Family takes on airline after alleged discrimination
Charging discrimination, the Vanderhorst family is pursuing legal action after American Airlines refused to allow their 16-year-old with Down syndrome onboard. The airlines claims the teen's behavior...
View Article5 Tips for Baby's first Halloween: Fun, not frightful
We all agree that there is nothing more adorable than an infant or toddler dressed up for their first Halloween. But Halloween can easily be an overwhelming holiday for the littlest trick-or-treaters....
View ArticleMommy tweets: Stacey Dash’s Romney support backlash, pregnant Molly Mesnick,...
What were on the Twitter feeds of celebrity moms this week? Actress Stacey Dash was “shocked” over the Twitter backlash after she tweeted her support of Mitt Romney. Bachelor couple Molly and Jason...
View ArticleNew baby gear for fall 2012
Baby gear evolves and changes so frequently it can be hard to keep up with the latest, greatest, safest and trendiest items for Baby — and parents. This fall, the baby gear industry reveals an infant...
View ArticleHalloween safety tips for parents
Halloween is big fun for kids of all ages, but it's important to keep it safe. Use these tips to ensure your child has a safe and happy Halloween. Costume safety Keep your little boys and ghouls safe...
View ArticleWhen you don’t celebrate Halloween
When October 31 comes around, while much of the country is delving into their imaginations for spooky or scary costumes, there are some who are not participating in the celebration. There are those...
View Article3 Witch-inspired Halloween lunch box treats
Mwahahaha! Halloween is just around the bend. Grab your cauldron and stir up a spooky witch inspired treat for your child’s lunch box. Gather up your little witches and warlocks for some whimsical...
View ArticleMean girls, tween girls: What parents can do
It starts young. Your child comes home crying because Susie ditched her to play with Annie at recess. She told her that what she wanted to play was "stupid." The next day, they are back to being BFFs...
View ArticleStop making multiple dinners nightly
Aren't you tired of making one dinner for you and your husband, another for your picky toddler and yet another for your picky teen? End it now with inspired family-friendly dinner ideas. Please your...
View ArticleHosting great playdates
Hosting your preschooler's playdate? A little planning and preparation can help make it a fun time for everyone! The perfect playdate is fun for the kids and easy on the supervising parent. With a...
View ArticleAutism and average and schnooks, oh, my!
Ray Liotta as Henry Hill in the 1990 movie Goodfellas utters this famous line about life in Witness Protection: "I'm an average nobody… a schnook." Mr. Hill never had a child with autism. But, if he...
View ArticleParenting when Dad has cancer
Meet Ana, mom of Kane and wife of Bruce, who has been battling bile duct cancer. Learn how she and her husband have managed parenting their child while dealing with serious illness, treatment and...
View ArticlePracticing Gratitude: Infertility and a puppy
After nearly two years of struggling with secondary infertility, our family finally brought home a new baby this weekend. Although she isn't exactly the variety we've been wishing for, she does fill a...
View ArticleRaising girls: The "I'm fat" conversation
It was bound to come out of her mouth sooner or later — "I'm fat" — but I wasn't expecting it to happen when my daughter was just a few months shy of her eighth birthday. She had weighed the same since...
View ArticleKids and technology: Age appropriate guide
Technology continues to bring us the latest and greatest, and kids are just as eager as adults to get their hands on the newest gadgets. But how young is too young to let your child set up her own...
View ArticleHow co-sleeping can save your baby's life
We've all heard about the dangers of co-sleeping, yet research shows sleeping near your baby can reduce the risk of SIDS and has benefits for both of you. We've all heard about the dangers of...
View ArticleElectronic gifts for teens
Are you looking for the perfect gadget or electronic gift for your teen? It's not easy to figure out what to buy the teens in your life. Their tastes seem to change every minute, and sometimes they can...
View ArticleTop 20 holiday cost savers for families
Are you looking forward to the holidays, but dreading the high price tag that comes along with cooking, entertaining, decorating and buying gifts? We've got you covered with our top 20 cost savers to...
View ArticleDog costumes to match the kids
Looking for fun Halloween costume ideas for the whole family? Don’t leave out the family dog. Walk your dog in style this Halloween with a costume that matches what the kids are wearing. paw-fect...
View ArticleMake Halloween work for you all year
Why spend money on an outfit your child will only wear once? This year, choose a costume she can use all year long. Better yet, raid the post-Halloween sales to stock up on a whole costume chest your...
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