The most epic messes made by children
Flour mess Messes flour Messes flour All this mom can say as she videos the disaster her small children have created with a bag of flour is, "Oh my gosh, oh my gosh." Do you ever wonder how long it...
View ArticleCurious 4-year-old banned from a doughnut shop for being "rude"
The most embarrassing parenting moment Rebecca Denham and her 4-year-old son Justin were at their favorite local doughnut store when the worst words ever popped out of the little boy's mouth. "Are you...
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How to wear your baby safely even when it's hot outside
Why babywearing in the heat is totally fine Babywearing is an all-seasons activity, but some feel that it's a bad idea when it's hot. Others think it's downright dangerous if they see a mom out and...
View ArticleHow to make DIY kid-safe bug repellant
Essential oils natural bug spray When it comes to natural bug spray that's safe for kids to use, essential oils are the easiest and safest bug repellant available. Bugs can't stand the smell of any...
View ArticleCruise line denies boy with cancer his much anticipated family vacation
Picture of Nicholas Picture of Nicholas Tara Lynn Colucci's 5-year-old son Nicolas was diagnosed with cancer just two weeks before the family was scheduled to take a cruise. The trip — on a ship...
View Article5 Ways to prep your child for Kindergarten
Every parent hopes to prepare her student as much as possible for this new experience; after all, you would like your child to feel comfortable and to succeed both in kindergarten and in school as a...
View ArticleWhy my imaginary daughter isn't allowed to wax her pubes
Remember when puberty was exciting? When I was 15, my bush was already a thing of beauty. I remember my very blond mother spotting me in the bathroom and telling me how jealous she was of it....
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Dad charged with with manslaughter over his toddlers' accidental deaths
Father charged with manslaughter Father charged with manslaughter When 28-year-old David Beatty heard a loud thump, he waited anywhere from 10 to 30 minutes to check on his toddler daughters. While he...
View ArticleHow to travel alone with your kids without going nuts
When you're flying solo, set your expectations low. At the very least, you want to arrive at your destination without wanting to immediately sell your kids on eBay. It's never easy to hit the road or...
View ArticleMommy tweets: JWoww's baby, Anna Paquin, Zoe Saldana
Jenni "JWoww" Farley and her fiancé, Roger Mathews, welcomed their first child, a baby girl named Meilani Alexandra on July 13. She shared the baby announcement via Twitter. <blockquote...
View ArticleDespite laws protecting breastfeeding moms, pumping at work is still a total...
A recent in-depth report by The Huffington Post found that nursing moms are faced with shocking hurdles when they try to pump at work. I pumped for 18 months while working full-time at three different...
View Article7 Signs it's time to take a mommy health day
The world may call them mental health days but for us moms, they're really mommy health days. With work, kids, relationships and a million other demands, mommy burnout is something we pay attention to...
View ArticleEvery girl needs the HPV vaccine, so why are so many skipping it?
Human papillomavirus — or HPV — is the most common sexually-transmitted disease in the U.S., with the CDC reporting 79 million current infections and 14 million new infections each year. I account for...
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Move over Barbie — there's a new role model in the toy box
If Barbie's va-va-voom figure and "math is hard" attitude make your feminist hackles rise, you're going to love a new line of dolls from Miss Possible, all of which are based on famous female...
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10 Things you'd rather find on your doorstep than a creepy doll
Creepy dolls Creepy dolls Instead of leaving weird antique dolls on the doorstep of neighborhood families, the unidentified but obviously well-meaning woman should have left one of these 10 items....
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Easy DIY chunky crayons for toddlers
A box of jumbo crayons for toddlers can cost as much as $9. It's simple, and far more affordable, to make your own crayons in the oven. Photo credit: Diana Johnson This is a great project to stock up...
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Crazy things we do (and would do again!) for our kids
Sometimes, that craziness manifests itself in our reactions to a darling cherub's behavior. On a car ride, Amy's son decided his sister made the best tee for practicing with his play golf clubs and...
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The best nursing bras for plus-sized moms
Many moms revel in their larger breasts while pregnant or nursing a baby. But it can be hard to find a properly fitting nursing bra that's not only comfortable but also stylish when your breasts are...
View ArticleFlorida woman ordered to have a C-section against her will
I honestly thought I was reading a satire article from The Onion when I read about a mother being forced into a C-section by a hospital and a judge. But it's really happening. How outrageous is this?...
View ArticleBaby names inspired by famous people born in July
Famous July-born gals These famous women, one for each day of the month, run the gamut from sports and politics to entertainment and beyond. Consider both their first names and surnames for your short...
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