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Unconventional holiday shopping tips for parents on a budget
Start a new Christmas tradition this year — staying in budget. The holiday season can send your family into serious debt if you don't monitor your spending. Here are some unconventional holiday...
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Great ideas for family Christmas card photos
Many parents love including family photos into our annual Christmas cards, and some of us even make the pictures a part of the actual card. If you’re stumped for a way to set up your photo session,...
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Mom story: I went from welfare to life coaching
After enduring poverty and loss, Cynthia Occelli’s life experience helped her create practical approaches to success. Feeling compelled to share her knowledge, Cynthia wrote Resurrecting Venus, a...
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Fun-filled Christmas break ideas
The thought of a few weeks off from school is enough to send any school-aged kid into a spasm of excitement. But don't be surprised if you hear those dreaded words just days into the holiday break....
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More than white noise
Children are exposed to almost four hours of background television a day on top of their active viewing time. Surprisingly even passive TV viewing is linked with attentional problems and poor...
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Gadget-gifting gone bad
From gaming consoles to laptops to smartphones to portable game players, digital natives will inevitably rank electronic toys and gadgets at the top of their holiday gift-request list. But in most...
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Peaceful parenting
Staying calm is one of the most important things new parents can do after they bring their new baby home from the hospital. It’s an essential step to achieve a happy and peaceful household for...
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4 Holiday classroom treats
Holidays and sweets go hand-in-hand, but with ideas that are so easy that your kids can pitch in you'll be inspired to whip up a whole batch of Christmas treats for your youngster's fellow school...
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Bendable Elf on the Shelf: How to make your Elf posable
We met our Elf on the Shelf for the first time this year, only to realize that Sparkle the Elf had a major problem and would soon need to undergo surgery. When we first met our elf, Sparkle, my...
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Navigating Christmas with a newborn
When you’re managing life with a newborn, Christmas can really sneak up on you. Take the holidays one step at time, be realistic about what you can accomplish, and learn how to manage all those loved...
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Outdoor winter activities for kids
Winter doesn't have to mean chilly afternoons huddled indoors. Instead, bundle up the kids for some fun outdoor winter activities that will get their hearts pumping. Winter doesn't have to mean chilly...
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Stay sharp over Christmas break
During Christmas break, don’t let kids abandon all their study skills. Sneak in a few healthy habits and learn how to structure time for reading and educational play. During Christmas break, don’t let...
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Mommy tweets: Jessica Alba, Busy Philipps, Brandi Glanville
What were on the minds and Twitter feeds of some of our favorite celebrity moms this week? Jessica Alba tweeted about announcing the Golden Globe nominations with fellow “hot mom” Megan Fox, while Busy...
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Out of touch with your child?
Your kids may be your pride and joy but that doesn’t mean they are just like you. In fact, a lot of parents struggle to find anything in common with their children. If you’re one of them, how do you...
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Expose your child to the importance of Christmas charity
Children everywhere look forward to the pile of presents under their tree come Christmas morning, but they may not even realize there are children out there who don’t have the same good fortune....
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Teaching kids to be gracious
Worried your child is going to express dismay when she receives a pair of pajamas instead of an iPod from your great aunt? Help your children practice gratitude. Worried your child is going to express...
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5 Fun holiday staycations
Sometimes the most fun can be had at home or close to it. If you're homebound this holiday, splurge on a fun staycation for the whole family! Stay at a hotel in your own cityYou don't have to travel...
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Connecticut school shootings: How to talk to your kids about violence
The school shooting story out of Newtown, Connecticut this morning has made us clutch our children tighter — or resist the urge to go grab them from their own schools. As we fight to process our own...
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How to reduce the stress of the holidays
With the countdown until Christmas in full swing, your stress levels are likely out of control. But don't let this festive time of year freak you out. With a little planning and even some downtime,...
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Military moms: Sharing the holidays with a soldier
The holidays can be tough when you have a child serving in the military; but these military moms share that their pride can outshine their heartache, even when the distance between them and their...
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