12 Ideas for raising a socially conscious kid
I get what she's saying. My own daughter is so immersed in Curious George and her demand for snacks and playtime that it would never occur to her that most children in the world lead lives vastly...
View ArticleImportant safety tips for kids playing in the snow
Playing outside in the snow is a magical part of childhood, but as the New York death shows, playing outside in frozen conditions has a set of dangers that are unique to winter. If your children love...
View ArticleSnowmageddon baby names for your blizzard baby
Superstorm Sandy caused a baby boom, as did Hurricane Irene, so we predict we might see a Snowmageddon baby boom as well. Yes, we know this blizzard wasn't quite as bad as they thought it would be,...
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We read 6 parenting books so you don't have to
People are fond of saying that "babies don't come with a manual," but given the sheer amount of parenting books available in the "Paranoid and Expectant Parents" section of your local bookstore, I...
View ArticleSimilac's 'The Mother 'Hood' parodies the mommy wars (VIDEO)
Similac Mother Hood Video Similac Mother Hood Video This clever video from the formula company Similac has gone viral, with well over 3 million YouTube views. It highlights the so-called "mommy wars"...
View ArticleMoms are using acupuncture during labor, and it works
I'm not really one to buy into all kinds of alternative medicines, but I'll be honest with you — after working as a nurse, I've learned not to say no to anything. There are all kinds of things about...
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Turn the 'Big Game' into a family-friendly affair
Or maybe I'm just projecting my feelings onto toddlers. Look, I love football, but the whole ordeal of the "Big Game" is fairly exhausting. Four hours of commercials that aren't really all that funny....
View ArticleDear moms, I hope someone warns you that your kids will grow up and leave you
There have been some truly heartwarming and touching blog posts written recently about what it means to be a mom. "They Should've Warned Me" is all about how the author was warned about what was coming...
View Article15-Year-old girl shamed for exposing her shoulders at a high school dance
Utah teen Gabi Finlayson idolizes Audrey Hepburn — the very portrait of grace and class. When she was in Paris, she bought a dress that reminded her of Hepburn's style. She chose the sweet, tea-length...
View ArticleDad asks school to ban kids who aren't vaccinated
Why the double standard? Rhett, who is only 6, has been battling leukemia for most of his life. He's currently in remission, but his chemotherapy-ravaged body isn't well enough to handle vaccines yet....
View ArticleYou aren't ruining your baby's ability to sleep
My first daughter had the joyful combination of colic and reflux. I read as many books, blogs and parenting websites as I could get my bloodshot eyeballs on, but none of the sleep advice worked. The...
View ArticleSchool forces kids to drop their drawers as they look for a rogue pooper
Kids told to pull down pants at school Kids told to pull down pants at school Yes, that's about as crazy and ridiculous as it sounds. We all know that schools are places of learning and fun, but for...
View ArticleGrandpa Wayne Gretzky approves: Paulina Gretzky picks a "T" baby name
Paulina Gretzky baby Paulina Gretzky baby Paulina Gretzky, the daughter of hockey great Wayne Gretzky, and her fiancé, pro golfer Dustin Johnson, welcomed their first child on Jan. 19. The couple...
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Celeb bump day: Carrie Underwood, Jill Duggar, Keira Knightley, Haylie Duff
Carrie Underwood Carrie Underwood As Carrie Underwood nears her spring due date, the country singer shared this cute photo of her balancing a bowl of food on her baby bump. "Pregnancy perk: using my...
View Article7 Extracurriculars that can help your middle schooler develop leadership skills
Here are seven activities that can help individuals in sixth, seventh and eighth grade develop the skills that every future leader needs. 1. Student government When parents and students first think of...
View ArticleI don’t regret scheduling my newborn down to the minute
It's not that I was against babysitting or outside caretakers. My husband and I actually relished the first time that his parents planned to babysit our new son for Valentine's Day when he was just 2...
View ArticleMolly Sims on beauty, fashion and taking care of yourself (VIDEO)
"I know I sound like your mother or your mean old aunt or just like that not-so-friendly girl but like honestly, I'm being very truthful." - Molly Sims on why it's never too early to start taking care...
View ArticleThe best ways to support a friend who's using a surrogate
Yet 6.7 million women in the United States have impaired fertility. While there are many options to improve fertility and get pregnant, these treatments do not work for everyone. There are also gay...
View ArticleSuper Bowl commercials that remind you how awesome families are (WATCH)
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View ArticleCircumcision: The part of home birth no one talks about
The home birth for my second son went off without a hitch. While I moved around quite a bit in the pushing stage of labor, my second son was ultimately born on a birthing stool in my bedroom. The...
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