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From Kim Kardashian‘s parenting tips to Snooki‘s new baby photo with Lorenzo, catch up on all things mommy with our favorite links of the week. Read more from source:“ivillage.com”

by BabyCenter Staff posted in Mom Stories By: Linda Murray, Global Editor in Chief, BabyCenter No one cares more about a baby than his or her mother. But many women simply don’t have the information they need to make healthy choices for their family. If your only source of advice is the village elders, you [...]

Ever have a day where you feel like you just don’t cut it as a parent? Feel better by tuning in to Mad Men to watch Betty Draper Francis screwing up way worse than you ever could. Read more from source:“ivillage.com”

by BabyCenter Staff posted in Mom Stories By: Linda Murray, Global Editor in Chief, BabyCenter No one cares more about a baby than his or her mother. But many women simply don’t have the information they need to make healthy choices for their family. If your only source of advice is the village elders, you [...]

by Joey Lombardi posted in Mom Stories Don’t let the headline fool you, I am not suggesting someone working at a call center would/could/should raise your child. I stumbled upon a great essay yesterday written by Mark Oppenheimer that points out that there are various aspects of raising a child that we farm out to [...]

by Gwen Dewar, Ph.D. posted in Mom Stories Some people rarely use their hands when they talk. Others can’t imagine not using them. Live and let live? Sure. But make no mistake: When it comes to learning, teaching, and long-term recall, gestures are a big help. The evidence has been accumulating for years. People who [...]

by Joey Lombardi posted in Mom Stories In the last year, I have found myself becoming less flexible. Most people would probably agree that being inflexible is not trait well suited for fatherhood, but I disagree. On the surface, I am the same affable guy that I have always been, but something has changed. My [...]

by Carolyn Robertson posted in Mom Stories Parenting is so much easier before you have kids. I was reminded of this fact as I read New York Times blogger Frank Bruni’s weekend piece, A Childless Bystander’s Baffled Hymn. Hot on the heels of Tiger Mom, French Mom, Eagle Mom – I’m sure I missed a [...]

by Betsy Shaw posted in Mom Stories When all else fails, tough love gets results. Munchkin, a California company specializing in “kids products that excite,” has introduced a new line of non-toxic soaps that are safe and gentle enough to wash your child’s mouth out with but still get the message across that sassy, ...

by Betsy Shaw posted in Mom Stories When all else fails, tough love gets results. Munchkin, a California company specializing in “kids products that excite,” has introduced a new line of non-toxic soaps that are safe and gentle enough to wash your child’s mouth out with but still get the message across that sassy, ...