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1. Super Summer Reading for All Ages
[MOMS]
There's plenty to do inside on rainy summer days, and if you have a child who's not a big reader, then there's no time like summer to get him interested in books. They're great to take along on road trips and airplanes, too, and it does today's kids good to unplug from video games and computers once in awhile. Scholastic.com partners with schools for book fairs and other events; give your child's school a call to see if ordering from... Read More
There's plenty to do inside on rainy summer days, and if you have a child who's not a big reader, then there's no time like summer to get him interested in books. They're great to take along on road trips and airplanes, too, and it does today's kids good to unplug from video games and computers once in awhile. Scholastic.com partners with schools for book fairs and other events; give your child's school a call to see if ordering from... Read More
2. 20 Essentials Every Working Mom Needs
[MOMS]
The title of "working mom" could be applied to any mother -- as we all know, raising children is a full-time job in itself. For those who also work outside the home, the tug of war between mommyhood and a 9-to-5 job can be downright exhausting. If you want to succeed in everything you do, it's important you have the working mom's survival kit. Here are 20 (tangible and intangible) essentials that every woman needs. ... Read More
The title of "working mom" could be applied to any mother -- as we all know, raising children is a full-time job in itself. For those who also work outside the home, the tug of war between mommyhood and a 9-to-5 job can be downright exhausting. If you want to succeed in everything you do, it's important you have the working mom's survival kit. Here are 20 (tangible and intangible) essentials that every woman needs. ... Read More
3. Potty Mouths: How to Punish
[MOMS]
There's nothing worse than having a young child who curses like a sailor. While it's great your child is learning the art of verbal communication, there's nothing proper about a potty mouth. In most cases, we have nobody but ourselves to blame. Unless they're being exposed to foul language at school, among friends or on television, the source is likely you and your partner. So if your child's mouth has taken on a life of his own, the... Read More
There's nothing worse than having a young child who curses like a sailor. While it's great your child is learning the art of verbal communication, there's nothing proper about a potty mouth. In most cases, we have nobody but ourselves to blame. Unless they're being exposed to foul language at school, among friends or on television, the source is likely you and your partner. So if your child's mouth has taken on a life of his own, the... Read More
4. Top Parenting Challenges: How to Deal
[MOMS]
From potty training to breaking curfew, kids always find a way to challenge and sometimes completely frustrate their parents. As a mom, how can you cope with the curveballs kids will inevitably throw at you during their 18 years - or more - under your roof? First, gauge yours and your partner's reactions to misbehavior. If one is more lenient than the other, the child will learn quickly that it's easy to divide and conquer, getting a... Read More
From potty training to breaking curfew, kids always find a way to challenge and sometimes completely frustrate their parents. As a mom, how can you cope with the curveballs kids will inevitably throw at you during their 18 years - or more - under your roof? First, gauge yours and your partner's reactions to misbehavior. If one is more lenient than the other, the child will learn quickly that it's easy to divide and conquer, getting a... Read More
5. Kids' Fears, Demystified
[MOMS]
Some kids are fraidy-cats - worried and afraid about pretty much everything. For some, just the more common childhood fears apply. But for all parents, it's hard to see your child get completely freaked out about everyday occurrences. First, the fear of separation and being alone can worry a child. This can happen into elementary school, especially in a caregiver setting. It may be hard for you to do the first few times leaving your... Read More
Some kids are fraidy-cats - worried and afraid about pretty much everything. For some, just the more common childhood fears apply. But for all parents, it's hard to see your child get completely freaked out about everyday occurrences. First, the fear of separation and being alone can worry a child. This can happen into elementary school, especially in a caregiver setting. It may be hard for you to do the first few times leaving your... Read More
6. The Rules of Online Dating for Single Moms
[MOMS]
Are you a single mom and ready to mingle? The thought of the bar scene could be intimidating, and the pickings at the PTA meeting are slim. Dipping a toe in the dating pool could be a little easier if you start online. Online dating has exploded in popularity in recent years. More than 40 million people in the U.S. alone report using online dating sites, and more than 20 percent of Americans who report being in a serious relationship... Read More
Are you a single mom and ready to mingle? The thought of the bar scene could be intimidating, and the pickings at the PTA meeting are slim. Dipping a toe in the dating pool could be a little easier if you start online. Online dating has exploded in popularity in recent years. More than 40 million people in the U.S. alone report using online dating sites, and more than 20 percent of Americans who report being in a serious relationship... Read More
7. Table Talk: Manners Matter
[MOMS]
Eating a nice meal with a child can seem downright unappetizing at times if the child's manners leave a lot to be desired. Teach your kids manners without starting a food fight. The best time to start teaching table manners is as early as they can hold a spoon. Start in the high chair by making hand washing with a wet cloth part of your pre-meal ritual. This way, kids will get the idea that we always wash up before sitting down to a... Read More
Eating a nice meal with a child can seem downright unappetizing at times if the child's manners leave a lot to be desired. Teach your kids manners without starting a food fight. The best time to start teaching table manners is as early as they can hold a spoon. Start in the high chair by making hand washing with a wet cloth part of your pre-meal ritual. This way, kids will get the idea that we always wash up before sitting down to a... Read More
8. Common Baby Conditions
[MOMS]
Kids come out of the womb with some strange-looking markings sometimes. The good news is that there's usually nothing wrong with a newborn that has a strange-looking skin condition. Here are a few marks and characteristics you might see in a new baby. Mongolian spots -- flat, grayish round marks that may resemble a bruise - are common in darker-skinned babies. They're harmless and fade in time. New moms should simply let pediatricians... Read More
Kids come out of the womb with some strange-looking markings sometimes. The good news is that there's usually nothing wrong with a newborn that has a strange-looking skin condition. Here are a few marks and characteristics you might see in a new baby. Mongolian spots -- flat, grayish round marks that may resemble a bruise - are common in darker-skinned babies. They're harmless and fade in time. New moms should simply let pediatricians... Read More
9. Arguing in Front of the Kids
[LOVE]
It goes without saying that when your kids witness you and your partner having a knock-down, drag-out argument, complete with screaming and slamming doors, it has an effect on them. So is it ever OK to fight in front of the kids? The answer may surprise you - it all depends on how you fight and what you fight about. A recent study notes the obvious - kids are most negatively affected by physical or verbally abusive fights and... Read More
It goes without saying that when your kids witness you and your partner having a knock-down, drag-out argument, complete with screaming and slamming doors, it has an effect on them. So is it ever OK to fight in front of the kids? The answer may surprise you - it all depends on how you fight and what you fight about. A recent study notes the obvious - kids are most negatively affected by physical or verbally abusive fights and... Read More
10. Love Walks In: When the Kids Don't Knock
[LOVE]
It's every parent's worst nightmare. Like the one where you're standing up in a front of a crowd and suddenly realize you're naked. Only the crowd is your child - or children - and you're naked with the purpose of getting laid. We're talking about the kids unknowingly entering the den of debauchery while you are in the midst of making love. After a moment of shock and awe, the reality of the situation sets in. So where do you go... Read More
It's every parent's worst nightmare. Like the one where you're standing up in a front of a crowd and suddenly realize you're naked. Only the crowd is your child - or children - and you're naked with the purpose of getting laid. We're talking about the kids unknowingly entering the den of debauchery while you are in the midst of making love. After a moment of shock and awe, the reality of the situation sets in. So where do you go... Read More
