Parenting

Talking to Children about 9/11

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September 11th brings to mind so many images for us all. Some remember the buildings burning. Others think of the firefighters. Myself, I remember sitting in the family room with three pre-schoolers who were shocked that I let them watch Nick Jr. all morning long. While they enjoyed this un-heard of luxury, I was glued to [...]

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Choosing Career Over Family: How It Affects Your Fertility

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We may live in the 21st century, but it’s still a man’s world out there. According to Forbes magazine, out of the 63 million American women in the workforce, less than 2 percent of the country’s biggest companies have female chief executives. Women comprise 50 percent of the U.S. workforce, but women with families are [...]

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Getting Ready for the Lunch Bunch

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Looking for a fun way to send the little ones back to school? Drop the PBJ and chips and send your children back to school with a wider variety of lunches. Dairy There are more options than that little carton of milk from the cafeteria. Yoghurt manufacturers have gone to great lengths to make their [...]

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Four Best Video Games For Kids

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By Guest Blogger, Maria Davis Now, hold on a minute. You probably read the title of this post, and immediately started drafting a rant in your head. The last thing kids need is more video games! They need to be outside! Why, when I was their age, I had to be dragged into the house, [...]

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Pets and How They Prevent Allergies in Children

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Pet allergies in children are a sad reality, and it can deprive kids of knowing the wonderful experience of owning a cat or a dog. If you’re a dog or cat lover, you don’t have to give up your pet for your child. According to new research, exposing infants (under one year old) to a [...]

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My Kids’ Best And Worst Birthday Parties: Creating Memories, Going All-Out (Or Not) And Having Fun!

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Guest post by Author and Mom Blogger, Christina Simon. Depending on where you live, kids birthday parties can be a really BIG deal. I live in Los Angeles where, starting as early as preschool, the competition heats up to see who can have the most “fun” party. I put “fun” in quotes because it’s also code [...]

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What’s Your Child Worth? According to the USDA, $226,920

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Would you dare put a price tag on your child? The government does each and every year. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) released its annual report, Expenditures on Children by Families earlier this week, and it estimated the cost of raising a child (from infancy to age 18) at $226,920. This estimate is for [...]

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Flying with Kids: Navigating an Airport with Toddlers

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Guest post by Richard Greenwood from Flight Centre. Airports are busy and hectic places even for adults, so negotiating one with a toddler in tow can be a nightmare. We’ve come up with our top tips for making sure you keep your cool next time you and the little one are off on a family holiday. [...]

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Top 5 Do’s & Don’ts For First Time Mothers

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Guest Post by Blake. Becoming a mother for the first time is very likely the most exciting time of a women’s life. It can also be the most overwhelming and nerve-wracking. Here are some tips for getting through the preparation and early months of motherhood. Top 5 Do’s for First Time Mothers 1. Do prepare [...]

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