Get Carded: Cool Valentine’s Ideas

Get Carded: Cool Valentine’s Ideas

Moms / Mom Tips

What’s not to love about Valentine’s Day? Plenty, if you don’t get your act together for this favorite pastime. For kids, there’s nothing grander than exchanging those traditional Valentines with classmates, friends and family. And face it, you don’t really have an excuse for not being prepared. From card stores…

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Make a Good Call with Kids’ Cell Phones

Make a Good Call with Kids’ Cell Phones

Moms / Mom Tips

The idea of owning a cell phone appeals to most kids, especially tweens, who are forming social groups and getting involved in after-school activities. But how do you know when it’s time to let them phone home with their very own phone? The first thing to investigate is whether or…

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Table Talk: Manners Matter

Table Talk: Manners Matter

Moms / Mom Tips

Eating a nice meal with a child can seem downright unappetizing at times if the child’s manners leave a lot to be desired. Teach your kids manners without starting a food fight. The best time to start teaching table manners is as early as they can hold a spoon. Start…

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Throw the Book at Your Children

Throw the Book at Your Children

Moms / Mom Tips

Between television, video games and all of the other daily distractions, some people often forget to read between the lines, or read at all, for that matter. When it comes to activities you do with your children, there is no substitute for reading. The American Association of Pediatrics maintains that…

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Oh, Brother: Dealing with Sibling Rivalry

Oh, Brother: Dealing with Sibling Rivalry

Moms / Mom Tips

It may start with your 2-year-old clandestinely pinching his newborn sister…but sibling rivalry can last for years when it goes unchecked. When they’re small, squabbles about toys, personal space and competitions for affection seem to spark rivalry. When a toy dispute arises, resist the urge to intervene every time. Siblings…

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Puberty: A Change Is Gonna Come

Puberty: A Change Is Gonna Come

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Perhaps one of the most confusing and embarrassing times of a person’s life is when they begin undergoing puberty. The best way to handle it with your kids is to be prepared. Don’t expect your kids to feel comfortable asking you any and all questions about the changes their bodies…

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Keep an Eye on Your Child’s Peepers

Keep an Eye on Your Child’s Peepers

Moms / Mom Tips

Jeepers, creepers, are you keeping an eye on those peepers? Making sure your kids have healthy eyes is extremely important. That means you need to take action now… and not wait until eye issues arise. Newborn babies should be examined to make sure eyes are functioning properly. After one year,…

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11 Holiday Treats You’ll Never Dessert

11 Holiday Treats You’ll Never Dessert

Moms / Mom Tips

‘Tis the season to crave those sweet treats. From festive fruit cakes to Christmas cookies, it seems like mid-November to January is just one long binge. But if you’re going to indulge, you might as well do it right. So why not dive in to these gourmet goodies that go…

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Fast Fixes for Mom Mistakes

Fast Fixes for Mom Mistakes

Moms / Mom Tips

No one is perfect, and that fact becomes even more obvious when you become a parent. It’s tough not to hold yourself up to traditional mom role models, like June Cleaver, but even June Cleaver wasn’t that perfect. She just didn’t have “experts” like Dr. Phil and Oprah telling her…

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Baby Weight Reality Check

Baby Weight Reality Check

Moms / Mom Tips

It’s been four weeks since your little bundle of joy came into the world, and you’re finally ready to pose in a bikini on the front of a magazine, right? Of course not. It’s time for new moms to get realistic – and more forgiving – about losing the baby…

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