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How U.S. maternity leave policies compare to other countries (INFOGRAPH)
We are reaching a crisis. Last month the president unveiled a plan to try to get at least six weeks of paid leave for federal employees, but unless there is a marked change in the way people approach...
View Article10 Amazing black women who are role models to all our daughters
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Angela Ames sued her former employer, Nationwide Insurance, for failing to accommodate her milk-pumping needs when she returned from maternity leave. When Ames asked a supervisor for a space to pump...
View ArticleIKEA sends the right message to breastfeeding moms with this sweet sign
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Celeb bump day: Jessica Biel, Maci Bookout, Tamera Mowry, Isla Fisher
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View ArticleDear anti-vaxxers: Stop using autism as a bogeyman
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View Article10 Ways grandparents destroy your parenting
Let's face it, grandparents can rock. They can be our frantic phone call when the baby's first fever hits, the casserole in our oven when the postpartum hunger strikes and the free babysitting at the...
View ArticleAbandoned children found in unsafe conditions and complete squalor
The children, ages 7, 3 and 10 months old, were discovered in frightful conditions in Lake Stevens, Washington, when authorities came to investigate a child neglect complaint. The investigating...
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How dismal maternity leave policies affect real women in the United States
3 Days "I went back three days post postpartum," says Jessica Ashley, who works from home. Her physical recovery from childbirth was slow because of returning to work so quickly. "I ache for that lost...
View Article6 Creative Valentine's Day party themes for kids
Heart smart Focus on fitness and fun by creating indoor or outdoor stations each with their own heart-pumping exercises. Pair with healthy snack options like fruit kabobs and a create-your-own trail...
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Jennifer Hudson spills the beans about how to calm crazy kids at bath time
When she's not busy relishing in her general awesome-sauce, Hudson balances work and family as a working mom to her young son David. Hudson is currently partnered with Johnson's Baby on their new "So...
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Barber offers to punish your kids with awful haircuts
If you fall into the gleeful public embarrassment camp of parents, maybe you will appreciate this Atlanta barber's idea. According to a thread posted on Reddit, A-1 Kutz Barber Shop & Salon of...
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DIY candy heart valentine wreath tutorial
Supplies: Wooden heart Paint Paintbrush Glue Large candy hearts Ribbon Scissors Directions: 1. Paint the heart Cover the front and the back of the wooden heart with a coat of pink or red craft paint,...
View ArticleTeen vlogger told to go back 'in the closet' or leave school
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View ArticleMom faces charges for refusing to let her dangerous 12-year-old come home
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View ArticleAdorable baby loses battle with a shadow, but wins our hearts (VIDEO)
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View ArticleTODAY's Jenna Wolfe live tweets her labor — and picks adorable Irish name
Wolfe and Gosk announced the arrival of their baby girl via Twitter — and we are totally crushing over her name. Jenna Wolfe baby Jenna Wolfe baby Quinn is actually categorized as a boy name, however...
View ArticleMyleene Klass exposes 'gift inflation' at daughter's school
The TV and radio presenter took to Twitter last night to ridicule mothers of classmates of her 7-year-old daughter Ava, after she received an email suggesting parents club together to buy a Kindle for...
View ArticleTheo and Beau are back in an adorable board book for kids
Naptime with Theo & Beau is available at booksellers worldwide. During the month of February, you can request a free bookplate signed by Shyba, with a special message from Theo (dog) and Beau (cute...
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True horror stories from the labor and delivery ward
It's only fair to open with my own story. My second childbirth was everything I wanted. No drugs, only a few hours of active labor. When I was ready to push, they kept the lights low. A nurse...
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