Moms / Mom Tips
If you’re a new parent readying yourself for the first outing with baby, then you might wonder what else goes into the diaper bag…besides the obvious diapers, of course. It’s best to have the diaper bag packed while you’re still pregnant and waiting for baby to arrive. After all, in…
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Smartphones seem to make most aspects of life easier and more entertaining. So why not use them to help you out with your most important job – parenting? You already know that some apps keep your kids entertained while you’re running errands or in the car. But a few apps…
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“I’m telling!” may be the most annoying phrase that your child emits, particularly around the preschool age. But tattling usually boils down to one motivation: getting attention. Excessive tattling usually happens when kids aren’t mature enough to settle conflicts among themselves, and that’s normal for younger children. They look to…
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There’s a hot hobby that has launched a thousand blogs, inspired a whole lot of classes and saved families cash on the things they buy all the time, like groceries. Maybe it’s a result of the recession, but couponing has become all the rage for moms who want to save…
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It’s summer, and the buck stops here for many teens. The break is the perfect opportunity for teens to get their feet wet in becoming gainfully employed. In addition to getting workplace experience, the income can also ease the burden on Mom and Dad’s purse. Although summer jobs were a…
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There’s nothing cuter or cooler than seeing a toddler donning a pair of sunglasses. What many parents don’t consider is the health benefits behind those Foster Grants. Kiddie sunglasses are more than just a fashion statement — they’re a necessity in protecting your child’s eyes. The right pair of sunglasses…
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Does your kid plunk down in front of the PlayStation or Wii, or grab his Nintendo DS first thing when he gets home from school? If you’re concerned about the frequency at which your child is playing video games, then it may be time to take a look at his…
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As kids grow up, it’s healthy and fun for them to compete in sports such as soccer, baseball, basketball, gymnastics, football and even extreme sports, including mountain biking, BMX and skateboarding. But while all that physical activity is beneficial for growing bodies, there is the chance of getting hurt. Consider…
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There are an array of dizzying options for how you might deliver your new baby, so how can you figure out what’s right for you and your new bundle of joy? Many hospitals and birthing centers offer doulas — a strange word that describes a birth helper. But with midwives,…
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From potty training to breaking curfew, kids always find a way to challenge and sometimes completely frustrate their parents. As a mom, how can you cope with the curveballs kids will inevitably throw at you during their 18 years – or more – under your roof? First, gauge yours and…
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