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  1. Monday Mom challenge: Puzzle time with your sweetie
    By Jen Klein on Sep 14, 2009
    Families are crazy busy. There's always somebody who needs this or that or the other thing, or a ride or something. Most evenings...
  2. Adoption: A step-by-step guide
    By Molly Cerreta Smith on Sep 11, 2009
    Much like pregnancy, the adoption process can be an overwhelming, stressful and incredibly joyful experience. In both scenarios, the...
  3. The costs of adoption: Adoption expenses and financial help
    By Michelle Bruns Maffei on Sep 11, 2009
    Families who are willing to open their hearts, and their homes, to children in need of a family deserve all the credit in the world....
  4. Protect your family from the H1N1 swine flu
    By Abbi Perets on Sep 11, 2009
    It's official: The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared an H1N1 flu pandemic. But what does that mean? What's changed? Is...
  5. Lessons learned from celebrity adoptions
    By Sarah W. Caron on Sep 11, 2009
    Celebrity adoptions are nothing new -- Mia Farrow has been adopting from impoverished nations for decades. But with the recent spate...
  6. Types of adoption: Domestic, international, open and closed
    By Molly Cerreta Smith on Sep 11, 2009
    Choosing to adopt a child is a huge decision. But the decision-making does not end there. There are actually several types of...
  7. How to introduce adopted children to biological children
    By Michelle Bruns Maffei on Sep 11, 2009
    Adopting a child into the family is one of the most exciting times in any family’s life! Find out how you can ensure that the...
  8. Celebrity adoptions
    By Sarah W. Caron on Sep 11, 2009
    Adoption is a wonderful way to give a child a loving home and family, when they might otherwise not have one. It's something that...
  9. Talking to kids about gender roles
    By Jen Klein on Sep 11, 2009
    I overheard my older son say to my younger son the other day, "You don't like sports? Aren't you a guy?" I was more than taken...
  10. Help for disorganized kids
    By Abbi Perets on Sep 10, 2009
    A new school year, a fresh start -- and a forgotten math book. Does this equation have to add up to major stress and unhappiness? Or...
  11. Relaxation techniques for kids
    By Jen Klein on Sep 9, 2009
    Kids get stressed, just like grown-ups. And like grown ups, they may have a hard time managing some of that stress physically. We...
  12. 15 Ways for grandparents and grandchildren to bond
    By Tracy B. McGinnis on Sep 9, 2009
    September 13th is National Grandparents Day, a day when we all remember the special bond that exists between young and old. Chances...
  13. Italian baby names: Unique and melodic
    By Sarah W. Caron on Sep 9, 2009
    Looking for a beautiful Italian name for your baby girl or boy? Look no further. Choosing an Italian name is a lovely way to pay...
  14. Is text-speak hurting kids' writing skills?
    By Jen Klein on Sep 8, 2009
    Recently my older son had to send an email to an administrator at his school. With his brother on the family computer, I let him use...
  15. Monday Mom challege: An adrenaline rush with your teen
    By Jen Klein on Sep 7, 2009
    Most teenagers I have known - myself included - love amusement park rides and other similar adrenaline rushes. Maybe it's something...
  16. How to talk to kids about strangers
    By Sarah W. Caron on Sep 5, 2009
    Does your child know how to stay safe around strangers? Jaycee Dugard's abduction has many parents worried about the safety of their...
  17. How to raise an A+ student
    By Abbi Perets on Sep 5, 2009
    Do you know the secrets of raising A+ students? The change of seasons from summer to fall is a tough one. Back to school, back to...
  18. Tips for dealing with bullies
    By Jen Klein on Sep 4, 2009
    The start of the new school year is prime time for bullying situations to rise up. Kids are anxious and insecure about the new...
  19. How onlookers contribute to bullying
    By Jen Klein on Sep 3, 2009
    If your child sees someone being bullied, does he know the right action to take? With the (unfortunate) prevalence of bullying in...
  20. 5 Back-to-work tips for moms
    By Mary Fetzer on Sep 3, 2009
    Many moms are finding themselves brushing off their resume and going back to work after being home with the kids. Whether you are...

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