How to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is celebrated the third Monday in January in honor of his birthday — January 15. This year, take the opportunity to teach your kids about the life and times of Dr. Martin...
View ArticleMom story: I used to be deaf
For Sarah Churman, being legally deaf was all she knew for 29 years until a surgical implant gave her the gift of hearing. Her husband, Sloan, filmed the first time she heard her voice and posted the...
View Article10 Awesome places to visit this Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Your kids are probably off for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, but what are you going to do to really celebrate its meaning? These 10 destinations are great places to head that day to learn about the man...
View ArticleCeleb bump day: Kate Middleton, Evan Rachel Wood, Shakira
We have rounded up the cutest pregnant celebrities of the week, including newly pregnant Evan Rachel Wood and Jessica Simpson. Pregnant Kate Middleton and Kim Kardashian are both due in July and you...
View ArticleMagic words make a difference
Emily Post might have been on to something. Beyond the social niceties of “please” and “thank you,” basic manners actually serve as the building blocks for the development of empathy in young children...
View ArticleMust-have wet weather kicks for kids
Ever notice that kids are drawn to puddles like magnets? Once they've got their eye on the prize, there's no stopping them from jumping in for a huge splash! This year, they can splash around in style...
View ArticleTween going on 20: From coffee to coifing
Just yesterday it was pigtails and slushees. Now it’s hair extensions and double espressos? Why does your tween think she’s 20 and what the heck can you do about it? Just yesterday it was pigtails and...
View ArticleCaught red-handed: Your teen's a thief
When your teenager has been caught stealing, is it simply rebellious behavior or a cry for help? Before you risk pushing your youngster into shutting you out completely, review these parenting tips on...
View ArticleMean world, violent world: Are we desensitized to violence?
Have we, as a nation, become so accustomed to fictional violence in TV, movies and video games that we now are desensitized to real-life violence and death? Have we, as a nation, become so accustomed...
View ArticleCelebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day with kids
Martin Luther King Jr. has forever changed our country by his courageous leadership qualities. With this easy-to-understand information, help teach your children about this historical leader and the...
View ArticleBusy Philipps joins the Mommalogues
You probably know Busy Philipps best as Laurie Keller from the hit show Cougar Townm, and you surely remember her from Freaks and Geeks, Dawson's Creek, White Chicks and Anatomy of a Hate Crime as...
View ArticleThe first sleepover for your child with special needs
It’s OK to be nervous about your child with special needs having his first sleepover. Learn how to make this big first a gentle experience for you and your child. Preparing for a sleepoverIt’s OK to be...
View ArticleMommy tweets: Michelle Obama, Adele, Kim Kardashian
What were on the minds and Twitter feeds of some of our favorite celebrity moms? First Lady Michelle Obama unveiled her new Twitter handle — and her new hairdo! New mom Adele tweets her excitement at...
View ArticleSelfish mom 101: Why all moms should enroll
So what if you don’t enjoy sitting on the sidelines of your child’s soccer game. Who cares if it’s not your bag to volunteer at the bake sale. No matter that you won’t extend the kids’ bedtimes because...
View ArticleDoes my child need therapy?
When a child’s life becomes complicated for any reason, it may be helpful to visit a licensed mental health counselor who specializes in family issues. Learn what kinds of situations may warrant extra...
View ArticleLegally an adult: What to know when your child turns 18
The child formerly known as your baby has just turned 18. What does that mean for a parent? In the eyes of the law, things change once your child is of legal age. Suddenly parents are left out of...
View ArticleRise from the ashes: Beat homeschool burnout
If you have homeschooled your children for any length of time, you're familiar with the term "homeschool burnout." Many of us have fallen victim to burnout at some point in our homeschool journey....
View ArticleTeach your child about other religions
World Religion Day is held on the third Sunday of January each year and aims to promote inter-faith understanding. The day celebrates all religions with events held around the world to acknowledge and...
View ArticleA letter from the Tooth Fairy
This is a true story about the most ridiculous and adorable move a person has ever made on behalf of parents, the Tooth Fairy and pleading children. This is a true story about the most ridiculous and...
View Article10 Facts to share with your kids about the presidential inauguration
On January 21, 2013, President Barack H. Obama will be inaugurated in Washington, DC. As you prepare to view this historic event with your children, share these 10 exciting facts about inaugural...
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