Desperate to make the cut
Teenage years are filled with insecurity, doubt and overall awkwardness. Not only are young bodies going through the natural physical changes — internally and externally — to prepare for impending...
View ArticleOur favorite baby gear for new babies
The baby gear industry is constantly evolving. Each year brings a new hot stroller, a hip must-have diaper bag and a multitude of helpful products that make motherhood easier and more fashionable. With...
View ArticleEstablish your own Thanksgiving traditions
If you are remarried and have joined your two families together, you may be looking to create your own new unique family traditions for Thanksgiving. Learn how to join together already established...
View ArticleTeaching preschoolers about the history of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a great time to teach younger children the history and meaning of the holiday. This year, teach your preschooler about the history of Thanksgiving with the help of books, crafts,...
View ArticleTeen pranks gone too far?
Teenage pranks are nothing new, but they certainly carry steeper consequences than when we were kids. From the recent arrest of a student on felony charges stemming from a food fight to toilet-papering...
View ArticleWhat you should know about the Common Core
If you have kids in school, you've probably heard of the Common Core State Standards, a newer move to standardize what kids learn across states. But what is it really? And why should you care if your...
View ArticleMommy tweets: Victoria’s Secret mom Lily Aldridge, Brooke Burke, Pink
What were on the minds and Twitter feeds of some of our favorite celebrity moms? Victoria’s Secret stunner Lily Aldridge looked fab walking the runway in skimpy lingerie just five months after giving...
View ArticleTeaching responsibility
As an adult, you know accountability is a huge part of life. What you may not realize is that you are teaching your little one responsibility and accountability every day, through both your actions and...
View ArticleThanksgiving birthday party? Bring on the fun!
Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday in November, so a late November birthday may fall around or even on Turkey Day. Are you looking for some unique turkey-themed party ideas to incorporate into...
View Article12 Best Thanksgiving books for kids
Teach your children about the history and meaning of Thanksgiving with these wonderful Thanksgiving books. Kids of all ages will love to learn how today's Thanksgiving traditions were born....
View ArticleCreate a new Thanksgiving tradition with a new baby
Do you have a new addition since last Turkey Day? If so, incorporate a new family Thanksgiving Day tradition with Baby in mind. Do you have a new addition since last Turkey Day? If so, incorporate a...
View ArticleCute storage bins and organizers
Clean freaks love organization, so give them exactly what they've wished for with bins that are functional and fashionable! Stackable basketsOf course, wicker baskets make fabulous storage, but they...
View ArticleActress Christie Lynn Smith celebrates her baby-to-be
Mom and actress Christie Lynn Smith looked stunning last month as she celebrated her soon-to-be son with friends and family. The baby shower, thrown for Smith and Dad John Fortson, benefited a great...
View ArticleVeterans Day: A family's point of view
This is the story of service, love and family, from Erich and Hurley’s point of view — Erich is in the United States Army and they have a little girl. Veterans Day is meaningful for all Americans, but...
View ArticleAutism: Let there be light
Since the last week in October, Mid-Atlantic and Northeast fellow residents have had little to celebrate. First came Hurricane Sandy, and with it came the loss of entire towns by fire and flood. In New...
View ArticlePracticing Gratitude: Tantrums at Target
My husband and I were certain that all of the reading we did while I was pregnant prepared us to be great parents. Our daughter came along and was a shining example of our excellent parenting. Then,...
View ArticleTop 6 pregnancy books
Trying to decide which pregnancy book to buy? If you've ever looked at the pregnancy book section at bookstores, you know that there are many books out there for moms-to-be. From essential guides to...
View ArticleGet the toys off the floor
Upgrade your child's bedroom and take advantage of unused space by getting toys off the floor and onto the walls. Take advantage of wall spaceCreate a lego or hot wheels wallUpgrade your child's...
View ArticleThanksgiving inspired baby names
Whether you are expecting a baby around Thanksgiving or just love this festive time of the year, check out these unique and wonderful Thanksgiving inspired baby names. We have rounded up the best...
View ArticleGobble, gobble! Make a paper tube turkey craft
Thanksgiving is usually enjoyed with a house full of family, which usually means a house full of kids! It can be a challenge to keep the little ones occupied while the adults mingle and cook. Keep your...
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