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Yes, we're going to talk about my son's disability
My son has Down syndrome. Most people can simply look at Charlie and recognize his diagnosis. Likewise, my husband and I need only glance at someone with Down syndrome to know they have that little...
View ArticleSchool drops the ball with bus stop in front of sex offender's house
Michigan dad James Yager discovered what could only be described as every parent's worst nightmare about the location of his 11- and 12-year-old daughters' new bus stop. While it is possible to be...
View ArticleWhy I won't remind my teens to wear sunscreen
Sunscreen? Super important, especially since we all baked in the sun as teens and are paying the price for those baby-oiled legs now. I had a basal cell carcinoma removed in my late 30s and we have...
View ArticleWould you ever change a diaper at a table in a restaurant?
Danielle says, "Other people are eating right there. My desire to change my baby's diaper does not supersede the experience other people are having as diners. It just doesn't. You have to respect other...
View ArticleUniversity offers scholarships to elite video-gamers (VIDEO)
Video game scholarships?! Video game scholarships?! Robert Morris University in downtown Chicago made an interesting decision when they began to see enrollment numbers at the school dwindle. They...
View ArticleWhat to do when you disagree with your student's teacher
Every parent hopes that her child's experience in school will be a pleasant one. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. Your student may struggle with a particular academic subject, such as...
View ArticleThe classmates who dumped a bucket of body waste on a teen with autism...
We can all agree the Ice Bucket challenge for ALS is a fantastic charity event that has raised money for an excellent cause, but it was just a matter of time before someone ruined it with a vile, cruel...
View ArticleHow to handle a breakup when you're knocked up
If breaking up is hard to do, then breaking up with a baby on board is even harder. We might have the vision of pregnancy as a time in a couple's life when they are more in love than ever, but...
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Cute DIY pencil holders help tame school clutter
We've all come a long way with our great recycling habits, but with this fun kids' craft, we can take our Earth-friendly ways a step further — by repurposing those tin cans from the recycling bin. If...
View ArticleThe KKK is stepping up their recruitment strategy in a super creepy way
This is weird. I'm not sure who thought Jolly Ranchers would be a good white supremacist attractant. But if you like hard candy, maybe you'll appreciate all the KKK has to offer. The group has been...
View ArticleMissouri city outlaws breastfeeding near or in public pools for no good...
If you are a breastfeeding mom and have gone swimming with your child, you know how easy it is to nurse her while you're enjoying your day. If you live in Warrensburg, Missouri, however, you're out of...
View ArticleI'm terrified my child will die
Gabby was just 3 days old when I first startled myself with a jolting vision of accidentally dropping her off my balcony. I was unsteady on my feet because of a swift change in my center of gravity...
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Gifts of gratitude for grandparents
Footprint rug Personalize a store-bought rug with your kids' footprints, names and a cute message for Grandma and Grandpa with this easy tutorial from Simply Kierste. All you need is a rug, fabric...
View ArticleHow do you unwind when you have solo time?
Bethenny says, "When I have solo time, I write. I like to write when I have free time when my thoughts are readily available to me. I like to do yoga, I like to nap, I like to hang out with my friends,...
View Article6 Tips for setting academic expectations with your child
Setting effective academic expectations is a challenging, ongoing process. There is no tried-and-true formula to follow, and the same expectations do not hold for multiple students, subjects or years....
View ArticleTalking to your kids about same-sex families
From the beginning, we taught our daughter it's okay to be different. She gets that. And now rolls her 5-year-old blue eyes with the reminder. We realized recently that while we spoke a lot about...
View ArticleMommy tweets: Ashlee Simpson's boho wedding, Alyssa Milano's baby name, JWoww
Ashlee Simpson got married this past weekend to Diana Ross' son, Evan Ross, at the singing legend's Connecticut home. Ashlee's son, 5-year-old Bronx, walked her down the aisle, while Jessica Simpson's...
View ArticleWhy the next generation of Duggars isn't so picture-perfect after all
Obviously, a reality TV show shouldn't really be taken for reality, but there's something about the seemingly wholesome quality of the infamous Duggars that had always left me wondering why exactly...
View ArticleNope, I can't think of a good reason to pierce your baby
Yesterday Mommyish ran an article in their Anonymous Mom column where a mother posted that she had decided her baby son wasn't interesting enough, or something, so she decided to bling him out by...
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Disney Frozen news that will make my daughter freak out
Snow paper link chain decor Photo credit: Pink Peppermint Prints Set the scene for your Arendelle bash by giving your abode a Frozen makeover with the help of paper link chains. Check out the charm...
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