My kindergartner has two moms
Notebooks. Folders. Markers. Pencils. All the glue sticks. It's time to get ready to go back to school. A new year. A new teacher. A new set of forms that say "mother" and "father" to be crossed out...
View Article10 Ways you're over-parenting your kid
Unfortunately, seemingly perfect parenting can cause problems for your kids and your own sanity. Give yourself a break from the parenting rat race by ditching these "perfect" habits so that you can...
View ArticleYes, it's possible to breastfeed when you adopt or use a surrogate
By far my favorite celebrity that helped raise breastfeeding awareness this month is Jaime King of Hart of Dixie fame. In case you don’t know, King is a former infertility sufferer. She went through...
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Lunch box snacks for every food allergy
As a nutritionist and mom, I am always looking for food solutions for my clients and their families. I am blessed, my son does not have any food allergies; it seems however that he may not be very...
View ArticleThis big tablet stops fighting kids fast (VIDEO)
One Giant Table For Kids One Giant Table For Kids While there are definitely loads of programs, games, and applications that have a quality educational bent and can help educate and prepare your child...
View ArticlePregnant cops don’t deserve special treatment just because they have a vagina
Working for a male-dominated, paramilitary organization as a woman you face challenges men don’t simply because of biology. A perfect example of this is bathroom breaks. Bathroom breaks take longer —...
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Don't tell me I should have aborted my son with Down syndrome
When pressed, he continued by explaining how people with autism, for example, contribute to society and sometimes even in an "enhanced" way. "DS, not enhanced," he wrote. The Down syndrome community...
View Article11 Awesome celeb mom Ice Bucket Challenges
The ALS Ice Bucket Challenge is blowing up the internet and filling up Facebook and Instagram time lines around the country. This campaign is not only fun, but it is also raises money for the...
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Restaurant critic bashes breastfeeding mom
How did this make it past their editors? The Courier-Journal, a newspaper out of Louisville, Kentucky, published a review by restaurant critic Nancy Miller. Miller mused on the merits of local...
View ArticleAlabama elementary teacher makes white kids cops and black kids Michael Brown
In a stomach-turning bit of news out of Alabama, an elementary school teacher there has been suspended after allegedly asking her students to re-enact severe racial unrest in their classroom, showing...
View ArticleThanks, NYC, for taking the joy out of childhood
With so many problems in the U.S. and the rest of the world going on right now, it's good to know Manhattan Councilman Ben Kallos has his priorities straight. He wants to take away toys from your kid....
View ArticleI work for CPS and this is why I'll take your kids
I knew I was to blame, too. After all, I was the social worker who picked up the phone to call Child Protective Services when the mom tested positive for opiates in Labor and Delivery. Her case haunts...
View ArticleNo child-free woman wants to hear this question, ever
The "when are you going to have kids" question is problematic for many reasons. But this question is most offensive to one specific yet growing group of women: Women who are child free by choice....
View Article7 Things your high school freshman needs to know
When your little one starts kindergarten, it seems that his high school years are light years away. But before you know what hit you, your former wee one is in the thick of PSAT prep and Algebra II....
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Huge recall of bean bag chairs due to suffocation and choking hazards
Around 2.2 million Ace Bayou bean bag chairs are being voluntarily recalled after two child deaths. Product description: This recall focuses on bean bag chairs made by Ace Bayou Corporation out of New...
View Article8 Skills your teen needs to develop so your empty nest can stay empty
Because we love them, but we sure don't want them back Dr. Melissa Deuter is a board-certified psychiatrist in San Antonio, Texas, who specializes in the care of emerging adults. She helps parents deal...
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8 Crafts your kids can do while you're freaking out about back to school
Decorated pencil Photo credit: Work It Mom Pencils don't usually inspire excitement about back to school, but with a little painters tape, scissors and paint, your kids can easily turn plain pencils...
View ArticleIf you love Sophia, you'll adore these baby girl names
When I was pregnant with my first daughter eight years ago, I knew what her name would be: Emma. Short, sweet, and feminine, it was a name I had adored since childhood. Then I peeked at the Social...
View ArticleThis GapKids commercial can lead to a lifetime of learning about disabilities
Have you seen the GapKids ad promoting the company's Class of 2014 photo contest? It's a short promo featuring a group of kids getting ready for their class photo. The last few seconds show one of...
View ArticleHelp! I'm drowning in my child's artwork
With a few simple steps, you can finally banish the clutter and make the most of your child's crafty talent. How to sort your child's artwork First of all, make sure to involve your kid in the curating...
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