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by Laura Larsen posted in Mom Stories And neither is my son! I think these mis-perceptions about men come from a greater overall awareness of sexual abuse: how to recognize it, and what to do about it, which really is a great thing. All kids should be taught the difference between good and bad touches, [...]

by Sabrina Garibian posted in Mom Stories Let’s talk potty training. We are on day eight of potty training our 19 month old. I’ll pause while you make your judgments, if you choose to do so. And now I’ll reply that no, he’s not too young and yes, he is ready. We introduced the potty [...]

by Kami Bigler posted in Life & Home Okay, so your kids are going to love these marshmallow shooters! They are different from the usual marshmallow shooters made of PVC pipe that we all know, and I think they’re better too. The best thing about them, besides the fact that they’re ridiculously cheap, is that [...]

by BabyCenter Featured Expert posted in Life & Home By Meghan McAndrews, Senior Editor, BettyCrocker.com  Tiaras, magic potion and a cake straight out of a fairy tale — what more could your little princess possibly wish for in a birthday party? Whether she’s enamored with a certain fairy-tale heroine or finds any excuse to don ...

by Dina Freeman posted in Mom Stories I’m ashamed to say that I didn’t know much about preeclampsia before the much-talked-about episode of Downton Abbey aired earlier this year in the U.S. (spoiler alert for those who aren’t caught up yet!) This is pretty scary, given the fact that I’ve given birth to two children [...]

by BabyCenter Guest Blogger posted in Life & Home Here’s a post from our friends at Kiwi Crate. Mason jars are a great medium for crafting and exploring with kids. They’re sturdy enough to survive heat, cold, and being dropped by slippery fingers. They’re clear, so they make great display cases. Best of all, they’re [...]

by Carolyn Robertson posted in Mom Stories When it came time to celebrate her daughter Emma’s 5th birthday, photographer Jaime Moore decided to turn her lens on her favorite little subject. But she found herself struggling with exactly how to mark the milestone. “I had been searching everywhere for new-creative inspiration for her ...

Main Photo:  Photo by: Working Mother Editor Mom in Robe If you’re inclined to dig into office doings before heading out, here’s how to keep it sane. Review. Take a few minutes before the kids get up to structure your day. Be realistic about the day’s demands and fight the urge to overschedule. Instead, prioritize [...]

by Nicole Mabry posted in Mom Stories Moms are full of advice for their children. Some call it mother wit. Some call it mother wisdom. Some call it what was she thinking? Here is some of the best and worst advice from the mothers of our Bargain Hunters group members. The good: Think before you [...]

by Stacie Lewis posted in Mom Stories “Ohhhhhh bathy-bathy-bathy-bathy-wath” is spirited song I composed to sing to my toddler before his bath at night. (I use the word “compose” loosely, but Beyonce you know who to call when it’s time to write your next album.) Lately, he doesn’t race around in a frenzy of ...