Waiting to Find Out the Sex: Selfish, Fun or Both?
Posted April 28, 2008 - 15:02 by Sonja Stewart
What are you having? A baby. Why it's ok to keep the gender a mystery, even if it means a clash with your mother-in-law.10 Easy Ways to Make the Farmer's Market Fun for Kids
Taking your kids to a farmer's market this season? Make sure it's a fun trip with these 10 tips.
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Cavities Part 1: Are Fluoride Supplements The Answer?
Posted April 28, 2008 - 13:45 by Fred Lee
Cavities are on the rise. Every parent I know is worried about them, but is taking supplemental fluoride the answer, or just another potential problem?
Why Stay-At-Home-Dads Are Good For Families
Posted April 27, 2008 - 05:09 by Fred Lee
Stay-at-home-dads might not get the respect they deserve, but being at home with the children goes a long way to promoting a balanced, healthy, and happy environment for the entire family.
Online Coupons and Freebies
Posted April 26, 2008 - 09:14 by Lori Kerrigan
Coupon cutting just got easier. Here are links and information on online coupons sites, stores that take double coupons listed by state, and freebies!
Parenting Bucket List
Posted April 25, 2008 - 12:46 by Sherry Pardy
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.
Are Mothers Of Boys (Only) Considered Real Moms?
Posted April 25, 2008 - 11:04 by Julie Rains
I’ll admit that as the mom of 2 male children and no female ones, I sometimes feel invalidated in my motherhood. Am I being overly sensitive or is there a bias against moms with sons?
A Child's Vegetable Garden: Cultivating Fun, Learning, and Responsibility
Posted April 25, 2008 - 07:19 by Fred Marmorstein
Working and playing together provides parents and children a fantastic opportunity to forge the foundations of a healthy, meaningful relationship. Creating a simple vegetable garden is one way that you and your child can build and maintain that wonderful bond.
A Suburban Mom: Notes from the Asylum--Today's Moms Can Relate!
Posted April 25, 2008 - 07:10 by Karen Putz
Meredith O'Brien says that the real story of motherhood is honest, flawed, oftentimes idiotic, sleep-deprived and messy. Her book will make you laugh and nod your head in agreement.
Sun, Fun and Allergies - Remedy Ideas and Preventative Actions
Posted April 25, 2008 - 06:25 by Lori Kerrigan
The sun is out, so why does your family feel so yucky? Allergies! Here are preventative measures and remedy ideas to limit the impact allergies take on you and your little ones!
Combat Fatigue - 10 Tips To Help You Make It Through The Day
Posted April 25, 2008 - 04:09 by Fred Lee
Sure, we’re all tired, but our kids need us to be at our best. So here are some tips that have helped me to combat fatigue and make it through the day.
The Icky Gooey List of Disgusting Things Only Parents Would Do…
Posted April 24, 2008 - 14:43 by Maggie Wells
Parents do some pretty disgusting, microbiology defying things...here are some of the top icky gooey things most parents find themselves doing that they wouldn't have dreamed of doing before they had kids. Hey, you can't keep them in a bubble––and it's a mess out there.
THE CHOICE BETWEEN FEEDING HER BABY BREAST MILK OR FORMULA IS MOM’S ALONE
Posted April 24, 2008 - 10:05 by Katherine Turner
Dear Mammary Militia: Thanks for the personal interest in informing all of us about the benefits of breastfeeding like we haven’t been made aware in our prenatal visits, books and articles, or in conversations with people who actually know us, like family and friends. Now mind your own business.
Gender Selection
Posted April 24, 2008 - 03:20 by Fred Lee
That banana on top of your bowl of cereal just might hold the key to whether you have a baby boy or girl.
Breaking Up With Elmo: A Lazy Parent's Call to Arms
Posted April 23, 2008 - 14:37 by Sonja Stewart
Elmo, it isn’t you. Really, it’s me. Don’t blame yourself. How I broke up with television and beat lazy parenting.
Parent Toolbox: Turn Up The Volume On Your Inner Voice
Posted April 23, 2008 - 13:27 by Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
We all have that little voice that whispers good ideas. We all ignore it sometimes. We’ve all regretted ignoring it. Why do we not pay attention to our own inner wisdom? What could we do to improve our inner listener? And how do we pass on this kind of awareness to our children?
Avoiding arguments part 1 - Gift Cloning.
Posted April 22, 2008 - 18:50 by Paul Michael
As a regular writer for our sister blog Wisebread, this article goes against every frugal bone in my body. It pains me to even think about it but the result is worth it, even if it hurts my wallet and my idea of getting more bang for your buck. When it comes time for gifts, you can stop a lot of arguments by buying the same thing for every kid.
Medically Induced Twins….For A Healthy Fertile Couple….What?
Posted April 22, 2008 - 10:22 by Lori Kerrigan
Twins, they are double the love, double the joy, double the curls. But are medical treatments for a fertile, healthy couple justified if they are able to have children without medical assistance……but just really want twins…..hmm, I say no.
Sweep the Blues Away
Posted April 22, 2008 - 09:00 by Sherry Pardy
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!
Rock Concert For Kids
Posted April 22, 2008 - 03:55 by Fred Lee
Get ready to dance and have fun as Dan Zanes and Friends brings the live concert experience to families everywhere.
Hallmark's new adhesive gift wrap giveaway!
Posted April 21, 2008 - 21:03 by Lynn Truong
Hallmark has launched an innovative adhesive wrapping paper. The paper has a sticky coating (like a post-it note, but stronger) so it's self-adhering. We have 3 rolls to give away, just in time to wrap Mother's Day gifts!
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