Chili's cancels autism fundraiser after controversy
The restaurant chain Chili's canceled a fundraiser with the National Autism Association (NAA) on Monday after its Facebook page blew up with debate about the link between autism and children's...
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Bye-bye baby talk: Long sentences make smart babies
Photo credit: PBNJ Productions/Blend Images/Getty Images It happens to most of us — the minute we see a baby, our language skills fly out of the window and we're reduced to baby talk and babbling. But...
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Fun STEM lessons for preschoolers
Photo credit: Tim Pannell/Getty Images The most lucrative college majors lie in the science, technology, engineering and math fields. It's never too early to introduce your child to these fascinating...
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Celeb bump day: Mila Kunis, Kristin Cavallari, Alyssa Milano, Snooki, Ciara
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Starring in Bump Watch today: Mila Kunis! <a href="http://t.co/TX7sQEHH50">http://t.co/TX7sQEHH50</a> <a...
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Special needs: Help your child make friends outside school
Photo credit: DenKuvaiev/iStock/360/Getty Images An amazing quality about children is their innocence and willingness to accept almost anything because they don't know any differently. (Except...
View ArticleBaby aspirin might save your life during pregnancy
In general, medications like aspirin and ibuprofen interfere with a woman's blood clotting abilities and pose a risk for bleeding during pregnancy. Now, however, the U.S. Preventive Task Force is...
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Support pours in for mom who left kids in a hot car
Photo credit: Günay Mutlu/Photographer's Choice RF/Getty Images What would the world look like if instead of tearing down other mothers, we supported them? Where instead of judging their choices and...
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Help! My kid's breakup is exhausting me
Photo credit: Jamie Grill/Getty Images Adolescent breakups aren't for the faint of heart. As much as you want to roll your eyes and say "get over it already," try to get inside your child's mind and...
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Recycled paper flower magnets
Supplies: Old magazines 3 circle templates of varying sizes Scissors Craft glue Pen Small circles, buttons or glitter for the center of the flower Round button magnets Directions: 1 Gather supplies...
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6 Annoying things kids do that are good for them
Photo credit: PhotoAlto/Anne-Sophie Bost/PhotoAlto Agency RF Collections/Getty Images While your child's behavior can sometimes drive you batty, you may be surprised to learn that their frustrating...
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#BossyIs turns the camera on boys
When we first caught wind of Lean In author Sheryl Sandberg's Ban Bossy campaign a few weeks ago, it got us asking: What do little girls think of the word bossy? How boys feel about the word bossy And...
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3 Reasons my son loves Easter
After we talked about it though, it all made sense. Have you thought about secular Easter (spring equinox) traditions and how absolutely perfect for kids they are? Art You get to decorate eggs. Not...
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Treating ADHD: Start by treating the mom
Photo credit: David Elfstrom/E+/Getty Images What if Mom has ADHD, too? When a child has ADHD, getting through the daily parenting routine can be challenging. Keeping him on task and getting him to...
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Celeb mom style: Get Beyonce's chic swimsuit and striped skirt
Beyoncé does an amazing job of mixing street wear with high-end designer looks. The singer (and mom of Blue Ivy) looked fierce in this photo wearing a one-piece tiger face swimsuit. This swimsuit...
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Avoid becoming the know-it-all mom of a child with special needs
Nobody likes know-it-alls Photo credit: Ron Chapple Stock/Ron Chapple Studios/360/Getty Images Listen, don't lecture As mom to a child with Down syndrome, I've met dozens of women walking a similar...
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Baby names ending in X
Photo credit: gAlden Azenli/iStock/360/Getty Images Baby names that end with X are rising in popularity these days, and while there are many choices great for boys, there are also several awesome baby...
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Mom, are you an alcoholic?
Photo credit: JGI/Jamie Grill/Blend Images/Getty Images There's nothing wrong with drinking a glass or two of wine to relax after a hard day with the kids. But are moms starting to lean too much on...
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Memo to the media: Stop saying mothers don't get tech
Photo credit: altrendo images/Stockbyte/Getty Images The word "mom" is not shorthand for "idiot" When we imply that mothers don't understand technology, we hurt not only moms but also our daughters. A...
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12 Chemicals that can hurt your child's brain
Photo credit: Indeed/Getty Images Danger has doubled "The annual costs of childhood lead poisoning are about $50 billion." According to new research, the number of dangerous chemicals that are...
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Unique ways to dye Easter eggs
Whipped cream-dyed Easter eggs Supplies: Hard-boiled eggs Tub of whipped cream Liquid food coloring Glass baking dish Vinegar Directions: Soak the hard-boiled eggs in vinegar for 10 to 15 minutes....
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