parenting

  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. Baby & Toddler

    Canadian couple raising a "genderless" baby

    By Laura Willard on May 25, 2011
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    A Canadian couple made the decision to raise a "genderless" baby and is doing so by not revealing the baby's sex to anyone. Kathy...
  4. Family Fun

    Should your teen become a Junior Camp Counselor?

    By Michelle Maffei on May 24, 2011
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    Each summer, teens flock to camp -- but not as campers. Many camps offer Junior Camp Counselor positions that give teens the...
  5. Child Development & Health

    What toxic household items are you using?

    By Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick on May 24, 2011
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    What toxic items are lurking in your house that could harm your family? Find out what you should ditch and keep from room to room...
  6. Baby Names

    How to find a unique -- not weird -- baby name

    By Kim Grundy on May 23, 2011
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    There is a fine art to picking a baby name that is unique, but not weird or too "out there." If you are looking for a baby boy name...
  7. Baby & Toddler

    How to safely store breast milk

    By Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick on May 23, 2011
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    Once you’ve determined which breast milk pump is right for your lifestyle, the question becomes: How do I safely store my baby’s...
  8. Tweens, Teens & College

    5 tips for traveling with tweens

    By Michelle Maffei on May 20, 2011
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    The road to raising a tween can be filled with bumps, but hitting the road with your tween can be filled with even more challenges....
  9. Child Development & Health

    Why is one child a risk taker and the other a couch potato?

    By Jen Klein on May 17, 2011
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    Every day mothers across the country and across the world marvel: How can two children from the same home be so different?! Same...
  10. Mom & Dad

    Hidden cell phone dangers

    By Tiernan McKay on May 17, 2011
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    If you use your phone to take pictures and use social networking sites to post them online, you could be leaving yourself open to...
  11. Tweens, Teens & College

    Botox Mom: Not who she says she is, loses custody of her daughter

    By Laura Willard on May 17, 2011
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    First, Kerry Brown went on Good Morning America , insisting that it was perfectly acceptable to give her eight-year-old daughter...
  12. Baby Names

    Top 7 baby name mistakes

    By Kim Grundy on May 16, 2011
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    Picking a baby name is one of the biggest decisions new parents will make -- but it should also be fun! How can you take the stress...
  13. Children's School & Education

    What is unschooling?

    By Naomi de la Torre on May 16, 2011
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    To those brought up in a strict school environment, the idea of unschooling seems almost unfathomable. But this growing movement...
  14. School Age Kids

    How to afford to send your kids to camp

    By Michelle Maffei on May 11, 2011
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    Dream of giving your child the same summer camp experience you had as a child, but worried that you won't be able to swing the costs...
  15. Preschoolers

    How to prep your child for bridal party duties

    By Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick on May 11, 2011
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    Every couple wants a memorable wedding, but sometimes the inclusion of miniature brides, flower girls or ring bearers of a certain...
  16. Children's School & Education

    Homeschool: Why are so many parents choosing it?

    By Naomi de la Torre on May 11, 2011
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    What is behind this growing movement in home education? With over two million students being homeschooled in the United States,...
  17. Activities for Kids

    High-tech, musical and artsy summer camps for kids

    By Elizabeth Weiss McGolerick on May 9, 2011
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    Is your child a film-lover? A budding scientist? A Grammy-winner in the making? Here are some of the most unique camps and summer...
  18. Monday Mom Challenge

    Monday Mom challenge: Repair your romance

    By Jen Klein on May 9, 2011
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    Every romance has ups and downs. And when a romantic pair is also a parental pair, it can take extra work to keep the romance alive....
  19. Activities for Kids

    Summer camp packing checklist

    By Michelle Maffei on May 4, 2011
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    Packing for camp is an art form. Unlike sending your child for a sleepover at a friend's house, a stay at a resident camp can last...
  20. Family Activities

    7 Kid-friendly outdoor activities

    By Tiernan McKay on May 4, 2011
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    With spring fast approaching, it's time to get the kids back into nature. Exposing them to a wide range of outdoor activities at a...
  21. School Age Kids

    Is the iconic Barbie bad news?

    By Sarah W. Caron on May 4, 2011
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    Barbie might be an icon, but she’s also a hot button topic for controversy. Some say the blond bombshell is all in good fun, while...