No, I won't shut up about how my kid has OCD
My daughter was 7 years old when she started having terrifying intrusive thoughts. Then, one summer afternoon, she came to me with tears in her eyes and confessed that she was poking herself with push...
View ArticleKids answer: What's the worst thing your mom cooks?
Vera's daughter says, "The worst thing my mom ever made — her chicken and Brussels sprouts. First of all, I hate Brussels sprouts. Second of all, she puts barbecue sauce on the chicken!"
View ArticleWhat’s your go-to mom hack?
Bethenny says, "Be creative and have a lot of crafts around. I have noodles that are dyed so we can always create noodle art. We also love glitter and costumes. I don’t really believe in TV being the...
View ArticleLEGO's bizarre divide between boys and girls isn't helping either gender
Yeah. I got boysplained to in the LEGO store. #notallscientists LEGO sets are fraught with wonky gender dynamics these days. The Research Institute set, a slim beacon of hope in an oddly segregated...
View ArticleDon’t ask to hold a baby you don’t know
The funny thing is, most people think it is perfectly acceptable to ask to hold a baby they don't know. However, Internet etiquette "experts" disagree: "It's NOT appropriate to stretch out your arms...
View ArticleKickstarter projects that parents will love
You can't buy it in a local store, on Amazon.com or eBay. And you will become a member of a special community of great people. It's a two-for-the-price-of-one deal. Even if you don't have money to get...
View ArticleRoyal names for Will and Kate's second baby
Will and Kate selected their son's name without influence from other members of the royal family. According to a royal aide, the new parents waited until the prince was born so they could see him...
View ArticleRecall: Plum Organics Little Cremes organic rice milk snacks
If you have any Little Cremes organic rice milk snacks around for your baby or toddler, you should know that the company is voluntarily recalling every last packet because they don't always dissolve in...
View ArticleSkip the store with these 3 no-cook baby food recipes (VIDEO)
We put together our fave combinations. Try these, then try some of your own! Ingredients: Peas Applesauce Avocado Banana Mango Baby spinach Yogurt Directions: Peas and applesauce: Blend together,...
View Article7 Back-to-school ideas I'm way too lazy to try
In preparation for my daughters starting school tomorrow, I fought my way through the back-to-school crowds to spend a gazillion dollars on supplies and snacks, dutifully packed lunches and even made a...
View ArticleHey moms, guess what? Your kids already saw Ray Rice abuse his wife
When news broke that the Baltimore Ravens released Ray Rice and the NFL suspended him indefinitely following the release of a video showing him punching his then-fiancée, Janay Rice, my first thought...
View ArticleKids talk features they would like to see in iPhone 6 (VIDEO)
Kids talk about THEIR iPhone Kids talk about THEIR iPhone When asked what they'd do if they were creating the new iPhone 6, these little dudes and dudettes didn't hesitate to come up with some pretty...
View ArticleStop the birthday party goody bag madness
The maze of frustration Photo credit: Amazon Do you know who invented these little plastic mazes with a tiny metal ball you have to get into an even tinier hole? Someone with better eyesight and...
View ArticleWhat to do when your kid hates reading
Perhaps your preteen struggles with reading comprehension. Perhaps she would rather watch television or play video games. Whatever her reason, ensuring your student completes her assigned reading is...
View ArticleWhat were you like as a 6-year-old?
Kat says, "I had five brothers and sisters, and I would fight. If I wanted that phone chair she was sitting on, I wouldn’t hesitate to push her right over. And likewise — don’t let those pigtails fool...
View ArticleTeen Mom star Jenelle Evans criticized for giving her son a mohawk
Jace Evans mohawk Jace Evans mohawk "Cannot believe you did that to a child...disgusting. Nothing cool about that haircut," said one woman on Twitter. "He already has a horrible mom, a horrible life...
View ArticleOne graph will convince you why you need to vaccinate your kids
Vaccinate your kids, people. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has confirmed what many of us have suspected: Anti-vaxxers are ruining things for the rest of us. The CDC states that there have been...
View ArticleQUIZ: Which all-star parent are you?
QUIZ: Which all-star parent are you? QUIZ: Which all-star parent are you? Every youth sports team has a few parents who stand out from the rest. Do you have one you'd like to nominate for the...
View ArticleCeleb bump day: Kate Middleton, Mila Kunis, Carrie Underwood, Kristen Bell
Let the baby bump watch begin. Kate Middleton is pregnant again with her second child, which means adorable, 1-year-old Prince George will soon be a big brother. "Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and...
View ArticleCar seat company says to keep kids rear-facing until age 2
Starting on the first day of 2015, Cosco's new convertible car seats will come out with a new requirement. Children must be at least 2 years old before they are allowed to forward face in these seats....
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