Barrett Pall: 5 Reasons Why It's Hard To Go Home For The Holidays

For a lot of people going home for the holidays is exciting, and filled with nothing but cheer and good times.





However, for many of us, going home for the holidays, especially right now, is anything but easy and fun. I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t jealous of those...

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Vivienne Leith: Gender Neutrality - What's So Wrong With Being a Girl?

Can you believe that my daughter is going to be 1 this week? I can’t, and I’ve been a bit slow in the buying of birthday gifts in comparison to when her big brother turned one. Denial? Probably. But it was in buying her special first birthday gift that got me to thinking





I...

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Map of Christmas Lights 2016

San Diego’s Best Map of Christmas Lights



San Diego Family presents the county’s most comprehensive list of holiday light shows and glittering festivities.

Download San Diego Family’s Map of Christmas light displays and take it with you.
North County Inland
CARMEL MO...

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Isa Eaton: Bringing Light To A Dark Day: What I Told My Daughter About The Election

The house still quiet, I hear her little footsteps coming down the stairs. I take a deep breath. I have been waiting.
“I have some bad news, Honey Bunny. Trump won.”
She crumples into my lap. “Why, Mama?”
“He won because there are so many scared, angry, sad people in our country.”
At 6 ¾ year...

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The Real Reason Modern Mums 'Overshare' Online

We have all witnessed on one or more of our social media accounts mothers “oversharing” details about their children’s daily habits through words, photos and videos.


As well as seeing such updates, you have no doubt also seen people criticising these mums for how...

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Justice Department Sides With Planned Parenthood in Case Against Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal

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Planned Parenthood’s lawsuit against Louisiana Governor and Republican presidential candidate Bobby Jindal earned a head pat from the Obama administration on Monday. The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a “statement of interest” in support of Planned ...

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Art with Alyssa: Poinsettia Yarn Painting

Crafts For Kids



Create a yarn painting featuring the season’s favorite festive flower, the poinsettia. Find books about poinsettias at your local library to learn more about them.
Did you know?
Poinsettias are native to Mexico. They’re named after Joel Poinsett, the first U.S. Min...

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Hattie Garlick: The Six Faces Your Weaning Baby Pulls - and What They Really Mean

Admittedly, the timing wasn’t great. My daughter was six months old – that’s 182 sleep deprived nights for me – and I was attempting to juggle the following: weaning her, cleaning the splattered puree from the walls and also making a radio programme about it....

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Nick Cannon Says Planned Parenthood Is 'Population Control,' 'Eugenics'

Planned Parenthood apparently does not have a supporter in Nick Cannon.  
The rapper sat down for an interview with Power 105’s “Breakfast Club” last week for a wide-ranging conversation when the topic turned to talk of the election. Cannon said choosing between candidates in the 2016 presid...

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Sock Snowman Craft

Crafts For Kids



This cute sock snowman craft is easy enough to make with the kids from items you probably have on hand at home. Thank you to Deborah at Super Moms 360 for sharing her project with us.
Supplies

1 long all-white adult tube sock
Scissors
3 rubber bands
1½ cups rice ...

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Marni Feuerman: 10 Things Kids Of Divorce Wish Their Parents Would Stop Doing

Going through a divorce is one of the most stressful transitions you can have in your life. It is even more challenging when you have children together. It’s difficult to keep your behavior in check sometimes to do what’s best for them.
You may still have painful feelings and resentments abo...

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Dear Target, You Complete Me

Dear Target,
Your beautiful red bullseye calls to me, like the sound of a chips bag calls to every child within a two-mile radius of my pantry.
The attraction is visceral, instant and natural. Before I know it, I’m thinking about those well-lit aisles and big red carts and white,...

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Lynn Perkins: A Working Mom"s Thanksgiving Confession

Each year my family takes turns sharing what and whom they are most thankful for at the Thanksgiving table. As expected, friends and family will top my list, but I must confess that somebody else–perhaps slightly less obvious–shares that high ranking with them: my...

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Diner Tips Waiter Over $1,000 To Visit Family In Northern Ireland

One very kind diner in Texas decided to give the ultimate gift to one fortunate restaurant employee just in time for the holidays.
Ben Millar, a 22-year-old waiter, was serving a man named Jeffery this past Saturday, and mentioned in passing that he would like to see his family in...

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Mum"s Brutally Honest Hatchimals Review Will Make You Feel Better If You Can"t Get One

A mum has taken to Facebook to give parents a brutally honest review of the latest toy craze: Hatchimals.
Kirsty Myerscough, from Manchester, said her review of the interactive toy pets that start their life in an egg then “hatch”, was based on her seven-year-old daughter’s experience with th...

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This IVF Calculator Can Help Predict Your Chances Of Having A Baby Following Treatment

An IVF calculator has been created to help predict a couple’s chance of having a baby following the fertility treatment.
The online calculator, created by researchers from the University of Aberdeen, considers a couple’s specific characteristics to predict their chances of having a baby over ...

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Jaymee Heaton: Cerebral Palsy Is Leo"s Superpower... What"s Yours?

Imagine spending hours in labour and then giving birth to your first child. Watching your child grow and adjusting your life as a mum when in all honesty you have just reached adulthood and haven’t a clue. Now imagine thinking that something isn’t right?


My sister Jo...

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Dalice Kennedy: Why Our Children Need Us To Love Ourselves...

The power of love transforms your children and shapes their experiences now and in the future.


Little people are “meaning-making machines” (thanks Vishen Lakhiani for this awesome and perfect term).


The first seven years plays an important role in our life…...

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Deb Bunn: Mourning My Maternity

We’ve all read the story haven’t we? The one about that amazing mummy who used her maternity leave to travel the world. What an incredibly bold and brave thing to do, to take your new born around the world for 10 months! To not have your family and health visitor on hand to help...

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Virtual Reality Will Turn Kids into Zombies! Just Like Movies, Advertising, Video Games, and Rock Music Did!

Credit: Janitors / photo on flickrVirtual reality goggles are just now reaching the consumer market (with hefty price tags) and there’s already “But what about the children?” fretting.
In what is surely a preview of what will eventually become a chorus of media nanny...

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Love By Any Other Name Is Still Love -- And Sometimes A Napkin

When my son was 3, he announced he no longer wanted to be kissed, because he had seen kissing on TV, and he didn’t like it.
But those cheeks — th…
Read more: Lunchbox Notes, Raising Adolescents, Parentry, Funny Mom, Mom"s Note for 11-Year-Old, Notes From Mom,...

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Your Grandparents Want To Tell You Not To Vote For Trump ... Or Else

In their time on this planet, our grandparents have seen some s**t. Far more than you’ve probably ever seen. So their opinions have weight to them.
As part of progressive American Jewish advocacy group Bend The Arc, these grandparents have just one message for you: If you vote for Donald Tr...

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Helen Sandle: Parenting The Ab Fab Way!

OK, have you seen the trailer for the new Ab Fab film? Funny doesn’t come close … absolutely hilarious to ridiculously magnified proportions is getting you somewhere nearer … Saunders and Lumley are just brilliant … totally inspiring (don’t worry, I’ll...

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Specific Number Of Kids Deemed Most Stressful

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Republican Candidates Support Shutting Down Government Over Planned Parenthood Funding in GOP Debate

Nearly all the candidates asked about it in tonight’s Republican presidential debate declared support for shutting down the federal government over the issue of defunding Planned Parenthood. Ohio Gov. John Kasich offered the sole dissenting answer among those who responded—which did n...

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This Dad-Daughter Conversation Will Make You Want To Call Your Parents

At some point in your life, you realize your parents are only human: They make mistakes and are probably more like you than you ever recognized growing up. 
In the latest installment from “The And,” an interactive documentary series about relationships and familial love, a single dad and daug...

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Here's The Truth About Foster Parents

The news isn’t always good about foster parents like me.


Let’s be honest. There is a bad apple in every barrel in life. Those bad apples are found all over, and in every corner of society. We both know that those bad apples spoil an entire barrel.


That applies to...

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Quora: What Did You Do as a Child That You Hid From Your Parents?

What did you do as a child that you hid from your parents? originally appeared on Quora – the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights.


Answer by Jay Bazzinotti, 4 patents, 3 books, 2 degrees, 24 countries, 46 states, on...

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Worst Ways To Find Out The Truth About Santa

For many, finding out the truth about Santa marks the end of childhood. After all, realizing that old Saint Nick isn’t real is essentially an end to believing in magic.
Last year, one 10-year-old girl wrote a hilarious, but heartbreaking note to her parents after they were honest w...

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Santa"s Lists Of "Naughty" And "Nice" Kids" Names Revealed As Christmas Approaches

Children named Chloe and Jack are most likely to be at the top of Santa’s “nice list” this Christmas.
But those named Adam or Laura are the kids most likely to be at the top of Father Christmas’ “naughty” list.
The lists, complied by School Stickers, were made by analysing the names of 59,000...

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Mark Thomas: Five Undignified Moments Of Parenthood

Pregnancy is the wrecking ball that obliterates both the internal structures of a woman and the foundations of both of our dignity. I started this blog with a view to being intolerably honest, and I feel I’ve not done this ethos justice if I skip this part. Here are the top five und...

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Kerryanne Botibol: Mama"s Got Skills, So Why Can"t I Get A Job?

At the beginning of the year I threw the dice and took a risk. I decided to give up my six year career in Social Work, why you might ask? For many reasons, in those six years my life changed dramatically with the arrival of my two girls and with it my priorities changed. I will honestly...

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Pregnant Burn Survivor Shares Bump Photos On Instagram

A pregnant mother is showing that sustaining third degree burns has not stopped her from having children.
Andrea Grant, from the US, suffered burns over 85% of her body when she was trapped in a house fire at just eight years old.
At the time she was told by doctors she wouldn’t be able to c...

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Sam Faiers" Breastfeeding Photo Causes A Debate On Instagram For "Showing Too Much Boob"

Sam Faiers has caused another debate on Instagram after sharing a photo of herself breastfeeding her 11-month-old son Paul. 
The 25-year-old mum, who previously breastfed live on ITV’s ‘This Morning’, received comments on the post saying the photo showed “too much boob” and was shared purely ...

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Standards In Perinatal Bereavement Care: A Geographical Lottery?

Whilst having my usual morning coffee and reading the newspapers this morning, I stumble across the following headline: “Premature baby ‘left to die alone in sluice room’ at failing NHS hospital”. My heart sinks and my stomach turns. My first thought was “Not...

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Should We Blame The Parents Of The Nevada School Shooter?

Atop the numbing news of yet another school shooting, comes word that the parents of the 12-year-old shooter might be charged with allowing the boy access to the Ruger 9mm semiautomatic weapon that he brought from home.


One teacher died and two students were wounded on Monday in Sparks,...

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Suzanne DeWitt Hall: In Search of Leadessia

A few months ago, we moved across country to be near our eldest daughter’s family. This means that we were able to celebrate Thanksgiving with them, initiating the grandkids in the tradition of potato peeling and fruit salad mixing. We feasted on Wednesday rather than Thursday to...

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Stella Olojola: Getting Your Baby to Sleep Through the Night

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Many parents struggle with getting their babies to sleep through the night. I know I did at first, until I figured a way around it. My twins started sleeping through the night at 3 months old. Although, I still would wake them up gently ...

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Katie Hurley: High Stress Momming

There’s no doubt about it, parenting has reached a new level of stress. Some point to external factors as the cause of stress among moms. Others view increased stress levels as self-imposed. Whatever the reason behind this trend, we can be sure of one thing: Moms are stressed...

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Rachel Brehm: Post-Election Health Care Panic: What Can We Do?

Yesterday my husband and I watched “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.” While my instinctive response to the post-election results has been to bury my head in the sand, John Oliver assured us all (with wit, grace, and urgency) that this behavior is not an option. The political...

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YourTango: A (Long Overdue) Shout-Out To EVERY Exhausted Working Mom

This is for all the full-time working moms:


I see you at the grocery store on Sunday night at 9:00 p.m. Buying snack pack crackers and frozen dinners. Checking your phone for the first set of emails to roll in for the week.


Double checking your list while tapping that calculator app as...

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Here Are The Best Reactions To The 'Gilmore Girls' Revival

“Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life” debuted on Netflix Friday, and fans all around the world went nuts. 
From the return of Lorelai and Rory to the various celebrity cameos, viewers laughed, cried and ate as they spent winter, spring, summer and fall in Stars Hollow. 
Here are some of the bes...

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Bill Couzens: Thanksgiving. Fragile. Handle with Care.

I am not a doctor, a scientist or a therapist but I often hear about loss in my work as founder of Less Cancer. I too have had significant loss like so many people.
I remember telling my daughter that I was never one of those individuals who knew what I wanted to do when I grew up. To which...

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Best Tips And Tricks To Play Pokémon"s Newest Games

Sun and Moon are the seventh generation of the popular Pokémon series of games, and they are fantastic.
All Pokémon games revolve around adventuring and capturing creatures called, you guessed it, Pokémon. Some people use them as friends, and some have them battle one another.
R...

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Boy Who Wouldn"t Sleep In His Room Gets Incredible Glow-In-The-Dark Ceiling Makeover

A four-year-old boy who refused to sleep in his own room was over the moon when a painter turned his ceiling into a glow-in-the-dark night sky.
Benjamin’s dad’s friend, Crispin Young Wilson, was the brains behind the creation, using the painting as a way to tempt the young boy back into his r...

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Sarah Lawton: Things I Didn"t Know About Birth

I’ve written on a similar theme before – talking about how Hollywood portrays labour, and what it can really be like! But there is a lot more to be said on the subject. It’s something that people tend to keep a bit schtum about – either they forget (you’d have...

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Oli Reed: Get Outside: Beat The Winter Blues

I’ve always hated the winter. Dark nights and bad weather aren’t my idea of fun, but being stuck indoors is even worse! Fortunately for me, Sonny doesn’t seem remotely bothered by the cold, so we’re all set for a winter of adventure…


The night the clocks...

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Dad Defends Wife Who Was Shamed For Being A Stay-At-Home Mum

A dad took to Facebook to defend his wife after she was belittled for saying she was a stay-at-home parent.
Brad Kearns, 27, from New South Wales in Australia, was offended when a guest at a wedding he and his wife attended assumed looking after kids was an easy job.
The man in question said...

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Katie Price"s Photo Of 3-Year-Old Son Jett Wearing A Nappy Causes Instagram Debate

Katie Price sparked a debate on Instagram when she posted a photo of her three-year-old son Jett wearing a nappy.
The snap showed Jett stood in front of the fire wearing no trousers, with his brother Junior and sister Princess next to him.
“Two horses to ride then inside to join the kids by ...

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Teresa Kindred: What We Are Teaching Our Children In The Election"s Aftermath

My mother loved to teach. She taught sixth grade reading for many years, but she was my teacher for as long as she lived. She taught me many things but her best lessons were the ones she lived every single day. I suspect that my children would say the same thing about me. We can tell our...

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Every 21 Minutes This Happens To A Mother

New mothers are not supposed to leave the hospital with empty arms. To arrive in labor and depart in mourning is to upend the way the world is suppose…
Read more: Prematurity and Stillbirth, Pregnancy Loss, Coping With Stillbirth, Upworthy, Parentry, Stillbirth, Coping With Loss, Global...

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Renee Fisher: Pre-Thanksgiving: Jayful Mayhem Involving Large Appliances

Life in the Boomer Lane has just hosted her children and grandchildren in a pre-Thanksgiving research project to test the theory that a house can hold 5.5 times the number of people it was designed to hold, as long as they are all related to each other. Six adults and five children...

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Gemma Capocci: Why Mum Must Come First (Sometimes)

Depression is a dick. I know this because it has featured in my family’s life in some form or another since I was seven years old when my dad left us for another woman. It was then that my mum, unable to cope with the heartbreak of what was happening, was hospitalised after...

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The Great Big Lie About Mother"s Day

This following is an excerpt from Jill Smokler’s new book, Motherhood Comes Naturally (and Other Vicious Lies). Jill, better known as Scary Mommy, is leading our new Stress-Less Parenting workshop. Check out her first challenge, and if you haven’t signed up yet, go to the...

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That Gruesome Planned Parenthood Footage Fiorina Described in the GOP Debate? It Doesn"t Exist.

@CBSThisMorning/TwitterIn the GOP debate on CNN last night, Carly Fiorina gave an impassioned speech about why she would risk shutting down the government in order to strip funding from Planned Parenthood. “This is about the character of our nation, and if we will not stand up and...

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Lindsey Light: Sincerely, Not A "Real" Single Mama

According to the internet I’m not a “real” single mom


Haters gonna hate. And I knew that when I entered the blogging biz a little over a year ago. And on nearly every blog I write, there’s a negative or accusatory comment. I take most of them in stride, laugh them...

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This Is The Face of A Woman Who Just Got A Big Surprise After Giving Birth

While Kim Guiley was pregnant with her second child, she felt certain it was a girl. So when she delivered a baby boy, she and her husband, Travis, were shocked, to say the least.
Birth photographer Susannah Gill captured the moment the Guileys learned the sex of their baby. Looking at the ...

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Kathy Walsh: Helping the Next Generation To Heal and Make The World a Brighter Place

The day after the election results came in I taught a yoga, mindfulness and meditation class to a group of ten-year-old girls. The minute they walked in, I knew this class was going to be different. I knew that I was hurting, shaken to my core but I did not realize how much impact this...

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Lying To Kids About Santa Can Cause More Harm Than Good

One month from Thursday Santa will be setting off on his sleigh to deliver toys to children all around the world. At least that’s what many parents tell their children. But new advice published in the Lancet Psychiatry suggests that parents could be doing more harm than good...

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12 Brilliantly Festive Christmas Jumpers Your Kids Won"t Want To Take Off

Christmas jumpers are staple favourites during the festive period for adults and kids alike.
Here are 12 of our favourite jumpers for kids aged three months to 16 years, including everything from musical Santa to light-up reindeers. You’re welcome. 


The above post is reprinted from mate...

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Maddy Matthews: "Some People Would Give Anything To Be Pregnant"

Here’s a tip – never complain about any aspect of parenthood, ever. Especially not on the internet.


It doesn’t matter whether you’re unexpectedly pregnant at 16 or 45 and feeling way out of your depth. It doesn’t matter if you’re wracked with antenatal...

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Stressed-Out Mum Welled Up When Stranger Paid Nearly £150 For Her Shopping

A mum who was struggling with the pressures of parenthood, was overwhelmed when a stranger paid for her whole food shop.
Danielle Vinson, from the US, explained she’d had a day of dealing with her boys who “love me, but so just don’t get it” and needed a break.
She took her youngest son (”the...

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Hockey Player Mum Praised For Pre-Game Breastfeeding

Pfeifer has been playing hockey since she was in school. 
Since giving birth to Kaci five months ago, she has been determined to keep the sport in her life. 
The new mum said she feels grateful she has the ability to breastfeed her daughter on the sideline.
“It’s heartbreaking when I read or ...

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Mum Says "F*** Off" To "Mum Guilt" About Not Being Able To Breastfeed

A mum who struggled to breastfeed her daughter has openly told “mum guilt” to “F off”.
Siobhan Rennie, from Australia, said she feels guilty everyday that she doesn’t breastfeed, but encouraged others not to doubt their choices, as “fed is best”.
“You have to do what’s right for you and your ...

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http://skpsoft.com/view/parents+news/mum-says-f-off-to-mum-guilt-about-not-being-able-to-breastfeed/

Rubiena Duarte: There is no such thing as Tom Boys!

Now this is something I never gave a thought about until this morning. The notion of a girl being a Tom Boy is so sexist and offensive and just ridiculous how can we even be taking about it in 2016!  My kids were watching some kids show on TV this morning and there was this skit about 2 Tom ...

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http://skpsoft.com/view/parents+news/rubiena-duarte-there-is-no-such-thing-as-tom-boys/

28 Signs You"re Dealing With An Oldest Child

Add another data point to the Great Birth Order Debate. Last month, researchers at Duke University and Washington University in St. Louis released their latest, a study suggesting that oldest children are smarter than their younger siblings — based on how they do in school.


Why? The...

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Greater Good Science Center: The Trouble with Grandparents

We often hear the old adage, “It takes a village to raise a child,” yet with increasing independence, geographical movement, and isolation in Western culture, how true–or feasible–is this?


In the United States, about 23.7 percent of children under five receive...

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http://skpsoft.com/view/parents+news/greater-good-science-center-the-trouble-with-grandparents/

Lynne Barcoe: Why We Need To Share What We Really Think About Family Brands To Make Them Better

We all have opinions and we love to share them. Whether it’s over a coffee with a mum friend sharing frustrations about the latest product that doesn’t live up to it’s promise or a parent at the school gate recommending a great family hotel.


Used in the right way our...

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CHALLENGE: Take Mother"s Day Back!

This post is part of Stress-Less Parenting Club’s new workshop.“Scary Mommy” Jill Smokler is offering her advice on cutting ourselves some slack, and getting over the notion of perfect parenting. Here, she talks about reclaiming Mother’s Day.


Mother’s Day is...

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http://skpsoft.com/view/parents+news/challenge-take-mothers-day-back/

Outspeak: Now"s The Time To Protect Women"s Rights

As we’re sure you already know, women’s rights are in danger under President-elect Donald Trump. The new Presidential administration is already making strides so that a woman knows her “place.”


Vice President-elect Mike Pence tried to institute extreme...

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Katie Mitchell: 7 Good Reasons Not To Jump Back Into Dating Right After Divorce

Like other single moms, I can remember the first night alone in my house without my kids. I used Netflix and wine and books to distract me, but an uncomfortable silence lingered in every room of the house. There are some lonely nights in the beginning. Sleeping alone in a big empty bed...

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http://skpsoft.com/view/parents+news/katie-mitchell-7-good-reasons-not-to-jump-back-into-dating-right-after-divorce/

There is no such thing as Tom Boys!

Now this is something I never gave a thought about until this morning. The notion of a girl being a Tom Boy is so sexist and offensive and just ridiculous how can we even be taking about it in 2016!  My kids were watching some kids show on TV this morning and there was this skit about 2 Tom ...

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http://skpsoft.com/view/parents+news/there-is-no-such-thing-as-tom-boys/

Sandra Basile: An Alternative to Sleep Training

The two most common approaches that are used to address babies who awaken frequently throughout the night are sleep training and nighttime parenting. As a mother to a 9 month old boy, I accepted that the sleep training methods that are currently available, which are effective for some...

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Mum "Full Of Love" After Elderly Man With No Family Buys Christmas Present For Her Baby

A mum described her heart as being “full of love” after an elderly man with no family bought her baby a Christmas present.
Abigail Crewe, from Shipley in Yorkshire, said she was shopping in Asda when the man started making a fuss over her four-month-old daughter.
“We smiled and made polite co...

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Kay Burley Criticised By Parents For "Ruining" Christmas For Kids With Comments On Live TV

Sky News presenter Kay Burley has been criticised by mums and dads after alluding to the fact Father Christmas isn’t real, on live TV.
The 55-year-old was questioning journalist Harry Wallop about what he had bought his children for Christmas in a segment broadcast live at 4.55pm on Tuesday 2...

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http://skpsoft.com/view/parents+news/kay-burley-criticised-by-parents-for-ruining-christmas-for-kids-with-comments-on-live-tv/

Darryl Smith: Junior"s Gender Won"t Be A Disappointment To Me

For the first 41 years of my life I don’t think I’d come across the phrase “second trimester.”


But ever since my wife fell pregnant in August we’ve hankered for this time period like Rosie O’Donnell, black America and the US ambassador to Mexico are no...

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Dad"s Unique Way To Ground Daughter (And Get Chores Done)

Simply grounding his daughter wasn’t a good enough punishment for this dad.
While she was house-bound, he set her the task of racking up 500 points to get “ungrounded”.
The daughter had to choose from a list of chores (from washing up to cleaning the toilet) to gain her points.


A photo of t...

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The Moment Formerly Conjoined Twins Saw Each Other After Surgery

The moment two formerly conjoined twins saw each other following their separation surgery was caught on camera.
Jadon and Anias McDonald, from Chicago, US, were successfully separated in a 16-hour surgery in October 2016. 
The pair are still recovering in Montefiore Hospital in New York and ...

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Brickbat: Spare the Rod

Ruth Bodnariu was waiting for the school bus to bring her children home. Instead, two cars drove up and a man stepped out and told her she was suspected of child abuse and religious indoctrination. Norway’s child protection agency took all five of her children away from Ruth and her ...

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The Family That Lives Apart, But Very Together

How does a family define “home”? (Beyond the aphorism of “where the heart is.”) Is it the place you most often sleep? Where your parents or children are? Where the bills are mailed?


“For most people it’s where they do their laundry,” jokes Angela Anandadappa, who has more reason than mos...

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http://skpsoft.com/view/parents+news/the-family-that-lives-apart-but-very-together/

Momentous Photo Features 5 Generations Of Women From Same Family

A child’s relationship with his or her grandparents is a very special one, and for Blair Eloise Mitchell, she’ll get to enjoy three times the cuddles, kisses and wisdom as she grows up with a grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. The birth of the infant was an esp...

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Jill Hodges: Why We MUST Teach Our Kids 21st Century Skills

“Good morning, new employee, here’s your desk and your business cards. We have a meeting tomorrow – could I please get all these latin verbs conjugated by then?” said no boss ever. Yet our kids sweat and toil over learning structures and conjugations of a language...

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Watch Matt Welch on HBO’s Real Time with Bill Maher Tonight at 10 PM ET

Gopnik wrote some Fuzzy-Wuzzy “Feels” boilerplate about Gun Control when the louisiana movie theater shooting happened
“The one thing we know for certain is that consciousness has to change before laws do. When one sees, with each new senseless gun massacre, the President...

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Laurie Hollman, Ph.D.: 20 Tips For Parents Helping Each Other As Their Kids Transition Back To School

When kids go back to school at various ages, new demands pile on parents very quickly. New schedules, new homework, new teachers, and new schools are just the beginning. Increasing energy and stamina by parents are needed to cope with all the changes along with their kids’ range of...

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Why Practicing Gratitude Matters, Even When Everything Is Awful

For many, it will be a challenging Thanksgiving.
Political realities and an environment of hatred and animosity can make a holiday that’s organized around a sense of happiness and gratitude feel obsolete or even inappropriate. Cultivating a sense of thankfulness may feel like the last thing a...

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Quora: The Two Biggest Mistakes Parents Make - And They Don"t Even Realize It

What are the most dangerous trends or practices in parenting that most parents do without noticing or realizing? originally appeared on Quora – the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights.


Answer by Cherry Chen, human and...

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5 Elf On The Shelf Hacks All Parents Can Use

The Elf on the Shelf has become a big holiday tradition. But whether you’ve been hosting the little scout for years or are only just introducing him to your family this Christmas, we have five helpful hacks all parents can use.
1. Naming your elf
One of the best parts about s...

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Jacqueline O"Donovan: The Importance Of Getting Kids Road Aware From An Early Age

We are all familiar with the road safety talk you get when you are a child, and many of us have gone on to share the same words of wisdom with our children, but how can we be sure our concerns are being taken in? While broaching the subject of road safety isn’t difficult, getting...

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Pregnant Mum Shocked By Family"s Reaction To Her Baby Name Choice

A mum was shocked by her family’s reaction when she told them she intended to call her baby girl ‘Iris James’.
Mumsnet user AyGirl shared her frustration on the parenting forum to gauge other mums’ views on the gender neutral name.
“Finally, after much indecision, we’ve decided a girl will be...

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Annette Demetriou: Fove Reasons Why Having A September-Born Four Year Old Rocks

For years everyone has crooned about how lucky we were to have a September-born child. Statistics supposedly show that a September-born is more likely to succeed and be top of the class in school. Yay I thought, until this year.


You see, the very same people who thought this was ace are...

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Mum Creates "Elf For Christmas" Tradition To Encourage Kindness In Kids

Parents will know only too well how excited children get over present-giving elves during the month of December.
One mum was determined to make sure the tradition instilled care and kindness in her kids.
Sarah Greenwell, 34, from Durham, who is mum to Holly, three, and Finley, two, came up...

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Parents, This Is How To Make Your Toddler Wear A Coat

The temperature has dropped and the thermostat is cranked up, but still it is a daily battle to get a toddler to put on a warm coat. 
Everyone moans about teenagers being dressed inappropriately, but the struggle is just as real for parents of toddlers. 
You know they will be cold (and will ...

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Cups, Microphones And Viral Autism - When Awareness Makes Us Less Aware

My four-year-old son is screaming. The noise is relentless, high-pitched – almost painful. It reverberates in my chest and sets every nerve on edge. He has been screaming for half an hour. He can barely keep it up but there is no way for him to stop. It is visceral.


Around the...

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The Only Argument For Paid Maternity Leave: "Because It Is Right"

It was a small study in an academic journal, but the website Quartz saw something larger. “The Economic Case Against Extended Maternity Leave,” opined the headline on Vickie Elmer’s story there.


But that is too simple an interpretation. Reading the study in question, which was released la...

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Benjamin Orbach: The Meaningful Life of Rose Orbach

On Election Day, my grandmother Rose Orbach went viral. There was an article in the New York Times about how she had voted in every Presidential election since becoming a citizen in 1953. Unable to walk on her own, my uncle took her to vote this year. The NYT story spread on the interwebs,...

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Sandra Russell: The Divorce Advice Your Children Would Give You if Only They Could

Communicate more effectively with your ex.
Learn ways to help children through divorce.
Unburden your children from the stresses of divorce.


Thankfully, we’ve developed significantly in our parenting styles since the centuries’ old proverb ‘children should be seen and...

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CHALLENGE: Get Your Parenting Confessions Off Your Chest

This post is part of Stress-Less Parenting Club’s new workshop.“Scary Mommy” Jill Smokler is offering her advice on cutting ourselves some slack, and getting over the notion of perfect parenting.


Back in the beginning of 2011, I noticed a trend on my blog: The people...

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Kimberley A. Johnson: About Those Planned Parenthood Donations In Your Name, Mike Pence

Dear Vice President-Elect Pence,

First, you may have noticed that women all over the United States have been donating to Planned Parenthood in your name. Last time I checked, it was over 46,000 donations.

One little thing I’d like to clear up: ...

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7 Fun Things To Do After Thanksgiving

Seasonal Happenings



After Thanksgiving dinner, make memories with friends and family by enjoying long-time traditions or creating new ones. Here are some ideas:
1. Have a game night. Ask guests to bring their favorite board game. Be sure to have games on hand that are appropriate...

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Elaine Ambrose: When Your Only Daughter Leaves For College

I have one daughter, and during the turbulence of her volatile teenage years we both counted down the days until she left for college.


“I’m leaving in 458 days!” she would retort.


“That’s great!” I replied. “I’ve already rented your room...

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7 Small Steps Women Can Take To Make Their Voices Heard At Work

There are overt forms of sexism in the workplace that most women can easily see and name: unequal pay for equal work, a boss who tries to sleep with you, a dress code that forces you into heels and tight dresses while the men can wear suits. But subtle sexism, or as author Jessica Valenti ...

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Jerome Schultz: Post-Trumpatic Stress: Let"s Take Care of the Kids

My email in-box and voicemail were filled today with messages from parents seeking advice about what to say to their kids in the wake of this election. Teachers across the country are wondering the same thing. What do we say to kids? How can we help them get through this difficult period of...

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How To "Untell" Family And Friends You"re Pregnant

Miscarriage is a devastating loss. But what makes the experience even harder is when you have to “untell” loved ones that you’re pregnant.
In the video above, mom Pamela Kikosewin-Holden shares her experience telling family and friends she’d suffered a miscarriage, and midwife Jasmi...

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Mum Announces Pregnancy With Witty Apology Note To Youngest Daughter

A mum blogger announced she was pregnant with her fourth child by posting a photo of a comical apology note addressed to her youngest daughter.
Mel Watts, from Australia, who blogs at The Modern Mumma, shared a snap of her daughter standing up in her crib crying alongside the letter. 
“We’re ...

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Darryl Smith: Shopping for Our Baby"s Pram Gave Me Kittens

Our conversations at the dinner table have certainly taken a turn for the strange since my wife fell pregnant.


“I wish I’d gone around licking cats’ bums before we conceived,” she said in earnest the other day.


We were talking toxoplasmosis, a rare parasitic...

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Donna Mills: A Letter To Santa

I have played with my little sister loads, sharing my toys with her once I’ve finished with them and deciding of my own accord (like a big girl) that it’s time to swap, before facilitating the change over swiftly and effectively.
Read more: Letter, Santa, Letter to Santa,...

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How This Girl"s Painting Helped Her Mum Find A Solution To Co-Parenting Struggle

A mum has penned a powerful Facebook post about how she was inspired to make co-parenting work after finding a painting by her daughter. 
Rosie Dutton, from Tamworth, Staffordshire, was encouraged to share her thoughts after the official papers for her divorce had come through the post.
When ...

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Prince William Opens Up About "Struggles" Of Fatherhood, Praises Duchess For Her Support

The Duke thanked his wife, the Duchess of Cambridge, saying he’s “lucky” to have her consistent support.
“She’s an amazing mother and a fantastic wife,” he said. 
The 34-year-old went on to gush about his children and their flourishing personalities.
“I adore my children very much and I’ve le...

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As Attention to Surrogacy Surges, State Laws Seem Poised to Get Much Worse

All Things Surrogacy/Facebook
The New York Times attempts to unravel
the tangled web of surrogacy laws and feels in the United
States: 

While surrogacy is far more accepted in the United States than
in most countries, and increasing rapidly (more than 2,000 babies
will be born through it h...

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Laurie Levy: Parents, Some Reasonable Age-Appropriate Expectations For Your Young Kids

Recently, I published a blog post Parents, Get Realistic About Your Expectations For Young Kids. I knew I hit a universal nerve when I received a copy that had been translated into German. Many parents wrote that they wanted to learn more about having realistic expectations, but also...

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Should Your Children Be The Center Of Your World?

In the latest parenting post to go viral, Stephanie Metz reaches an important conclusion for all the wrong reasons.


“Why My Kids Are NOT The Center of My World,” is the title of her piece, and in it she worries that today’s parents have raised a generation that won’t be able to cope. How ...

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Sen. John Thune: Grandparenting Is A New And Exciting Chapter In Life

There are many things in life over which you have no control. Kimberley and I just experienced one of them. On September 21 at 8:24 p.m., we became grandparents for the very first time. That’s when Henley Joy Hargens made her debut. All we had to do was show up. Actually,...

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Jacqueline Koay: Work Hard for a Good Reason

It’s no secret – I detest work that requires sitting down and I detest work that requires using my brain. These two traits were the cause of my dismal exam results: I managed three ‘O’ levels despite going to an expensive private school and those three...

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CHALLENGE: This Week, Just Let Something Go

This post is part of Stress-Less Parenting Club’s latest workshop.“Scary Mommy” Jill Smokler is offering her advice on cutting ourselves some slack, and getting over the notion of perfect parenting.


The kids didn’t eat a vegetable all day.


They forgot to brush...

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Federal Judge Blocks Alabama From Defunding Planned Parenthood

American Life League/FlickrAlabama must restore its contract with Planned Parenthood as a Medicaid provider, at least for now, ruled a federal court Wednesday. U.S. District Court Judge Myron Thompson pointed out that because Alabama offered no reason whatsoever for the sudden defunding, the...

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Apple Picking in San Diego

Seasonal Happenings


Fall in San Diego finds many families apple picking in nearby Julian. Known for delicious apple pies, Julian is home to many apple farms, allowing visitors to purchase or pick their own apples. Apple picking season typically begins in September (sometimes as...

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Single Mom Disguises Herself As "Dad" So Son Won"t Feel Left Out

Nothing can stand in the way of this single mother’s love for her child ― not even a father’s-only breakfast.
Yevette Vasquez was dropping off her son Elijah at school last week in Fort Worth, Texas, when she noticed more cars than usual in the parking lot, Vasquez recounted in a Facebook pos...

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Jessica Simpson Shares Adorable Photo Of Her Kids Looking Like Angels On Picture Day

Jessica Simpson’s kids, son Ace and daughter Maxi Drew, are flat-out adorable. 
Over the weekend, the singer-turned-fashion mogul shared a behind-the-scenes photo from picture day on Instagram, in which her kiddos show off big smiles for the camera. They look utterly angelic. 
“Behind the sce...

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Eva Moon: The Ghosts -- Both Welcome And Not So Welcome -- That Linger In My House

Given enough time, almost any house will collect ghosts. My house has plenty, even though I’m not one for hanging onto the past. Usually they creep in silently, like dust bunnies under the bed: When you see them, you know they must have been there for a long time, but you never catch...

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Mom Pulls No Punches In Brutally Honest Review Of Hatchimals

The hottest toy crazy of 2016 is arguably Hatchimals. Even though they are sold out, some parents are forking over big bucks on Amazon and eBay to make sure their little ones aren’t disappointed over the holidays.
But are these fuzzy, robotic creatures worth the price...

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18 Toys That Make Us Nostalgic For Our Childhood Christmases

As an adult, the task of having to write a Christmas list is just another thing to remember to do. And besides, we just want exactly what you bought us last year – a pair of matching socks and someone to pay the rent. 
But there were many years when we knew exactly what we wanted, the l...

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Dr Elizabeth Sparkes: The Pregnant Body - It"s Not A Free For All!

I have been toying with writing this for some months now and I didn’t want to write it as just a rant, so I have had to wait a while. I think this issue is important to state though, and also I hope that this reaches other pregnant women experiencing the same irritations as me....

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http://skpsoft.com/view/parents+news/dr-elizabeth-sparkes-the-pregnant-body-its-not-a-free-for-all/

Tom McIlvenny-Cox: The Emotional Dad

Us dads get a bit of a raw deal when it comes to emotions. Not just dads, men in general. And I don’t think this ‘pressure’ comes from our partners because no one loves a declaration of love and emotions more than our partners, right? Maybe it’s self-applied...

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Dad Won Halloween By Planning Trick Or Treat Surprise For Daughter On Flight

A dad wasn’t going to let the fact his toddler was on a flight during Halloween stop her from enjoying some trick or treating.
He packaged up sweets with a note wrapped around them and handed them out to fellow passengers.
Thankfully, it went down well.
“Omg, my heart is exploding right now...

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http://skpsoft.com/view/parents+news/dad-won-halloween-by-planning-trick-or-treat-surprise-for-daughter-on-flight/

Wisconsin Woman Seeks Pregnancy Care, Gets Thrown in Jail for Admitting Past Drug Use

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“I was trying to do the right thing to take care of my
pregnancy,” said mom-to-be Tamara Loertscher. “I was really
sick when I went to get help, but I feel like asking for help just
made everything worse.”
Loertscher, 30, had been using meth before...

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Stacey Skrysak: There Is A Hero Inside Each Of Us

As I walked through my local gym, I was obliviously to my surroundings. I was in a zone; my mind set on squeezing in a workout while my daughter was in school. As I stepped onto the treadmill a voice called my name. “You’re a hero,” said a fellow gym member. I looked...

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Adoptive Mom Under Fire For Fantastical Children"s Book

Sitting in the pediatrician’s waiting room watching her 5-year-old fall apart was a pivotal moment for Berta Serrano — as life-changing as the appointment in another doctor’s office when it was made clear she could not become pregnant, as clarifying as the Nepal morning when she met th...

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Leslie Zinberg & Kay Ziplow: The Bucket List Trip Of A Lifetime I Was Finally Able To Take

Yes, Grandma has Dreams, Desires, and a Bucket List!



A special feature from Leslie, co-founder Grandparentslink.com


I really do not think I had a bucket list per se, but as the “kids” grew up and there was more to time to think and wonder, I’ve allowed myself to...

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Meagan Jukes: Updated CV: CEM, Chief Executive Mum at Household Inc

Word to the non-parents – maternity leave is not a holiday.


Pre-baby I honestly thought maternity leave would be a nice break from work. I knew that it was going to be hard, but on the flip side I thought…..I wouldn’t have any projects or deadlines, I wouldn’t have...

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http://skpsoft.com/view/parents+news/meagan-jukes-updated-cv-cem-chief-executive-mum-at-household-inc/

The Best Of The Mom And Dad Blogs This Week

This week in Parenthesis, Liz Gumbinner takes a stand against Pinterest perfection, How To Be A Dad blogger Andy dreams up a revolutionary family-style airplane, Katie Allison Granju ponders her blogging philosophy and more.


Pinterest: 0 Type B moms: 1Dedicated Pinterest perusers know...

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Dear Drudgery: I Am Totally Breaking Up With You

Written By Margot Page for Brain, Child: The Magazine for Thinking MothersJeez, Mom! You don’t have to yell!”


“Really? ’Cause it seems like I do. Just once, I’d like to see you people hang up your backpacks without me having to THROW A TEMPER TANTRUM!”


Sometimes, I come a tiny bit unrave...

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This "Nasty" Clothing Line Is Donating Its Proceeds To Planned Parenthood

You can now wear your support of Hillary Clinton and the Pantsuit Nation on your sleeve while supporting an important cause. 
In the wake of last week’s presidency shock, many people were left wondering what action they could take to support the causes they support. Plenty of nasty me...

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http://skpsoft.com/view/parents+news/this-nasty-clothing-line-is-donating-its-proceeds-to-planned-parenthood/

Thanksgiving Roundup!

Seasonal Happenings



Celebrate Thanksgiving with family-friendly events and activities, festive crafts, fall recipes and more in our Thanksgiving Round-up! You’ll even find Winter Break Camps in San Diego!
Quick links: Fun Things To Do | Crafts | Recipes

Family Time ...

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Sandra Vischer: Yule Be Okay! Navigating The Holidays After A Divorce

The holidays are a time of family, friends, and traditions, however, this year it won’t be quite the same. You’ve recently gone through a divorce and will have to navigate a new holiday normal. Let’s face it, it won’t be easy.


After eighteen years of marriage, I...

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Parents, Some Reasonable Age-Appropriate Expectations For Your Young Kids

Recently, I published a blog post Parents, Get Realistic About Your Expectations For Young Kids. I knew I hit a universal nerve when I received a copy that had been translated into German. Many parents wrote that they wanted to learn more about having realistic expectations, but also...

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Carlos Lazo: Shame on you, America

Shame on you America! I am an immigrant, a veteran, a father, and a teacher. You spat all those identities. Shame on you! You elected the person who exemplifies the worst of you, your prejudices, your fears, your bigotry, and your dark heart. You have chosen, for the highest office of the...

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http://skpsoft.com/view/parents+news/carlos-lazo-shame-on-you-america/

Dead Teen Wins Right To Be Frozen And Brought Back To Life

“My beautiful baby boy was diagnosed at 10 months old with a malignant extrarenal rhabdoid tumor and died on May 12, 2016 at 13 months. MRTs are one of the most aggressive pediatric cancers out there and have one of the poorest prognoses. Sadly, there are very few medications...

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http://skpsoft.com/view/parents+news/dead-teen-wins-right-to-be-frozen-and-brought-back-to-life/

Shane Ryan: The Truth About Male Role Models

November brings big opportunities to focus on men’s health and wellbeing, so I am really happy to be asked to work in partnership with Huffington Post for this busy month of discussion and events bringing as it does International Men’s Day, and the Being A Man festival at...

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The Most Popular Baby Names Of The Past 100 Years

Popular baby names vary each year depending on changes in culture and trends that you can’t predict. 
But according to a family history website, there’s one name that just doesn’t go out of fashion.
Findmypast compared the most popular names for babies born in 1911, 1939 and 2015 and reveale...

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Two Strangers Made This Mum"s Nightmare Flight So Much Better

A mum who was having a nightmare of a time trying to get on a flight with her toddler thanked two strangers who made the experience so much better.
Alyson Hershelman, from the US, explained she had needlessly queued for 45 minutes at the airport, causing her and her family to be...

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http://skpsoft.com/view/parents+news/two-strangers-made-this-mums-nightmare-flight-so-much-better/

Why Parents Are Sending Four-Week-Old Babies To Language Classes

Sam Faiers sparked a debate among parents when she enrolled her six-month-old son in Spanish lessons during her reality show ‘The Mummy Diaries’.
Some felt it was a great way to introduce a baby to different languages, but others argued against it saying Faiers son was too young to even spea...

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Tom Walters: It"s Inevitable, We All Become Our Dad

When I was a 11, I used to be pretty good at dancing – or at least I thought at the time. I won our Year 6 talent show on a school trip to Hayling Island – still got the certificate. Now, on my own in the kitchen dancing to the radio, I catch a reflection of myself in the window...

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http://skpsoft.com/view/parents+news/tom-walters-its-inevitable-we-all-become-our-dad/

To Vaccinate or Not To Vaccinate? Why We Should Consult Roe v. Wade

New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie unwittingly ignited a firestorm
earlier this week when he responded to a reporter’s question in
Great Britain about forced vaccinations of children in New Jersey
by suggesting that the law in the U.S. needs to balance the rights
of parents against the...

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http://skpsoft.com/view/parents+news/to-vaccinate-or-not-to-vaccinate-why-we-should-consult-roe-v-wade/

The World"s Worst Mom on America"s Frenzy of Fear

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Lenore Skenazy was pacing and ranting in the ballroom of a five-star hotel. Microphone in hand, volume cranked to eleven, the self-proclaimed “world’s worst mom” described a nation fraught with predators and razor blades and abductions, ...

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Sheryl Sandberg: "Silence Is Killing Us"

Your boss calls you in and says, “I just wanted you to know that if you are thinking about having children one day, and are wondering how pregnancy and motherhood can be combined with your career, my door is always open and I’m glad to talk.”


Has anything like that ever h...

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Jess Hagemann: Ghostwriting Helps Grandparents Write Their Life Stories As Books

When to Jump, an independent media partner of The Huffington Post, is a curated community featuring the ideas and stories of people who have made the decision to leave something comfortable and chase a passion.


Death never touched me until it took my Grandpa Jack. At 75, he was...

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Jacqueline Koay: Of Fussy Eaters And Two-Way Respect

My 60 kg 16-year-old daughter is strictly a carnivore. She eats greens under sufferance, namely to neutralise the acidity of the meat she eats. She often blitzes these greens up into a smoothie, fibre and all, and chugs them down. I have her sports to thank for that. As a footballer playing...

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http://skpsoft.com/view/parents+news/jacqueline-koay-of-fussy-eaters-and-two-way-respect/

The Best Mom And Dad Blogs This Week

This week in Parenthesis, Kelle Hampton goes dancing, Joanne Bamberger offers Marissa Mayer advice, Heather Armstrong tries in vain to get better sleep, and more.


Shall we dance?Dancing is many things: a Saturday night staple, something happy ladies do in movies — and sometimes a...

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Dr. Gail Gross: What Parents Need to Know About Stress and Learning

Retention, comprehension and potential to learn are all undermined by stress and anxiety. We are all familiar with the term “test anxiety,” and have all experienced that feeling of not being able to concentrate because of stress.


How stress affects brain performanceStress...

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UPDATED! CLERICAL ERROR! Next Stop on Crazy Train: Maybe Planned Parenthood Shooter Was Upset at Unisex Bathrooms?

UPDATED (5:50 P.M. ET): From The Gazette of Colorado Springs, Colorado comes word that alleged shooter Robert Dear did not “register as a woman.”

An El Paso County clerical error was apparently to blame for Planned Parenthood shooting suspect Robert Lewis Dear Jr. being listed ...

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http://skpsoft.com/view/parents+news/updated-clerical-error-next-stop-on-crazy-train-maybe-planned-parenthood-shooter-was-upset-at-unisex-bathrooms/

Gluten-Free Gingerbread Man Cookies

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Making gingerbread cookies is a fun holiday tradition for many—and there’s no need to miss out on the fun if your family is gluten-free. This recipe is just for you.
Bonus: Since there isn’t any gluten, you don’t have to worry about overworking the doug...

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8-Year-Old Opens Baking Business To Buy His Single Mom A House

When Jalen Bailey opened his baking business on July 1, he had more than just a little spending money in mind. The eight-year-old wants to buy his single mother, Sharhonda Mahan, a new house.
“I wanted to save up a lot of money to get a house,” Bailey told ABC News. “I just want one that me a...

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http://skpsoft.com/view/parents+news/8-year-old-opens-baking-business-to-buy-his-single-mom-a-house/

Actor Honors Prematurity Awareness Day With Emotional Instagram Post

In honor of World Prematurity Day on Thursday, actor and comedian Rob Huebel shared an emotional Instagram post. 
Huebel, who appears on shows like “Transparent” and “Childrens Hospital,” posted a photo of the first time he held his newborn daughter in the NICU.


”With grateful hearts, my wi...

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http://skpsoft.com/view/parents+news/actor-honors-prematurity-awareness-day-with-emotional-instagram-post/

Brown Girl Magazine: My Story Of Living A Double Life As An Indian And American

Whenever I go back to my parent’s house in Saginaw, I step into a different world. There’s a clutter of conversation in Hindi, a pot of chai on the stove, and — more often than not — a 1960s Bollywood song playing from the laptop in the kitchen.


Growing up...

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http://skpsoft.com/view/parents+news/brown-girl-magazine-my-story-of-living-a-double-life-as-an-indian-and-american/

Tony Bennett Met His Wife While She Was In Utero

Tony Bennett reveals that he met his wife, Susan Crow, before she was even born.
In his new memoir “Just Getting Started,” the 90-year-old shares the story of when he met Susan’s parents after a concert back in 1967. Susan’s mom was actually pregnant with...

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http://skpsoft.com/view/parents+news/tony-bennett-met-his-wife-while-she-was-in-utero/

Sarah Jessica Parker Would Love To Relive Her Son"s Birth All Over Again

Sarah Jessica Parker would choose to revisit the birth of her son if she could experience one moment in her life again.
Although some women may like to forget that (often painful) time in their life, the 51-year-old actress wants to do quite the opposite.
“If I could revisit one moment in my ...

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http://skpsoft.com/view/parents+news/sarah-jessica-parker-would-love-to-relive-her-sons-birth-all-over-again/

Hannah Greaves: Is The Male Abortion Ever Okay?

This is a blog post that’s been lingering in the back of my mind for some time now. It’s a question of forced paternity really, what should or shouldn’t men do when they come up against the ultimate life-changing experience, an unexpected, unplanned and unwanted pregnancy...

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http://skpsoft.com/view/parents+news/hannah-greaves-is-the-male-abortion-ever-okay/

Grieving Mums Were Brought Together By This Heart-Shaped Necklace

Two grieving mothers were brought together by a heart-shaped necklace, even though they were “complete strangers”.
One of the mums, named PJ-Darl Rivera Macalintal‎, was on the till at her pharmacy when a lady told her how beautiful her necklace was.
The heart-shaped pendant featured two foot...

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http://skpsoft.com/view/parents+news/grieving-mums-were-brought-together-by-this-heart-shaped-necklace/

Mum Finds Easy Way To Keep Her Living Room Free Of Kids" Mess

A mum found an easy way to keep her living room spotless, despite having kids in the house.
Michele Keylor’s son, Nick Denbow, tweeted a picture on Saturday 5 November that showed patterned tape had been stuck across the entrance to the room with a note that read: 
“This room has been close...

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http://skpsoft.com/view/parents+news/mum-finds-easy-way-to-keep-her-living-room-free-of-kids-mess/

Meagan Jukes: The Truth About Post-Birth

I was hurting. My mind, my body. The inside of my cells felt like they were shrivelling up.


I was dirty. Skin cells clumped together, oily hair and dried blood.


The idea of what my life would look like now, after giving birth, shattered. Little pieces of me falling to my hospital bed...

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These Parents Were Scared to Let Their Kids Walk Alone in New York City. They Did It Anyway.

“These Parents Were Scared to Let Their Kids Walk Alone
in New York City. They Did It Anyway.”: Produced, shot, and edited
by Jim Epstein; interview by Lenore Skenazy.
About 4 minutes.

Original release date was February 12, 2015 and the
original writeup is below.

Growing...

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Woman Goes Into Labour While Travelling On Bus, Passengers Rally To Help As She Gives Birth

The unexpected moment a woman gave birth while travelling on a bus was caught on CCTV.
The clip, reported to have been captured in the Guangxi Province in China on 26 October, shows the mum-to-be screaming in agony while passengers surrounded her. 
One woman can be seen massaging the ...

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Will Anxious Parents Have Anxious Kids?

The sins of the father. The traumas and memories, too.


Researchers have found evidence that we (well, mice) really can pass life experience down through the generations. A study this week in the journal Nature Neuroscience is one more data point in the field of “transgenerational e...

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When Two Generations Of Women Go On One Unforgettable Road Trip

Alma Valdes always dreamed of piling into an RV and going where the road took her. But by the time she saved up and purchased a motor home in 2012, her children were grown and had left home. 
So instead, she decided she would realize her lifelong dream with her oldest grandchildren.
After a ...

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Shahilla Barok: Self-Employed? Work From Home? Family Suffering?

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I have been self-employed since 2012…with some very steep changes to life and health recently.


It’s a privilege to be able to work from the comfort of your own home but it can also be a drawback, either to your business or to your family...

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http://skpsoft.com/view/parents+news/shahilla-barok-self-employed-work-from-home-family-suffering/

Parenthesis: BlogHer 2012 Edition

Mom bloggers writing posts about a conference dedicated to — what else — blogging: in the blog world, it doesn’t get much more meta than that.


Below are some of the tips, memories and confessions that have been shared so far. (For more, check out the Twitter action on #...

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Carla Naumburg: Everyone Benefits When Mommy Takes a Vacation

Two weeks ago, I went on a trip to my home state of New Mexico. By myself. As in, without kids.


I was gone from Thursday morning until Sunday night, and my husband took care of our girls (ages 4.5 and 3) back home in Massachusetts. This was only the third time in nearly five years of...

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http://skpsoft.com/view/parents+news/carla-naumburg-everyone-benefits-when-mommy-takes-a-vacation/

Kimberley A. Johnson: Right-Wing Extremists Inspired Me To Write A Book About Teen Abortion

In case you haven’t noticed, there’s a Republican War on Women:


“If a woman has [the right to an abortion], why shouldn’t a man be free to use his superior strength to force himself on a woman? At least the rapist’s pursuit of sexual freedom doesn’t...

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9 Ways to Thank a Veteran

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When giving thanks this month (or any time of the year), don’t forget our military service members. Many organizations and veterans groups offer ways to support and show gratitude to members of the armed forces. Help a veteran, a deployed service member...

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Jessica Denis: Life Has Been Patiently Waiting For Me

Have you ever noticed how the lyrics to a song can change the way you look at life?


For me, one song written by D. Vincent Williams, and recorded by Rascal Flatts has done just that.



I’m movin’ onAt last I can see life has been patiently waiting for meAnd I know...

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What Parents Are Telling Their Daughters After The Election

In the days after Donald Trump was elected to be the next U.S. president, many fathers and mothers racked their brains and dug deep into their psyche trying to explain to their sons and daughters “How America selected a racist, sexist bully” as our next president.
Most are...

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Quora: Why Catering to Your Child"s Tantrums Isn"t Always a Bad Thing

Are western parents doing kids a disservice by giving in to all whims? originally appeared on Quora – the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights.


Answer by Andrew Weill, tax attorney, on Quora:

Judging something as a...

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Benjamin Brooks-Dutton: Making Time To Listen To Bereaved Children

It’s funny how children tend to want to grow up quickly and be older than they actually are. Sometimes I think it’s as though their self worth is defined by the number of years and months that have passed since they first saw the light of day.


‘Well I’m six...

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Rochelle Humes Announces She"s Pregnant With Her Second Child

Rochelle Humes is pregnant with her second child.
The former ‘Saturdays’ singer, 27, revealed her and her husband Marvin Humes’ exciting news by sharing maternity photos on Instagram on Thursday 17 November.
“Ten tiny fingers, ten tiny toes, but who are you? Nobody knows,” the mum to three-ye...

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Pregnancy Shoot Photobombed By Nudist Swimmer

A couple’s seafront pregnancy photoshoot was interrupted by an unexpected wave – and an even more unexpected naked swimmer.
The parents-to-be were posing on Baker Beach in San Francisco, California, US, when they were caught off guard by a wave, which rolled back to expose the u...

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