2011

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Kid Wisdom

Kid Wisdom

Six-year-olds are way funnier than Jimmy Fallon. Find out why!

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Teen Angst Sucks … For You, Too!

Teen Angst Sucks … For You, Too!

So there you are, humming along, feeling pretty great about your relationship with your pre-teen. He’s happy and engaged with life, the family and you, and things for the most part seem pretty peachy. Then for no apparent reason, he seems headed for the Dark Side. “Anakin!” you call out. “Come back!” But the little [...]

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News U Can Use: 26.2 Before Birth?

News U Can Use: 26.2 Before Birth?

Amber Miller completed the Chicago Marathon and delivered a healthy baby girl a few hours later. Safe or high-risk?

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Peace and Joy to All…

Peace and Joy to All…

May the new year bring much love and laughter to all the children (past and current) of the world.

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Baby, What a Big Surprise!

Baby, What a Big Surprise!

10 things that may amaze you about kidlet’s first year. Actually, 11.

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Tug-Of-War At Christmastime

My ex in-laws invited my kids for Christmas but I wanted to spend the day with them. What should I do??

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Happy Hanukkah!

Happy Hanukkah!

May the festival of lights bring joy and illumination to you and your family. Enjoy the celebration!

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Occupy December: 5 Joyful Protests if Christmas is Not Your Gig

Occupy December: 5 Joyful Protests if Christmas is Not Your Gig

Do you end up wanting to crawl under the covers for the month of December? Fear not! There’s hope for you, Mama …

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News U Can Use: The 20 Unhealthiest Cereals

News U Can Use: The 20 Unhealthiest Cereals

Learn the truth about the calories, fat and sugar that lurk in the most important meal of the day.

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