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How to take the poo out of potty training
You have to dump the pee and poop into the regular toilet and then clean out your child’s potty. Ew. You have to deal with public restrooms. Ew. Potty training isn’t always pretty, but there are some...
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Diaper duty: One mom’s mobile business
Aubrey has turned her love of cloth diapers into a flourishing mobile business selling them and other eco-friendly items — all while taking care of her two young children. Aubrey has turned her love of...
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Youth sports: Good for their muscles and their brain
With parents encouraging their kids to compete with more intensity than ever before, youth sports sometimes get a bad reputation. Is there more to sports than just winning a trophy? Research hints that...
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Early puberty: What to look for
Kids can start going through puberty as early as age 8, but some kids start the process much sooner. There are signs you can look for to determine if your child is starting down that road, and...
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Signing up for summer camp: Is it deductible?
The first time I tried to sign my kids up for summer camp, I was surprised to learn that most of the camps that I was interested in were already full. When I complained to friends, I was met with blank...
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Forceps during delivery
You dream of the perfect delivery and birth of your baby, but your bun in the oven may have plans of his own. Although forceps are used less often nowadays, it is still a possibility your baby will...
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Bring music into your baby's life
Babies love music, and music is good for their development. If you can't carry a tune, don't fret. There are lots of ways to bring music into your baby's life. Babies love music, and music is good for...
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Having it all: Diaper in one hand, glue gun in the other
Lately, it seems like moms are doing more than ever — they're working, cooking gourmet meals and crafting up a storm — all while raising their families and maintaining marriages and relationships at...
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Celeb bump day: Kate Middleton, Kim Kardashian, Jenna Dewan-Tatum
Happy Wednesday Hump Day — also known to us as Celebrity Baby Bump Day! We have rounded up the cutest pregnant celebrities of the week, including pregnant Kate Middleton — who is finally starting to...
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Special needs double standard?
Advocating for a child with special needs often means working to ensure the child is accepted and not treated any differently than typically developing kids. Right? Well, not always. A portion of...
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Teen rebellion: When to seek help
Your teen is testing the limits — both at home and at school. Some may say it’s par for the course for teenagers, but when has it gone too far? If your teenager is getting into increasingly difficult...
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Little hackers: A mom's guide to coughs
Is it croup? Is it whooping cough? Is it just a plain old cold? Sometimes it's hard to tell. Use this guide to help narrow down the symptoms and sounds of your child's cough, including detailed...
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Helping teens tackle common skin care problems
As if teens didn’t have enough to worry about, dealing with chronic skin problems can become not only a daily irritation for them, but a serious emotional issue as well. As if teens didn’t have enough...
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Online savings accounts for kids
Two of the biggest difficulties for parents are saving enough money for their child’s college education and teaching their kids about saving money. In fact, 69 percent of parents say that they are less...
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Mom story: I have post-traumatic stress disorder
Haunted by memories of childhood abuse and trauma, Rachel Hope, 41, of Los Angeles, was determined to find help for her post-traumatic stress disorder so she could offer a brighter future for her two...
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Stop wasting your time on parenting books
New parents don’t have to shun all parenting books before having their first child, but take it from all of the sleep-deprived out there: Whatever you think you’ve learned about babies by reading...
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Consistency: The golden rule in good discipline
Whatever family rules you prioritize, values you want to instill or behaviors you wish to decrease, there is only one major rule that must be followed to see any change. That one golden rule is...
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Limiting obstetric ultrasounds
Most moms look forward to ultrasound day — just to get a peek at their little one, or to start planning a nursery when they find out they’re having a boy or a girl. Some even pay extra money to...
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The world is your classroom
One of the great advantages to homeschooling is the many opportunities available to experience active hands-on learning through field trips. Field trips are a fun, positive way for us to instill a love...
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Throw a movie night party
The glamour, the celebrities, the fun! Bring all the excitement and special flavor of movies from the big screen into your home by throwing a movie night party. The glamour, the celebrities, the fun!...
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