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Child Passenger Safety Week: Safety tips for parents

Laura Willard — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 11:45:00 -0700

Did you know that motor vehicle accidents are the number one cause of death for children between one and 12 years old? Child Passenger Safety Week, a time to bring awareness to the importance of having children properly buckled into car seats and booster seats, runs from September 16 to September 22. How aware are you?

Weekend activity: See Finding Nemo 3D

Laura Willard — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 11:15:00 -0700

Everyone's favorite clownfish and all of his friends are back in theaters on September 14. This time, Nemo's adventures are even better because the original Disney hit is three dimensional. Don't miss Finding Nemo 3D!

Cinderella style: Adorn your real life princess

Laura Willard — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 09:45:00 -0700

Oh, Disney, you've done it again. Do you have your own little princess who has fairy tale taste? You don't want to miss some of the current and upcoming products inspired by a character from the happiest place on earth.

Best apps for kids with special needs

Laura Willard — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 14:14:00 -0700

Your iPhone and iPad are great tools to keep your kids entertained when you really need a few minutes of quiet, but they are so much more than that. They're also amazing resources for children with special needs. If your child has autism, consider downloading one of these helpful apps.

Baby and toddler must-haves

Laura Willard — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 09:30:00 -0700

The market is flooded with products for moms and kids. Sometimes it's hard to know what to buy and what to skip. While we couldn't begin to cover all of the necessities in just one roundup, we pulled together some of our favorites. Keep reading to simplify your mommy life!

Summer beach must-haves for kids

Laura Willard — Thu, 31 May 2012 08:45:00 -0700

With school ending and temperatures soaring, it's officially time for beach fun. Whether you live near the beach and visit regularly or you have a fun family vacation planned, you need the beach essentials for your kids. From the perfect beach tote to best bathing suits, we've rounded up the items you need for your beach visit.

Adoption photos: The moment I became a mom

Laura Willard — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 07:00:00 -0700

For moms whose families were created or expanded through adoption, few things are as emotional as meeting her child for the first time. In honor of Mother's Day, we've gathered special photos of those first moments – a precious few seconds shared between a mom and the newest member of her family.

One-stop shopping for fabulous kids' clothes

Laura Willard — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:30:00 -0700

Is it time to update your kids' wardrobes for late spring and early summer? No matter what your little one's style -- preppy, sassy or alternative -- we have pulled together some of the season's hottest looks for kids.

Cindy Crawford joins the Mommalogues, pregnant Reese Witherspoon, potty training and more

Laura Willard — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 10:30:00 -0700

Looking for a quick overview of what's new and hot from the past week at SheKnows Parenting? Check out our SheKnows Parenting week in review. From recent parenting news to can't-miss tips, it's all here! This week's highlights include: pregnant celebs Reese Witherspoon and Tori Spelling, new Mommaloguer Cindy Crawford, parenting a child with a disability and more.

Vaccine refusal, celebrities with autistic children, Kristin Cavallari and more

Laura Willard — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0700

Looking for a quick overview of what's new and hot from the past week at SheKnows Parenting? Check out our SheKnows Parenting week in review. From recent parenting news to can't-miss tips, it's all here! This week's highlights include some pretty serious consequences of refusing to vaccinate a baby, celebrities with autistic children, new Hollywood babies and more.

Cindy Crawford joins the Mommalogues

Laura Willard — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 07:00:00 -0700

Supermodel Cindy Crawford is a mom, and for the month of April she's also a SheKnows Mommaloguer!

Home decor tips and tricks from Mary Steenburgen

Laura Willard — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 14:30:00 -0700

Sheknows chatted with Mary Steenburgen, the talented actress and songwriter who just so happens to be quite the home decorator. Steenburgen shared her home decorating tips with us. Keep reading to learn how staying true to yourself can inspire your home decor.

At home with Mary Steenburgen

Laura Willard — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 09:00:00 -0700

Mary Steenburgen is a talented actress, delivering great performances in movies such as Elf, Step Brothers, The Help and too many more to list. But she's also a home decor master, a business owner and songwriter. Steenburgen talked to SheKnows about home decor, entertaining and her candle company, Nell's Compass.

Alicia Silverstone feeds her baby, Tori Spelling's pregnancy, spring rain gear and more

Laura Willard — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 15:30:00 -0700

Looking for a quick overview of what's new and hot from the past week at SheKnows Parenting? Check out our SheKnows Parenting week-in-review. From recent parenting news to can't miss tips, it's all here! This week's highlights include Alicia Silverstone's odd way of feeding her baby, mom tweets from Snooki, Alyssa Milano and Tori spelling, spring rain gear for kids, bullying and more.

Etsy roundup: Spring wreaths

Laura Willard — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 13:00:00 -0700

Etsy is an online marketplace where hundreds of thousands of creative people from more than 150 countries sell their handmade crafty goodness. Each week, we're featuring a handful of our favorite items in our Etsy Roundup. On the menu this week: spring wreaths.

Best apps for the iPhone: Music apps

Laura Willard — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:00:00 -0700

Between the useful functions your iPhone serves and the entertainment it provides, you might have your iPhone glued to your hand during your waking hours. We do, too. You've heard the saying "There's an app for that" -- and there is! We're bringing you fun and useful apps for your iPhone every week. If you're a music lover, you don't need a separate device or your desktop to enjoy your favorite tunes. Download one of these great music apps to your iPhone and -- pardon the old-school language -- rock on!

Peanut butter and jelly: The lunchbox (and dessert) staple

Laura Willard — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 08:00:00 -0700

Oh peanut butter and jelly, how we love you. So simple, yet so perfect. Spread on bread, you're the perfect marriage of salty and sweet goodness. A classic PB & J may be a child's lunchbox staple, but everyone can enjoy a fabulous peanut butter and jelly sandwich. And there's no better day than today -- National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day.

Vehicle safety: Protect your children from backover accidents

Laura Willard — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 11:00:00 -0700

Vehicles are dangerous, plain and simple. The two-plus tons of steel and other materials we rely on to drop our kids off at school or shuttle them to ballet and soccer can also kill them. While some accidents are unavoidable, we can prevent others -- like backovers. Learn more about vehicle safety and the steps you can take to protect your kids.

Etsy roundup: Easter home decor

Laura Willard — Fri, 30 Mar 2012 08:00:00 -0700

Best apps for the iPhone: Apps for children with autism

Laura Willard — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 10:47:00 -0700

Between the useful functions your iPhone serves and the entertainment it provides, you might have your iPhone glued to your hand during your waking hours. We do, too. You've heard the saying "There's an app for that" -- and there is! We're bringing you fun and useful apps for your iPhone every week. Today, we're sharing five apps that are great for children with autism.