Parents, Kids and Time Alone

Parents, Kids and Time Alone

Moms / Mom Time

“What are some of the ways in which you explain to kids that mom and dad need time alone, without feeling guilty about it?” A journalist, writing an article on having time alone and couple time when you have kids, asked me this question. Parents will feel guilty only when…

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How Children Express Sadness

How Children Express Sadness

Moms / Mom Tips

Children express emotions in a range of ways, and they may not always seem like appropriate reactions. Being scolded might turn a child into a wailing, hysterical mess, but the death of a close family member might be met with stoicism. This is because children model their behavior after what…

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The Best Ways to Tackle Disney

The Best Ways to Tackle Disney

Moms / Mom Tips

They say it’s the happiest place in the world, and surely it makes for a great family vacation. But before you don the mouse ears and take off, there are a few tips and tricks to get the most out of your Disney vacation. First, consider the age of your…

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Help Your Child Make Friends

Help Your Child Make Friends

Moms / Mom Tips

While it’s true that you can’t do everything for your child, there’s no reason you can’t guide him down the right path, especially when it comes to making friends. Bonding with others can be a new experience for younger children. Of course, you can lead by example, but there are…

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Don’t Let Rainy (Or Snowy) Days Get You Down

Don’t Let Rainy (Or Snowy) Days Get You Down

Moms / Mom Tips

Admit it – there’s nothing fun about rainy days, especially when there are kids in the picture. Within a few hours, it feels like everybody has come down with a serious case of cabin fever. There are ways to be prepared for the worst-case scenario. Arm yourself with these techniques…

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Ten Famous Toy Recalls

Ten Famous Toy Recalls

Moms / Activities

The number of recalls issued by toy manufacturers is staggering. Today there seems to be little attention and thought in the design of children’s toys, other than to make them as cheaply as possible. The design level is certainly lacking the element of making safety first. It is apparent the…

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Celebrate G-Day in Style

Celebrate G-Day in Style

Moms / Mom Tips

Pop Pop. Mom Mom. Papa. Nana. Grandpa. Grandma. They go by many different names, but their role is always the same – to spoil their grandchildren with hugs, kisses and everything in between. Every year, Grandparents Day falls on the first Sunday after Labor Day. When Marian McQuade founded National…

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The Rules of Online Dating for Single Moms

The Rules of Online Dating for Single Moms

Moms / Mom Time

Are you a single mom and ready to mingle? The thought of the bar scene could be intimidating, and the pickings at the PTA meeting are slim. Dipping a toe in the dating pool could be a little easier if you start online. Online dating has exploded in popularity in…

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Tantrum Time: Ways to Stop the Madness

Tantrum Time: Ways to Stop the Madness

Moms / Mom Tips

It’s every parent’s worst nightmare — the incessant crying that just doesn’t seem to cease. For new — and old — parents, those crying jags can feel like they go on forever. Fits of screams that don’t stop…no matter what you do. But have you really tried everything? There are…

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