your Christmas pregnancy

    By Monica Beyer on Dec 14, 2012

    Enjoy the holidays when you don't feel 100 percent
11. 

    Elf on the Shelf ideas for your family

    By Monica Beyer on Dec 11, 2012

    Mischievous holiday fun
12. 

    When postpartum depression needs treatment

    By Monica Beyer on Nov 30, 2012

    Know when you need some extra help.
13. 

    The real scoop on Ricki Lake and infertility

    By Monica Beyer on Oct 30, 2012

    Infertility is the real deal for millions of regular couples
14. 

    Handling Halloween with food allergies

    By Monica Beyer on Oct 28, 2012

    Trick-or-treat with strategies in mind
15. 

    You're a football fan... and he's not

    By Monica Beyer on Oct 12, 2012

    Sometimes, it's the girls who love the gridiron
16. 

    Turn your minivan frown upside down

    By Monica Beyer on Sep 26, 2012

    Soccer mom or not, it might be time for a minivan
17. 

    Why baby sign language will work for you

    By Monica Beyer on Sep 24, 2012

    Baby signing is easy, fun and fosters early communication
18. 

    Why I chose a VBAC

    By Monica Beyer on Sep 12, 2012

    Once a C-section, not always a C-section.
19. 

    Are you of advanced maternal age ?

    By Monica Beyer on Jan 20, 2013

    Thirty-five or over? You might be high risk
20. 

    When an epidural goes wrong

    By Monica Beyer on Jul 27, 2012

    They may tell you about the risks, but you don't really think it can happen to you -- until it does!