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5 Ways To Have a Great Playdate, Because It Shouldn't End In Tears

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The goal of any playdate is the same: you want your kids to have fun. And hey, if you and the other mom have fun, too, the better. Still, so many things can go wrong during a playdate that can cause your child (or you) to wind up in tears. There could be a thousand toys on the floor, but inevitably your child will want to fight to the death for the one n[...]

These Are The Back To School Items You Never Knew You Needed…Until Now

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When it comes time for kids to head back to school, you’ll most likely consult the school supply list for the items your kids will need. And more often than not, you’ll still wind up buying more things as your children transition into their classes. But there are back to school items that you never knew you needed…until now. I’m a firm follower of sch[...]

5 Gifts For The New Mom Who Can’t Think Straight

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It's always so exciting when a friend has her first baby and becomes a part of the Mommy Club. So you want to give her something more meaningful than a baby blanket or a toy that her newborn won't be able to play with for months. But who says that you have to bestow a present just for the baby? Truth is, your amiga could probably use a little TLC right about[...]

Should Dads Do Skin To Skin?

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Moments after the birth of my fourth child, the OB handed my newborn baby boy to my husband. I had complications from the delivery, and for upwards of an hour, a gaggle of doctors and nurses were positioned squarely at the foot of my bed, trying to determine if I needed surgery. As scary terms like “potential rupture” and “postpartum hemorrhage” floated [...]

10 Things To Do At Castaway Cay, Disney’s Private Island In The Bahamas

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As part of our Celebrity Parents Magazine Takes On series, we visit Castway Cay in the Bahamas. We believe that exploring the world is one of the best ways to learn about life. And what better way to do it than with the people you love the most — your family? So take your tribe on an adventure of a lifetime, whether it’s to a destination on your bucket l[...]

Jay Peak Resort Offers Year-Round Fun For Families

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As part of our Celebrity Parents Magazine Takes On series, we visit Jay Peak Resort in Jay, Vermont. We believe that exploring the world is one of the best ways to learn about life. And what better way to do it than with the people you love the most — your family? So take your tribe on an adventure of a lifetime, whether it’s to a destination on your buck[...]

Great Wolf Lodge Makes A Great Family Vacation

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As part of our Celebrity Parents Magazine Takes On series, we visit Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos, PA. We believe that exploring the world is one of the best ways to learn about life. And what better way to do it than with the people you love the most — your family? So take your tribe on an adventure of a lifetime, whether it’s to a destination on your [...]

Your Child Can Take a Bite Out Of Shark Week With These Fun Finds

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Forget the 4th of July or even the summer solstice. The main attraction during the summer season is Shark Week. And this year, the Discovery Channel is upping the ante by offering with even more intense shows and over 20 unstoppable hours of sharktastic programming. In my house, Shark Week is almost like a religious experience. Almost all of my cooking sh[...]

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[...]