The internet is turning our kids into terrible writers
by Amanda L. Barbara However, despite the wealth of information available online, children’s writing abilities are actually declining. Educators have expressed concern that digital technology is...
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Here are 5 edgy ride-on toys for your daredevil in training
Remember when the hottest summer toy was a Pogo Ball? That Saturn-shaped nightmare guaranteed at least one skinned elbow to any kid brave enough to take it on. These days, summer toys are a lot faster....
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Awesome organizational tools you haven’t tried yet
For your to-do list Is the "To Do List" tattoo incredibly professional? No. But when you've got a laundry list of boring tasks, playing around with this silliness might make it a tiny bit more fun....
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Car organization for your back-to-school needs
Car seat organizer and play station After-school snacks on the go just got a whole lot easier. Pack this cooler with snacks and drinks, and they can use the cooler as a tray for eating, play or...
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Car kits for moms for every emergency
The way we see it, there are three kinds of car kits each mom needs: one for car emergencies, one for kid emergencies and one for a mom/work emergency. Here's what each of those needs to keep you...
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Safety tips for biking with kids
Bicycle-mounted seat safety tips If your little one is between the ages of 1 and 5, a bicycle-mounted seat is an easy way to take him along for the ride. These seats mount either in front of or behind...
View ArticleQUIZ: How many real-life emergencies are you prepared for?
Quiz: Are you ready for an emergency Quiz: Are you ready for an emergency How many did you get right? 1-3: If it's survival of the fittest, you might be in trouble. You need to hone your survival...
View ArticleHelp! My child's choking and we're stuck in traffic
If you want a nightmare, go ahead and Google "pediatric choking." You'll find all manner of horror stories from moms who have lived through the unthinkable. You'll also find statistics, like the...
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How American Girl is about more than dolls
As she has gotten older (at the ripe old age of 11), I continue to look for role models, brands and products that will encourage her to be confident and strong. So when American Girl contacted me and...
View ArticleHelp! It's nighttime and I've run out of gas
Volleyball practice is over, and you've loaded the kids into the car. Your to-do list is churning through your brain as you drive home, and that's when you notice that the fuel gauge is hovering on...
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Mom sentenced to death for her faith arrives in U.S.
Sudanese woman arrives in US Sudanese woman arrives in US Mariam Yehya Ibrahim arrived at her new home yesterday in Manchester, New Hampshire, accompanied by her husband and two small children. Her...
View ArticleThe hottest new baby girl names of 2014
What are the hottest new girl baby names of the year? The Social Security Administration (SSA) keeps track of trends in baby names. This year, the most popular girl baby name is Sophia and the most...
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Mom arrested after toddler daughter found dead at Oregon resort
Mother expected in court Mother expected in court On Friday, a housekeeper at Surfsand Resort in Cannon Beach walked in on a heartbreaking scene. The resort staff member discovered 2-year-old Isabella...
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It's time to stop shaming moms who don't breastfeed
There is one memory from the earliest days of my motherhood that is burned into my brain — the day my mother's real estate agent asked me why I was giving my new baby a bottle of formula. "Why aren't...
View ArticleA mom’s guide to car seat safety
Match the seat to the child First things first. It's imperative to make sure your child is using the car seat or safety restraint recommended by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration...
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The biggest breastfeeding-in-public fails of 2014
It seems like every time I check Facebook, another mom is being bullied for breastfeeding her child in public. I hope that the more attention we pay to stories like these, the fewer cases of...
View ArticleAlanis Morissette shares a nursing photo for World Breastfeeding Week
Alanis Moirssette breastfeeding photo Alanis Moirssette breastfeeding photo You may remember Alanis Morissette best for the music that got you through every high school breakup, but as a mom the...
View Article10 Time-saving tips for busy mothers on the go
1. Let's start with the good ol' morning routine. We're going to go ahead and shake things up by telling you to skip that early a.m. shower. As a mother, you may have already come to terms with the...
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Easy polymer clay crafts for kids
Of course, polymer clay is fun to form into beads and string on a thread, but we're mixing things up and putting this fun take on handmade jewelry in the palm of your hands! Supplies: Polymer clay in...
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Bizarre picture book teaches kids about open carry gun laws
Open carry video Open carry video I'm not against the second amendment. I grew up in a household with guns. Many of my family members have concealed weapons permits. My brother goes hunting and texts...
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