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Losing a pregnancy: When tears are not enough
After each miscarriage I suffered, I felt a burning need to do something — or rather have something — to remind me and to acknowledge where we've been. I needed something to commemorate the tears and...
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Creating accounts for kids: Practical and tax consequences
It’s never too early to start saving. Opening a bank or other investment account for your child can be a great way to help her save for the future while teaching the importance of being financially...
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Potty training: When to try underwear
Your toddler may be using the potty on a regular basis, but you haven’t quite dared to put him in underwear. It’s a big step, but you have to make it at some point. There are some clues to look for,...
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Celeb bump day: Fergie, Jessica Simpson, Reggie Bush’s girlfriend
Which celebrities had the most buzz-worthy baby bumps of the week? Fergie is pregnant with her first child with her cute husband Josh Duhamel. Reggie Bush was spotted with his pregnant girlfriend Lilit...
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The sad truth about prenatal depression
You've probably heard about postpartum depression, but did you know women can suffer from depression during pregnancy? Whether you have certain risk factors for depression or if prenatal depression is...
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Parenting with a chronic illness
If you have a chronic illness, you may have gone through the five stages of grief after a diagnosis: Denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. As moms with chronic conditions know all too...
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Not your mother’s toy box
Toy storage has come a long way from bland wooden boxes! One look at these stylish storage solutions and you’ll actually be welcoming more toys in your home so you’ll have an excuse to buy them! If...
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Raising girls: Why we say no to playground kissing
It seems innocent enough — a kiss on the playground — but there's something about it that makes my heart wrench as a mom of two girls. When our kindergartener told me that a boy was trying to kiss her...
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Parenting in the age of Facebook: The pros and cons
These days it seems like everyone is connected by Facebook, and it's a place where parenting topics are often discussed — but beware. Sometimes Facebook can be an amazing support network and a way to...
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Benefits of chapter books for young readers
Helping your children become avid readers is one of the most important things that you can do to help them succeed. Whether you are a homeschooling family or not, your children can benefit tremendously...
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Give yourself more time
Your day starts in a rush and continues on pretty much at the same pace until the end of the day when you collapse on your bed and have to struggle to quiet your mind chatter so you can get some sleep...
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Free your schedule one day a week
Is your to-do list longer than your arm? Is your calendar so packed that you can't even remember what day it is? We understand. Life doesn't have to be so 24/7 busy. We have a few suggestions to help...
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Setting babysitter expectations
Help your sitter know what you expect when you use guidelines — in advance — to get on the same page. There is nothing worse than coming home from a wonderful date with your spouse to find your kids...
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Batter up: Baseball baby names
Spring training is right around the corner, so it’s the perfect time to start thinking about all-American baseball names for your baby. Do you love baseball? Does the crack of the bat in the spring...
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Western names for your baby boy
Looking for a baby boy name with western flavor? Look no more — from famous outlaws to popular cultural icons to names that are just too cool, we’ve got you covered! Hi-Yo Silver!Names for your little...
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How to teach your teen to be a good loser
Being a teenager is tough enough, but throw some healthy competition in the mix and it's easy for your adolescent to have unsportsmanlike conduct. Whether your teenager is on the sidelines or smack dab...
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Johnny be good: Why we shouldn't tell our kids to "be good"
“Now, be good!” a mother instructs her toddler. “If you are good, you get a treat,” says another to her 6-year-old. It is a common request with the hopes of eliciting positive behavior, yet what does...
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Eating disorders amp up with technology
The bounty of diet and exercise information at our fingertips gives endless options for living a healthy lifestyle, but for kids and teens struggling with eating issues, technology can trigger rigid...
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You are what you nurse: Does breastfeeding define motherhood?
It was “easy” to park yourself on the couch with your first child, nursing almost non-stop at times. Being that dedicated the second time around is more challenging when your first child needs your...
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Mommy tweets: Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian, Pink
What were on the minds and Twitter feeds of our favorite celebrity moms? Kim Kardashian tweeted that she loved Jennifer Lopez's Grammy look, while Pink shared a “weird” photo of her daughter Willow —...
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