» Celebrity Interviews, Parenting Tips & EntertainmentJuly 2019 -

We Are the Dinosaurs – Book by Laurie Berkner

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It’s almost inconceivable that twenty years have passed since Laurie Berkner broke out onto the children’s music scene with her famous song, “We Are the Dinosaurs.” To commemorate the momentous occasion, Simon & Schuster has released the new book, We Are the Dinosaurs, an adorably illustrated book that includes the lyrics to Berkner’s beloved son[...]

Pregnancy Brain Is A Real Thing, According to Science

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When you’re pregnant, you can expect your body to go through a lot of physical changes. Your belly grows, your hair gets more luscious, and your skin starts to get that gorgeous pregnancy glow. Of course, along with the good sometimes comes the, you know, not so good, like stretch marks, heartburn, and swollen feet. But if you find that you’re suffering [...]

Study Finds that Small Screens in Children’s Bedrooms Can Harm Sleep

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When your little one asks to watch just one more show before bedtime, it could actually be doing him harm. Research has shown children who have a television (or even a smartphone or tablet) in their bedrooms have later bedtimes and aren’t getting enough sleep at night. The study, “Sleep Duration, Restfulness, and Screens in the Sleep Environment,” sur[...]

How to Salvage Your Morning When Absolutely Everything Is Going Wrong

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By their very nature, mornings are manic. You’re trying to not only get your kids fed, dressed, ready and out the door, but you also need to put pants on, too. For the times when it feels like your a.m.’s are about to implode, try these sanity-saving tips. Keep your cool. Some mornings are smooth. Others…not so much. So while it’s frustrating when [...]

Road Tripping With Your Baby Is Easier Than You Think

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There’s nothing more synonymous with summer than road trips. But long stretches of open road aren’t necessarily amenable to babies and toddlers. Corinne McDermott, Founder of HaveBabyWillTravel.com, offers her expert tips on how to road trip with your baby—and have a good time, too! Keep him company. With AAP guidelines suggesting that babies under the[...]

Oatmeal Recipes Your Kids Will Eat -- Promise!

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There’s something about the start of September that can get you feeling some serious fall vibes. And there’s no better way for your child to begin his schoolday than with a healthy oatmeal breakfast. Oatmeal is one of those superfoods that boasts a ton of benefits, from being rich in antioxidants, contains heart-healthy fiber, can lower blood pressure an[...]

Saying Goodbye to Just Jennifer

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“Just Jennifer” was my first (and only) foray into the world of blogging. Each week, more or less, I would write about things that were happening in my life, my kids’ lives, and try to wrap it up in a neat bow with a message of hope and inspiration. And it worked: “Just Jennifer” was the 2nd most popular column in Celebrity Parents Magazine, right after [...]

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