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Hoarders Star Dorothy Breininger Explains How Families Can Get Organized By Putting Their Values First

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You want to be organized. You really do. But staying on top of the papers that are in your child’s backpack daily, the toys that somehow magically multiply overnight, and even your inbox can be hard to achieve, much less maintain. Dorothy Breininger, a professional organizing expert who specializes in hoarding and star of the A&E show Hoarders, has s[...]

Peppa Pig Introduces Its First Same-Sex Couple — Two Polar Bear Mommies

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It’s been almost 10 years since Peppa Pig first aired in the UK. When the uber popular children’s cartoon arrived stateside a year later, it captivated audiences everywhere with its sweet stories of a young girl pig named Peppa, her little dinosaur-loving brother George, and her parents, Mummy and Daddy Pig. While the show extolls the importance of educati[...]

What Is Trunk-Or-Treat? It's A Cool Way For Kids To Get Candy On Halloween

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When it comes to Halloween, costumed kiddos have one goal, and one goal only: to collect as much candy as possible. And traditionally, that meant getting dressed up and going door-to-door to get treats. But there’s a new (and potentially safer) way for kids to get candy, and that’s by participating in a trunk-or-treat. This new holiday tradition is catchin[...]

Actress Sonia Manzano Shows Us How To Get To Sesame Street — And Back To Ourselves

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For over 30 years, Sonia Manzano has played the beloved role of Maria on the beloved children's television series, Sesame Street. The Bronx-born Sonia has earned an impressive fifteen Emmy awards in Writing, is an accomplished children’s book author…but don’t ask Sonia to fix a toaster! Celebrity Parents spoke with Sonia about Sesame Street, being true t[...]

Ryan Pickett Scores A Total Touchdown When It Comes To Family Time

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Family, faith, and giving back are what Ryan Pickett is all about. Having played for the St. Louis Rams, the Green Bay Packers, and the Houston Texans, Ryan knows the importance of teamwork — both on and off the field. We spoke with Ryan about the Ryan Pickett Foundation and the importance of being a role model to his biggest fans...his c[...]

Celebrity Interview: Children’s Author and Illustrator Sharon Lane Holm

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Did you always want to be an artist? I wanted to be an artist since third grade. After high school, I graduated from the Art Institute of Florida. I knew that I loved children’s art, and that I wanted to go into that or work for greeting cards. I did have an offer from Hallmark, but I didn’t want to move to Kansas City, MO, where they were based. So I bec[...]

Marci Hopkins Wants To Help You Wake Up To Life's Blessings Because There Are So Many

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Marci Hopkins knows first-hand how to turn tragedy into triumph. After an unfortunate evening resulted in a DUI, Marci had a God moment that helped her confront her issues with alcohol stemming from years of childhood abuse. Today, Marci is not only an accomplished author, but the host of Wake Up With Marci, a top-rated show that encourages others to wak[...]

Here's Why It's So Important For Your Child To Remain Active During The School Year

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As kids get ready to head back to school, long days spent outdoors playing at the park or pool are suddenly replaced by hours stuck behind a desk. And things might not get much better once your child is back home, since they’ll probably want to curl up on the couch with a snack and veg in front of the TV. But when kids remain active during the school year,[...]

Celebrity Parents Magazine: Marci Hopkins Issue

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CELEBRITY PARENTS MAGAZINE, VOL. XIII, ISSUE III ON THE COVER MARCI HOPKINS From The Editor BACK TO SCHOOL IS THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR Behind The Scenes WITH MARCI HOPKINS Morning Wake Up 5 TIPS FOR GETTING YOUR CHILD UP FOR SCHOOL Look Great GLAZED DONUT NAILS ARE A DEFINI[...]

Medium and Author Tina Naughton Powers Is Reporting From The Other Side

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Former news anchor Tina Naughton Powers left her job to report the news of a whole other kind: helping people successfully communicate with the other side. Along the way, she became a famous book author, penning Reporting For the Other Side and The Land of Imagination. Celebrity Parents spoke with Tina about her books, learning to tap into your own psych[...]