Being a WAHM is like having the worst of both worlds
When my daughter was a baby, I wanted nothing more than to work at home. It was the perfect solution, in my mind. I could hang out with my kid, whom I'd already grown pretty partial to, and at the same...
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5 Tips that make holiday shopping for multiple kids a little easier
They get so excited for the holidays, it's something that they start talking about as soon as the summer is over. Truth be told, the "wish lists" for Santa start pretty early in September, too....
View Article5 million strollers recalled due to risk of serious injury
Popular baby company Graco is recalling 5 million strollers for one teeny-tiny, possibly disfiguring reason: The hinges on the sides of the strollers could catch little fingers, causing lacerations or...
View ArticleBaby names from Scandal
Scandal follows the life of former White House Communications Director Olivia Pope, who now runs a crisis management firm. What is that even? Basically, if you're a big player in politics, the lady's...
View ArticleYes, your kids can make a difference in the fight against hunger (VIDEO)
Many of us don't go to bed hungry, and it's all too easy to take for granted that we have enough nutritious food to feed our own children. A lot of our kids don't know what it's like to go to school on...
View ArticleGiving birth is like producing a live television broadcast
Before I was a childbirth educator and doula, I worked in television production. The more childbirth classes I taught and births I attended made me realize how much giving birth is like live TV. This...
View ArticleThe biggest child risks you're ignoring entirely
You know what I'm talking about. The media spent the past few months turning the summer into the Summer of Hot Car Deaths, even though the risk of this tragedy happening to your child is, in fact,...
View ArticleSmall parenting victories drinking game: Toddler edition
When you think about it, parenting is just a series of small victories. When you're new to the game, or new to a stage, like the toddler stage, it's easy to feel like everyone is doing everything right...
View ArticleOnly moms get super excited about Brussels sprouts (VIDEO)
Cheese, breadcrumbs, cornflakes, green beans... what will you be making for the holiday?
View ArticleBeer gardens are the best place to book a play date
The sad thing is that in many circles it is not socially acceptable to drink and hang out with your children. I've been harboring my dirty little secret for about three years — coincidentally, the same...
View ArticleThis mom is living with a terminal illness
When Brittany Maynard's story of life and death made its way into our homes and hearts, no one was left without wondering... What if it had been me? For many of us, we can only hope that we never have...
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Meet a mom who lived every kid's dream by going to Space Camp
Last month, 39-year-old Veronica Arreola got to live out a dream many of us left behind in our childhood. Leaving her 11-year-old daughter and husband back home, Veronica headed down to Huntsville,...
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8 Ways to entertain your kids without TV
This is why I brainstormed eight ways to keep your kids busy for hours that aren't TV! 1. Fill buckets with things Photo credit: Lauren/Tutus & Tea Parties Kids love to get their hands into things...
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How I'm raising my sons to be creative innovators
In his "Art and Science and Making Things" talk, the bestselling author and entrepreneur spoke about the importance of innovation. I walked away with a renewed commitment to raise my two sons to be...
View ArticleMommy tweets: Beyoncé, Solange, Katherine Heigl, LeAnn Rimes, Gwen Stefani
Blue Ivy at Solange's wedding Blue Ivy at Solange's wedding Beyoncé shared this sweet snapshot on her Instagram page as her daughter, Blue Ivy, holds her aunt's hand on Solange's wedding day. Solange,...
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Mom's Must-haves: Let's drool over the Land of Nod winter catalog
Is there a German word for how I feel when I get my Land of Nod winter catalog in the mail? It's a cross between adoration and envy and wanting all the money so I can buy all the things, plus the need...
View ArticleWhen your child develops modesty, you need to respect that
When kids develop modesty, it's kind of a surreal experience. Not long ago, it seems, your daughter was perfectly happy to go commando in any situation, and your son told anyone who would listen that...
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Fall leaf crafts for kids who hate the outdoors
Leaf feather craft I have to admit even I was impressed by the transformation this leaf craft took as we transformed long leaves into feathers. My next challenge is to try to get my kids to turn...
View ArticleHow to survive family holidays without strangling your spouse
I can't say I was surprised when I came across the statistic that Match.com reported 76 percent of singles polled say that their breakups occurred before, during or after the holidays. And FindLaw.com...
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10 Perfect pinecone crafts for kids
In preparation for all the popcorn and cranberries we'll be stringing next month, we think it's the perfect time to teach the kids some stringing skills with this lovely pinecone garland. Photo credit:...
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