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Don't make excuses to exclude my child from your sport
My daughter, Emma, is almost 3 years old and jumps and tumbles on any available surface. Gymnastics class was inevitable, so while my eldest, Charlie, who has Down syndrome, was in physical therapy, I...
View ArticleHow to not be a jerk when sharing your pregnancy news
Finding out you are pregnant is one thing, but telling friends and family is quite another. And if you are among the majority of people who have a Facebook account, then you are probably already...
View ArticleWhat’s your favorite mommy/daughter thing to do? (VIDEO)
Bethenny says, "Snuggles and tickles and really any activity. We love it all. Any activity that makes my child happy is my favorite activity. When you see your child happy, it’s a great experience."
View ArticleWho was in the delivery room with you? (VIDEO)
Summer says, "I didn't really know what to expect when I was about to deliver, so I invited everybody into the room. My mother-in-law was in the room, as well as one of my good friends. Of course my...
View ArticleA catalog of all of the pets that I've accidentally killed that belonged to...
When I was pregnant I managed to kill no less than three ferns, one betta fish and a cactus plant, all incredibly bad omens considering that I got each of them as a sort of test; if I could keep the...
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Homecoming queen shares crown with friend in response to cruel 'mean girl' prank
Homecoming Queen shares her crown Homecoming Queen shares her crown I remember high school vividly. I wasn't necessarily popular, but I had a lot of friends. I fortunately wasn't teased enough for...
View ArticleWalmart unveils awesome 3-D Marvel printing — for boys only
I love technology. And the area of 3-D printing allows us to do really awesome things that sound super science fiction-y, like scan your face and put it onto a real toy. Walmart, 3DPlusMe, Hasbro and...
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What women around the world really think about breastfeeding
Don't let anyone tell you breastfeeding is all sunshine and roses. It's hard. First-time moms have no idea if breastfeeding will go smoothly — especially when so much can go wrong. A global survey...
View ArticleMom, here's what you need to know about enterovirus and your family
The virus presents as a normal cold, but the symptoms can rapidly escalate. Those with asthma or other respiratory disorders are especially at risk. In severe cases, it can even cause paralysis, heart...
View ArticleParty time: Celeb moms share birthday pics on social media
Pregnant with baby number two, Vanessa Lachey shared this sweet photo as her look-alike son, Camden, celebrated his second birthday by being perched on daddy Nick Lachey's shoulders at his...
View ArticleFootball Fridays bring communities together
My husband was a varsity football coach for 20 years. As a head coach, he understood the tremendous advantages of building not a football team but a football program. Football Fridays should not be yet...
View ArticleThis could be the missing link for ADHD in kids
A friend of mine recently confided in me that she's struggled while watching her son cope with severe ADHD. "He's so smart, but his energy and thoughts can overwhelm his classmates," she said. "They've...
View ArticleAn only child by choice
When I first met my wife, we soon discussed our family plans. She had never considered having a family and children, as she knew from a young age that she was gay and didn't think it was much of a...
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Cereal box crafts you'll actually use
Cereal box photo mats Photo credit: Amy J Delightful Although this original fabric-covered mat tutorial by Amy J Delightful uses a mat board, this post has blown up on Pinterest swapping out mat boards...
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DIY magnetic marker holder easy enough for kids to make
This magnetic marker holder is a great way to keep markers in their place. You can make several to keep in the classroom, or a single marker holder on the fridge at home to use for homework or weekend...
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DIY bookmarks using paper clips, twist ties and labels
You can make these bookmarks with supplies you already have around the house. Supplies: Paper clipsTwist tiesLabelsMarkers 1. Wrap the twist tie around one end of the paper clip. 2. Cut the labels in...
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DIY pencil-shaped hall pass for your favorite teacher
Supplies: ChipboardPaint in pink, gray, yellow and tanPaintbrushesScissorsRulerPencilPermanent Marker 1. Measure the width of the pencil on the chipboard. It should be 3.5 inches. 2. Mark the end for...
View ArticleSpa services for toddlers – yay or nay? (VIDEO)
Bethenny says, "Spa services for toddlers? I don't even know what that means. That's not to say I wouldn't go get a mommy-and-me manicure, but massages and things like that? It's creepy."
View ArticlePopular parenting manual says you should let your baby cry until he vomits
Letting a baby cry himself to sleep is an extremely controversial parenting practice, but an excerpt in a popular U.K. parenting book seems to take it to the next level. Your Baby Week By Week: The...
View ArticleWhat did you get in trouble for most when you were young? (VIDEO)
Danielle says, "My mouth. Shocking, I’m sure. I can remember that one thing my parents always told me was, 'It’s not what you said. It’s how you said it.' I was either sarcastic, or I was talking back,...
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