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  1. 5 Steps to boosting your daughter's self-esteem
    A friend shared a short clip from Dove’s Campaign for Real Beauty called “evolution“. In it, we see the major physical...
  2. Talking to girls about hygiene and skincare
    Believe it or not, your tween daughter pays close attention to your beauty and grooming routine. Even if she's too embarrassed to...
  3. Should you let your kids cheat?
    Board games are a great way to teach certain skills to kids, including strategy and fair gamesmanship -- but I'm not really a fan....
  4. 10 Worst things to say to your grandchild
    Make sure you memorize this list, so you don't get caught saying these things grandparents should never say to their grandchildren.
  5. Connect with far-off grandchildren
    Many grandparents are intent on staying close to their grandchildren and becoming an integral part of their lives, despite their...
  6. 10 Healthy habits for your grandchildren
    It's a time-honored grandparent tradition. Ply the little ones with sweets while they laze about during visits to your house....
  7. 9 Secrets to earning your grandchildren's trust
    To a tween or teen, especially, there's nothing like a grandparent. You're there for her when she needs you most, and you are a...
  8. Grandparents: What parents really want from you
    We all have wish lists -- full of those things that someday, sometime, somehow we'd love to experience or have. But, as soon as...
  9. Teaching kids about computer viruses
    Most parents spend a lot of time worrying about protecting kids from online predators. But what about protecting the family computer...
  10. Find the perfect baby girl name
    Having a baby girl? Congratulations! Now, it's time to name her. Choosing a baby name feels like such a heavy task -- and it is....
  11. Teaching kids to take charge of morning routine
    Some of us moms are not exactly morning people. Getting the kids up and going is a challenge not because of any action on the kids'...
  12. Know your local hospitals: Be prepared for emergencies
    You can't get away from media coverage of health issues these days. From talk about prevention and vaccination to insurance and...
  13. 5 car activities for preschoolers
    Heading out on a road trip? Keeping little kids entertained while driving long distances can be tricky. But with a few easy tricks...
  14. Monday Mom challenge: Get a fabulous hair style
    How did it get to be November already? Where did the fall go? And summer and spring for that matter? Things are moving way, way too...
  15. 7 Ways to beat fatigue
    Being a mom is rewarding… and utterly exhausting. These easy energy-boosting tips will help you beat fatigue and feel more...
  16. 4 Preschool skills needed for kindergarten success
    There are so many important lessons taught in the preschool years. Find out the most important ones and how you can reinforce them...
  17. Dealing with fighting siblings
    Before I had kids, I was so smug. I was sure I'd be such an excellent parent that my children would never argue. They just wouldn't....
  18. Baby Einstein recalls Disney videos
    As parents, we're always eager to do the right thing for our kids. So when a company we trust says its products can make our kids...
  19. Music lessons: Is your child ready?
    Wondering if your child is ready for music lessons? You'll want to consider several factors before signing up and shelling out the...
  20. Why sliding with kids is dangerous
    You're always careful with your kids at the park. But what if the thing you think is keeping them safe is actually putting them at...

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