parenting

  1. Tough Love

    Should I start a pregnancy blog?

    By Scary Mommy on Aug 19, 2011
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    In this installment of Tough Love, Jill of Scary Mommy offers tips on starting a blog, self-censorship and how to deal with...
  2. Tough Love

    Meet Becky Harks of Mommy Wants Vodka

    By Naomi de la Torre on Aug 17, 2011
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    Becky Harks of Mommy Wants Vodka is hands-down one of the funniest people on the planet. Looking for the raw, uncensored truth about...
  3. Mom & Dad

    Real moms share stress-busting advice

    By Julie Ruditzky Loffredi on Aug 9, 2011
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    If the daily pressures of motherhood get you down, you're not alone. Overachieving moms often feel overwhelmed. Raising kids and...
  4. Tough Love

    Meet Jill Smokler of Scary Mommy

    By Naomi de la Torre on Aug 4, 2011
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    She calls herself Scary Mommy, but the only scary thing about this blogger is how frighteningly popular she is. Jill Smokler’s...
  5. Tough Love

    Meet Aiming Low's Anissa Mayhew

    By Naomi de la Torre on Aug 4, 2011
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    Anissa Mayhew is hands-down one of the funniest writers in the blogosphere. Her website Aiming Low does more than just comfort moms...
  6. Family Activities

    3 educational outdoor games

    By Michelle Maffei on Jul 25, 2011
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    A recent study by The Kaiser Family Foundation found that today's eight to 18-year-olds spend an average of 7-1/2 hours each day...
  7. Tough Love

    Meet Kit of Blogging Dangerously

    By Naomi de la Torre on Jul 22, 2011
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    Kit is an anonymous blogger who writes the hilarious and sometimes shocking Blogging Dangerously, where vibrators are as likely a...
  8. Tough Love

    Meet blogger Jessica Gottlieb

    By Naomi de la Torre on Jul 22, 2011
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    Jessica Gottlieb is one of the most influential bloggers in America. She’s been called Power Mom by Nielsen, one of the Top 50 Mom...
  9. Mom & Dad

    How to mend fences with your extended family

    By Jen Klein on Jul 21, 2011
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    While many of us count “family” as an area of primary importance in our lives, many of us also may have a little secret: a rift with...
  10. Child Development & Health

    Does my child need therapy?

    By Abbi Perets on Jul 20, 2011
    A bout of low self-esteem, a new habit of throwing tantrums... at age 10. A behavior you could ignore once or twice but are suddenly...
  11. Teen School & Education

    Should you encourage your teenager to go to art school?

    By Jen Klein on Jul 20, 2011
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    “Mom, I decided I want to go to art school.” The words hang in the air. Sure, you’ve encouraged your child’s artistic and creative...
  12. Mom & Dad

    No, life is not fair

    By Tiernan McKay on Jul 19, 2011
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    The other day, I overheard my five-year-old son tell my seven-year-old daughter that, “Life is not fair.” While the heated...
  13. Toys & Play

    10 Playtime activities with an infant

    By Beth Feldman on Jul 14, 2011
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    While you may think that your day as a new mom will be occupied by feeding, sleeping and diaper changing, there are moments...
  14. Child Development & Health

    Aromatherapy for kids

    By Tiernan McKay on Jul 14, 2011
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    If you are dedicated to green living, you've probably heard of essential oils, but have you tapped into their potential? Essential...
  15. Family Activities

    10 Frugal family fun ideas

    By Suzi Milovanovic on Jun 29, 2011
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    As parents, we can easily get wrapped up planning big, elaborate and expensive outings with our children to places like the circus...
  16. Marriage

    Trusting your husband with baby

    By Noelle Nelson on Jun 16, 2011
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    You're puzzled. Your husband is this great guy who cares about people, likes animals and comes through in an emergency. However,...
  17. Children's School & Education

    Are homeschooled kids really lacking in socialization?

    By Naomi de la Torre on Jun 15, 2011
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    With the growing numbers of homeschooled kids getting into Ivy League universities, most people would now agree that homeschooling...
  18. Tough Love

    How do I say "no"?

    By Kit @ Blogging Dangerously on Jun 14, 2011
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    In this installment of Tough Love, Kit from Blogging Dangerously offers tips on learning to say "no."
  19. Family Activities

    Canning 101

    By Tiernan McKay on Jun 10, 2011
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    Our grandmothers canned and preserved food, so why don't we? Although it's a bit of a lost art, canning still has its place,...
  20. Parenting Advice & Columns

    No rest for the weary

    By Geralyn Broder Murray on Jun 1, 2011
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    Listen to Your Mothers is a space to come together with the ones who understand the maternal struggle and joy best -- in the hopes...
  21. Activities for Kids

    Camps for special needs and special interests

    By Michelle Maffei on May 31, 2011
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    Summer camp is an experience that can change your child forever. From camps with religious focus to camps for special needs...