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Mom story: I left Hollywood to help sick kids
After realizing that she wanted to help families with critically ill children, Paula DuPre’ Pesmen, 50, quit her job as an associate producer in Hollywood and returned home to Boulder, Colorado, to...
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Diary of a mom: I stopped nagging for a month
Hi, My name is Lisa Steinke and I'm writing this article because I'm a nagging mother and wife. And because I really, really wanted to stop nagging my poor family, I did what any self-respecting woman...
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Does birth order affect personality?
We have all heard of “middle child syndrome,” and maybe you have made note of the personality differences between the oldest and youngest in the family, but it turns out that there is more science...
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Instagram and your teen: What you should know
What started as a simple way to share pictures from your iPhone has turned into a social network. Instagram has taken the web by storm, and not just amongst the soccer moms. Tweens and teens are...
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Boo! Creative Halloween treats for class parties
Forget trick-or-treating! Classroom Halloween parties are where the fun can be found! If your child's teacher gives the green light for celebrating Halloween in the classroom, take advantage of it by...
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Helping your child complete homework independently
Helping kids with homework is like spotting for a weightlifter at the gym. As the spotter, a parent's job is to encourage the lifter to complete as many repetitions as possible independently and...
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Home cleaning services are good for your (mental) health
Is there anything better than the smell of a sparkling clean home… when someone else did all the work? Most moms would say, “No!” Cleaning house is a necessary chore but it may be good for your health...
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Tough baby names for boys
Are you searching for a tough baby boy name that is as rugged and cool as your future son? We have rounded up a list of strong baby boy names, including unique names with an edge. For those parents who...
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Mommy tweets: Heidi Klum’s Halloween costume, Jennie Garth, Tamera Mowry
What were on the minds and Twitter feeds of some of our favorite celebrity moms this week? Heidi Klum shared her elaborate Halloween costume, while Jennie Garth shared cute snapshots of her daughters...
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Pulling together a last-minute Halloween costume
Every mom has had to do it at least once. No matter your terrific plan-ahead intentions, you have to pull together a Halloween costume for your child at the very last minute. It’s time to dig deep,...
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Why do you volunteer in the classroom?
With school budgets under ever increasing stress, and cuts happening in even the wealthiest of school districts, volunteering in the schools is more important than ever. Assistants and aides are often...
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Timeline: How to prepare your body for pregnancy
Deciding to have a baby can be one of the most exciting times in your life — you may even get sidetracked with anticipation. But when it comes to conceiving, it’s important you remember to prepare your...
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Your baby’s health and development: What is normal?
It is hard to describe normal. What might be normal for one baby, is not for another. Don't compare your baby to your friends' or strictly follow the charts — instead shoot for individual milestones....
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DIY Halloween costumes for the less-than-crafty mom
Are you feeling insecure because your child's friends sport Halloween costumes so unique the duds seem fit for the cast of Moulin Rouge? Meanwhile, you sent your baby trick-or-treating in a get-up...
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Don't let special needs diminish Halloween fun
This Halloween, it will be easy to huff and puff about a child who just shoved her fist into your candy bowl and walked away without a “thank you.” Instead, consider whether that child still might be...
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Practicing Gratitude: Note cards and joy
When was the last time you sat down with a pen and paper, wrote a note to a friend and dropped it in the mail? There's something about receiving a note from a friend that makes the day a bit brighter —...
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4 Easy no-sew DIY Halloween costumes for preschoolers
Looking for fabulous Halloween costume ideas? Preschool costumes don’t need to cost a bundle. In fact, these easy homemade Halloween costume ideas all cost under $10 to toss together. Ready to make...
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The Genius of Autism 2012
The performers of the second annual "Genius of Autism" showcased the innate genius of singers, dancers, musicians, painters and animators — all with autism. In the 1800s, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr....
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Fall for these cool autumn baby names
Whether you are expecting an autumn baby or just love this special time of year, you will love our list of autumn baby names for girls and boys. From bohemian or nature-inspired names to unique names...
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Getting your kids in on the vote
With the president being elected only every four years, there are limited opportunities for kids to learn first-hand about this important office. Election Day this year is one of those times. Don't...
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