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Breastfeeding myths debunked
If you’re expecting a baby and plan to breastfeed, chances are you’ve heard one or more statements about nursing that simply aren’t true. We chatted with a breastfeeding expert to help allay any...
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Get away for T-Day
Thanksgiving means a huge feast, lots of football and — most importantly — a four-day break from work and school! Opt for a non-traditional Thanksgiving celebration this year by packing up and getting...
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Why we chose a unique name
Ever wondered “what were they thinking?” when you heard a unique baby name? Hear the stories behind unique and unusual baby names, direct from the source. Unique baby names aren’t just for celebrities....
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Challenges of parenting a child with diabetes
A diagnosis of diabetes changes everything — for both the patient and her family. For parents of newly diagnosed children, diabetes presents a host of challenges that can feel overwhelming at first....
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Create a fairy or dinosaur garden
Whether your kids are into ballerinas or superheroes, you can create a fun succulent garden for imaginative play. Teach your kids about plant care while working together to build a miniature landscape....
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History of the pregnancy test: A tale of two lines
Oh, that longed-for answer — the news that a little one will be joining your family. How did someone come up with pregnancy tests, anyway? Read on for some interesting info on the history of pregnancy...
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Navel piercing and pregnant bellies
If you have your navel pierced and get a positive pregnancy test, you may wonder what the heck to do now. We talk with moms who have "been there, done that" as well as professionals in the body...
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Think your baby won't come early? Think twice and prepare!
One in eight babies born in the United States arrives early, sometimes for no known cause. Learn how to prepare if your little one is born too soon, and how to get through your baby's subsequent...
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Mommy tweets: Miranda Lambert’s “pregnancy,” Tamera Mowry, Giuliana Rancic
What were on the minds and Twitter feeds of some of our favorite celebrity moms? Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton took to Twitter to clear up pregnancy rumors, while Tamera Mowry tweets about being a...
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Agendas built for mom
Between the kids, the pets, you and maybe even your significant other, there are a lot of dates, times and deadlines to keep track of. That's why it's so important for moms to have an agenda that...
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Keep your sexually active daughter safe
You encouraged abstinence, but your daughter has chosen to become a sexually active teen. She’s too young to become a mother — so what’s the best birth control option for her? You encouraged...
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Moms of kids with special needs weigh work vs. staying home
If you’re a working parent or a stay-at-home parent who has a child with special needs, you experience untold challenges in balancing responsibilities. But are our lives really much different from any...
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6 Tips to approach your boss about a flexible schedule
All moms are looking for ways to spend more time with their families, and having a flexible work schedule can really help. Before you approach your boss with the idea, do a little research and get...
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GoldieBlox: Engineering toys for girls
Debbie Sterling Lewis is a female engineer — one of the few. Eighty-nine percent of engineers are male and she wanted to do something to change that. So, she invented GoldieBlox. Video inspires...
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Study: Taylor Swift has more influence over kids than Justin Bieber
A new poll of kids shows that Taylor Swift has more influence over them than Justin Bieber, with One Direction, Selena Gomez and Nicki Minaj trailing closely behind. We polled parents and child...
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Autism in a weary world
Portia, in Act 5, Scene 1 of William Shakespeare’s “Merchant of Venice” utters, “How far that little candle throws his beams!/So shines a good deed in a naughty world.” Never accused of Mensa-like...
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Practicing Gratitude: Step up to the mic!
This year I had the opportunity to be a cast member in the Listen to your Mother Show and it changed me in a profound way. Next year, I will have the opportunity to share that with others and I’m over...
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Is marriage really necessary for parenting?
More and more couples with kids are opting out of marriage for financial or even political reasons, but is this lack of a ring and a ceremony what’s best for the children? Celebrity parents and the new...
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When to get a second opinion for your sick child
If your child has been diagnosed with an illness or disease — or you feel like your concerns are being brushed aside — you might consider getting a second opinion. We talk with experts as well as...
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The bottle, the pacifier, the stroller: When to say adios
You have to admit, your child’s feet were very close to touching the ground last time you pushed him in the stroller… but does that mean it’s time to make him walk? So how do you know when you should...
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