Creepy clown mask used in failed abduction of kids
Clowns are a sore point with tons of people. While they're supposed to be jolly fun for everyone, especially kids, they still tend to have that somewhat creepy side that many shy away from. It doesn't...
View Article10 Parenting crimes the internet considers child abuse
Just because you don't like what another parent is doing doesn't mean that it's child abuse. It also helps to remember that internet parenting arguments are not real life. In your social circle, it's...
View ArticleWhen friends 'solve' your miscarriage by telling you to try again
I hadn't intended to get pregnant, and the news of my pregnancy came at an extremely challenging and inopportune time. But in the weeks between the positive test and my first sonogram, I came to love...
View Article10 Birth show ideas inspired by outdoor childbirth reality TV
Born in the Wild Born in the Wild Right about now, you might be asking yourself, "What's so interesting about childbirth?" especially if you've popped out a baby or two. Of course, Born in the Wild is...
View ArticleSwitching schools? Here are some ways to help your child adjust
Include her in the process For most students, it is not their choice to change schools, and they may feel as though this act has been done to them. Children may not have a voice in the decision to...
View ArticleCES 2015: 5 Awesome Tech Products for Kids
Last week, me and 170,000 other tech junkies attended CES 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. If you are not familiar with CES, it is the International Consumer Electronics Show and it is where the most tech...
View Article20 Baby name suggestions for Benedict Cumberbatch's Cumberbaby
Since Benedict Cumberbatch has the best name on the entire planet, the stakes are pretty high. Image: Giphy Whether he has a boy or a girl, everyone will be waiting to see if the child has as memorable...
View ArticleCelebrity Mommaloguer Molly Sims Loves junk food and exercise (VIDEO)
Our January celebrity Mommaloguer and author of The Everyday Supermodel, Molly Sims, talks about keeping fit while being pregnant, her pregnancy cravings and the pressure the media puts on women to...
View ArticleZooey Deschanel pregnant, expecting quirkiest baby ever with her boyfriend
Cue the quirky maternity clothes. Deschanel, 34, has announced she is pregnant with her first child. Deschanel gave the standard "over the moon" quote every celebrity gives when announcing pregnancy or...
View ArticleChild welfare changes promised after Phoebe Jonchuck's horrific murder
Phoebe Jonchuck Phoebe Jonchuck In the aftermath of her cruel death, we're left wondering how this happened. How did John Jonchuck manage to raise so many red flags without action taken against him?...
View ArticleWhy I’ve labeled myself a co-pilot mom
"Why do we need to label everything?" the comment sections on these articles always seem to ask. It's a valid question. And yet, when I started a personal blog with a family focus back in 2012, I...
View ArticleHow to determine whether your child could benefit from a sensory gym
The first things you'll notice are the bright colors splashed across the walls. Next, your eyes will move to all the different kid-friendly stations. From the covered swings to the ball pits to the...
View ArticleBaby names for stoners
Listen, we're not advocating the illegal usage of marijuana in any way, shape or form, but with so many states embracing the "ganj," why not take advantage of one of these adorable names if you happen...
View ArticleThis cat-powered Barbie chariot is the best thing that's ever happened
Just when it seemed like nothing could top that crowdfunded 3-D printed masterpiece, a cat got involved. Cat pulling a chariot Cat pulling a chariot That is a cat pulling an armor-clad Barbie doll in a...
View ArticleHuge recall of IKEA crib mattresses
Heads up — around 169,000 IKEA VYSSA mattresses have been recalled because they may not be quite long enough, which poses a risk of your baby getting trapped in a gap. Product description: This recall...
View ArticleHow to raise a strong, independent woman without breaking her spirit
Encourage independent play Does anyone else find it hard to let their children play without constantly getting involved? My preplanned arts and crafts, letter and number games and "workbooks" are often...
View ArticleGirl's balloon message to deceased father found 400 miles away
Balloon message for deceased father Balloon message for deceased father A man leaving a restaurant found a deflated balloon in his path, and when he went inside to ask where the trash can was, a woman...
View ArticleBreastfeeding mom forced to shut down her farmers market booth
In a Facebook post explaining that she was being forced to close down her booth, Holt shared the inspector's concerns. "I would not allow you to breast feed and then serve customers throughout the...
View ArticleUnlicensed Frozen app teaches kids about pregnancy, C-sections and birth
Yes, you heard that right. Anna Giving Birth by Oleg Vinogorodov can be found on iTunes with downloads available for iPhone and iPad. So the good, or rather disturbing, news is that your young daughter...
View ArticleSt. John Ambulance's 'The Chokeables' helps you save a choking baby (VIDEO)
Pen cap, marble, princess and jelly baby have had enough of being hazards, and they are here to show you the correct technique to save a choking baby. This video is amusing and educational and should...
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