Cool craft: Transform paper plates into colorful fans
With just a few supplies, kids can turn paper plates into fun fans at your family summer barbecue. The watermelon slice fan is a fun painting project, the ladybug fan is easy painting and involves lots...
View ArticleKim Kardashian thinks pregnant women should never leave the house
In a recent interview with Elle, Kardashian revealed what she really thought of pregnant women and maternity fashion, saying, "I recommend hiding for a good year and having no pregnancy style. That’s...
View ArticleVirginia man raises the bar on spoiling kids by claiming land in North Sudan
Six-year-old Emily Heaton wanted to be a princess Last year, Jeremiah Heaton's daughter Emily asked if she could be a real princess. Instead of telling her that her chances were super slim, he set off...
View ArticleGirl dies from brain-eating amoeba: Here's what you need to know
Girl dies from brain-eating amoeba Girl dies from brain-eating amoeba Girl dies from brain-eating amoeba A 9-year-old girl in Kansas recently died from an infection caused by Naegleria fowleri —...
View ArticleIs college really the best choice for your teen?
Does your teen plan to attend college after high school graduation? Many teens are ready to start working and making a path for themselves in a career that doesn't require college, while others have a...
View Article5 Summer vacations that pack an educational punch
Photo credit: KidStock/Blend Images/Getty Images Between applying sunscreen, boarding roller coasters and sampling local delicacies, incorporating educational elements into your family's summer...
View ArticleCeleb bump day: Eva Mendes, Rachel Bilson, Stacy Keibler, Poppy Montgomery
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>SPOTTED: Eva in the stunning Jodie Jumpsuit from The Eva Mendes Spring Collection which launches this Wednesday! <a...
View ArticleBritish baby girl names
Baby girl names with a British sound appeal to American ears for several reasons. They exude femininity and wealth and remind us of Jane Austen novels. Many lists of British baby girl names rely on...
View ArticleInvestigation reveals Disney employees arrested in child sex sting
At least 35 Disney employees have been arrested Walt Disney World in Florida employs over 65,000 people, and you would think that one of the world's most famous destinations for families would hire...
View ArticleThis is the hardest part of being divorced — and no one talks about it
My kids came home yesterday from two solid weeks with their dad. The sugar-induced excitement of being home with their toys and mom had them bouncing off the walls. Evidence of their time there was...
View ArticleGrieving father's simple request touches strangers' hearts
"My daughter recently passed away after a long battle in the children's hospital," Nathen Steffel wrote. "Since she was in the hospital her whole life, we never were able to get a photo without all her...
View ArticleWould you leave your kid in a park while you went to work?
Debra Harrell dropped her 9-year-old girl off at a park while she worked at a McDonald's about a mile and a half away. After an adult noticed that she wasn't accompanied by a grownup, she asked the...
View Article18 Ways to keep your kids busy at the campground
Make camping crafts Preserve nature. Show your little campers how to press leaves and flowers — they are pretty on their own or can be used in some other camping crafts. Create bark art. Using a blank...
View ArticleMom tells Lands' End that girls like science, and they listened
Make "mighty" clothes for girls, too Companies, listen up — Lands' End did. Lisa Ryder, a mom in New Jersey, recently wrote on the Lands' End Facebook page about her daughter's experience as they...
View ArticleWhat would you do if a creep followed your kid around a store?
Nicole lives in a very family-friendly town in Texas — a town that she says families flock to. But after she and her daughter were stalked and approached at a store, she questioned whether any place...
View ArticleWhy I tell my kids they're part alien
I don’t know what came over me, but I assumed a serious demeanor and said, "Mike, I think you and Ella are old enough to know the truth." It sounded like I was about to tell them they were adopted. My...
View ArticleKid crafts: How to make cute bottle cap bug magnets
If you're looking for a fun way to use up those bottle caps that pile up during the summer, we think these bottle cap craft bugs are the perfect solution. Supplies: Bottle caps (While you can buy new...
View ArticleUtah school asks breastfeeding mom to cover up
Lunch for everyone, except Baby Andrea Scannell, mom of two, recently received a neatly-typed letter from principal Michael Monson, who works at Mount Logan Middle School in Logan, Utah. The letter...
View ArticleHow to break up with your doctor or midwife
For many moms-to-be, the relationship with a doctor or midwife is an important part of prenatal care. Sometimes, moms-to-be decide that "breaking up" is the right thing to do. It's not always easy —...
View ArticleWhy reality star Erica Lynne's breastfeeding views are hypocritical
The non-supportive message of support Erica Lynne appeared on a season of Oxygen's Bad Girls Club and maintains a strong social media following. She recently asked her Facebook followers what they...
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