No Children Zone

Kids Eat Free....Or Really Cheap

Posted 1 week 1 day ago by Lori Kerrigan

Finances, Shopping, Relocation, Entertainment, Time Management

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Tired of cooking? Does your budget not stretch enough to cover dining out with the entire family? Check out these restaurants where kids eat free....or really cheap!

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Please Stop Giving Advice. It isn't Helpful.

Posted 4 weeks 6 days ago by Corina Fiore

Safety, Discipline, Home Life, Education, Pregnancy, Social Skills, Birth, No Children Zone, Etiquette, New Parents, Conflict Resolution, Work Balance, Culture, Relationships

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The picture represents how I feel about unsolicited or absolute advice: angry and annoyed. I often ignore advice, shake my head in agreement, and move on my way. I wasn't always that way, and I was reminded of the havoc unsolicited advice can reap on a family when reading a message board this week.

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Exhausted? Frustrated? Rx: Strong Dose Of Make Believe

Posted 8 weeks 4 days ago by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer

Home Life, Social Skills, Learning Tools, Wellness

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Exhausted? Frustrated with work? Needing a change of scene? Your toddler might have just the right medicine. Call it a placebo, call it new age but a big dose of Make Believe might be just what you need. Here’s how it works.

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The Impact of Childhood Trauma on Parenthood

Posted 8 weeks 5 days ago by Sonja Stewart

No Children Zone, Wellness

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How dealing with past childhood traumas can make you a better parent. One day at a time.

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The Art of Offering Your Child Choices (And How it Can Backfire With Your Spouse)

Posted 9 weeks 5 days ago by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer

Discipline, Sex & Relationships, Conflict Resolution

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“Give your child options!” say the parenting experts. And with my toddler, “sharing the control” works very well. It works so well I’ve started using it with my husband. Uh oh.

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How to Say "No!"

Posted 11 weeks 7 hours ago by Sonja Stewart

Family Planning, Discipline, Time Management

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Two letters, one word, so hard to say. What my two year old is teaching me to say with tact and purpose, one tantrum at a time.

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Can Sex Be Sexy When Going Through Infertility? Yes!

Posted 11 weeks 3 days ago by Lori Kerrigan

Planning, Conceiving, Sex & Relationships

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Infertility can leave your sex life anything but sexy. If baby making has led to a lack of sexiness in your love life, don't get discouraged, sexy can come back!

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6 Easy Meals the Entire Family Will Love

Posted 11 weeks 5 days ago by Lori Kerrigan

Time Management, Nutrition

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Your family is hungry and the last thing you want to spend the energy you have left on is coming up with a meal plan. Here are 6 recipes that are not only easy, but they guarantee success in my house!

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My Name is Lori and I Am Infertile: Surviving Depression Caused by Infertility

Posted 12 weeks 1 day ago by Lori Kerrigan

Conceiving, Wellness, Diseases & Disorders

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Depression caused by infertility can leave an individual feeling helpless, overwhelmed and cheated. Here is how one person not only survived depression triggered by infertility, but lives a greater life because of it.

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Online Coupons and Freebies

Posted 12 weeks 4 days ago by Lori Kerrigan

Finances, Shopping, Time Management

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Coupon cutting just got easier. Here are links and information on online coupons sites, stores that take double coupons listed by state, and freebies!

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Parenting Bucket List

Posted 12 weeks 5 days ago by Sherry Pardy

Health, Social Skills, Relocation, Entertainment, New Parents, Culture, Relationships, Wellness, Extra Curricular

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In thinking about all the things I want to do before I die, I realized there were just as many, if not more, to do with/for my kids before I kicked the bucket.

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Sweep the Blues Away

Posted 13 weeks 1 day ago by Sherry Pardy

Chores, Home Life, Health, New Parents, Time Management, Work Balance, Relationships, Diseases & Disorders

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Got a nasty case of Baby Blues or something a bit more serious? Try doing some spring cleaning to chase the clouds, and dust bunnies away!

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Light's Out! Why I'm No Longer Energy Efficient

Posted 13 weeks 2 days ago by Sonja Stewart

Safety, Family Planning, Home Life, Health, Healthcare, Wellness

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I ripped out every energy saving light bulb in my house. Yes my energy bill is (a lot) higher. But after doing some research, I realized, being pregnant, and having a toddler in my home, it was the right thing to do.

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Morning Sickness, Cured!

Posted 14 weeks 3 hours ago by Sonja Stewart

Family Planning, Health, Pregnancy, Nutrition, Healthcare, Wellness

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Yes you are thrilled about the new baby. But your stomach and head have other ideas. The good news is, you don't have to feel horrible in your first trimester. Really. It just takes patience, planning, and potato chips.

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Errands Without the Stress!

Posted 14 weeks 1 day ago by Lori Kerrigan

Finances, Shopping, Pregnancy, Entertainment, Learning Tools, New Parents, Time Management

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Do you know that taking care of errands can actually be relaxing? Check out these top online shopping "hot spot" sites, cozy up to your computer, and get those errands done!

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Dirty Little Secrets

Posted 15 weeks 2 days ago by Sonja Stewart

Health, Etiquette, New Parents, Healthcare, Wellness

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I found out I can go four days without a shower. But just because I can, doesn't mean I should. Here's how my family survives my funk.

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Are Autism and Vaccinations Linked?

Posted 15 weeks 3 days ago by Lori Kerrigan

Vaccines, New Parents, Healthcare, Wellness, Diseases & Disorders

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Has the controversial debate over autism and its relationship to vaccinations left you more confused than clear on what direction to take? Here are four questions that had me confused, and the answers that I found.

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5 Easy Suggestions for Fighting the Cold and Flu – The Natural Way!

Posted 15 weeks 6 days ago by Lori Kerrigan

Finances, Health, Nutrition, Healthcare, Wellness, Diseases & Disorders

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Are you battling the flu or cold? Are you tired of medicating your family with over-the-counter drugs? Take a look at these 5 easy suggestions for fighting the cold and flu, the natural way.

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Win: 7 Steps to Sanity On-Line Mentoring Program:

Posted 16 weeks 21 hours ago by Carole Fogarty

Work Balance

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If you are struggling with work/life balance, feeling drained and have lost your sense of humor, then please, please, put your hand up to win a copy of the 7 steps to sanity on-line mentoring program by Jennifer Jefferies.

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New TLC Show Continues The Greatest Debate

Posted 17 weeks 1 day ago by Sherry Pardy

Home Life, Social Skills, Entertainment, Work Balance

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Who would've thought Tracey Gold, of all people, would find herself at the epicenter of a firestorm. A debate war of the worst kind...a Mommy war.

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