This Is Exactly How Much Money You're Losing If You Have Young Kids

Having a child under the age of 5 is hard enough, but in the United States, parenting comes with the added bonus of near-financial ruin.


If we don’t do something about this, the economic consequences for the country are not going to be pretty.


Parents of young kids see their income fall ...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/exactly-much-money-youre-losing-young-kids/

Pregnant Server Gets A $900 Tip Just In Time For Christmas

It’s a Christmas gift she never expected.


It was a typical day for Sarah Clark when she was working her shift as a server at the Pita Jungle in Phoenix, Arizona, this month. But that changed when she looked down at a receipt and saw that a customer had left a $900 tip on a $61.30 bi...

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Greater Good Science Center: Changing Diapers as Foreplay

A common complaint of couples that come to my office for counseling after becoming parents is a lackluster sex life, typically a decline in the frequency and quality of their lovemaking.


Becoming a parent has many joys, but a great sex life is often not one of them.


From balancing work...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/greater-good-science-center-changing-diapers-foreplay/

Samantha Parent: 8 Ways To Teach Your Kids An Attitude Of Gratitude This Holiday Season

Christmas morning in my household is like a shark feeding frenzy, with the sharks (my four children) devouring a pile of bloody chum (the presents). After weeks of shopping and hours of wrapping and labeling gifts, I watch my little ones rip off the festive ribbons and tear through the...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/samantha-parent-8-ways-teach-kids-attitude-gratitude-holiday-season/

Edward Timpson: Let's All Work Together To Make Christmas Special For Children In Care

With Christmas adverts on TV, presents in every shop window, and festive songs on repeat, you could be forgiven for forgetting that this time of year – far from being magical for all families – can be a lonely time for those without a home of their own.
All around the country,...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/edward-timpson-lets-work-together-make-christmas-special-children-care/

These Were The Most Popular Baby Names In Scotland in 2016

The most popular baby names in Scotland for 2016 have been revealed.


Olivia was the most popular names for girls, knocking Emily off the top spot and climbing two spots from 2015.


Jack was the most popular boys’ name for the ninth year in a row, with James jumping up a spot to come in s...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/popular-baby-names-scotland-2016/

Kevin Fleming: 41-Year-Old Still Believes In Santa

Breaking the carrot and beavering the tip to approximate the look of reindeer teeth, I’d chuck the nubs into the front yard with a lil glitter. On snowy years, after a quick owl neck surveying the street, I’d take a quick pee in the snow, from the shovelled walk, dropping a group...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/kevin-fleming-41-year-old-still-believes-santa/

How One Mum Found A Way To Give Other Mothers The Gift Of 'Me Time'

A mum who struggled to find time for herself when she became a parent came up with the perfect way to give other mothers some much deserved “me time”.


Mum of 18-month-old twins, Ursula Brunetti, found the transition into parenthood quite a shock and learned many others felt the same.


So sh...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/one-mum-found-way-give-mothers-gift-time/

Beth Britton: Quality Of Care - My NHS Story

We talk a lot in healthcare about demand, efficiencies and cost, only occasionally amid the headlines of delayed discharges, A&E waiting times, GPs under pressure, cancelled operations, unavailable medications and doctor’s strikes do we look seriously at the quality of care.


Our...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/beth-britton-quality-care-nhs-story/

Quality Of Care - My NHS Story

We talk a lot in healthcare about demand, efficiencies and cost, only occasionally amid the headlines of delayed discharges, A&E waiting times, GPs under pressure, cancelled operations, unavailable medications and doctor’s strikes do we look seriously at the quality of care.


Our...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/quality-care-nhs-story/

Dad Demonstrates How To Calm A Toddler Before A Long Flight

Parents know only too well how stressful a flight can be with a toddler who just doesn’t want to go to sleep.


So one dad has shared his own parenting tactic that tires kids out before they board a flight, giving you peace and quiet for the trip.


“We’ve got a very active baby and she doesn...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/dad-demonstrates-calm-toddler-long-flight/

What To Give The Republican Who Has Everything This Xmas

What can you buy for that extremely flush Republican on your shopping list? Jet to the United Arab Emirates and fork over $155,000 for a diamond-encrusted, gold-plated, Donald Trump-stamped iPhone 7.


The phones, which feature a photo of Trump’s face, are being created by Goldgenie, a c...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/give-republican-everything-xmas/

This Wife Had The Best Response To People Bugging Her To Have Kids

After three years of marriage, Carrie Jansen and her husband Nic were sick of relatives bugging them about when they were going to have kids.
So Carrie, who lives in Anamosa, Iowa, decided to throw her friends and family for a loop when she posted a maternity-style photo shoot with her new...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/this-wife-had-the-best-response-to-people-bugging-her-to-have-kids/

Michelle Zunter: I Was Terrified To Be Pregnant

I think it’s pretty safe to say that every woman who has ever given birth had fears of the unknown while they were pregnant — especially first-timers.


I was full of fear from the first moment I found out I was pregnant up until the actual birth. In fact, I think I was...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/michelle-zunter-i-was-terrified-to-be-pregnant/

When Different Parenting Styles Are Ruining Your Friendships

When I gave birth to my first child, I was the first of my friends to have a baby.
I was determined to remain the pre-kids Trish, while also transforming into an all-loving mama bear. This meant listening to friends lament about botched dates, as I bounced a fractious baby on my...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/when-different-parenting-styles-are-ruining-your-friendships/

Jen Faulkner: How Much Do You Measure Your Self Worth Against The Successes Of Your Children?

When I was in Year Three at primary school I was shepherd in the nativity play. It wasn’t a coveted role, but I was happy, for I was never the kind of child who suited the role of ‘Mary,’ and that was ok. I liked to stand out. Do my own thing. Rebel against the masses. And...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/jen-faulkner-how-much-do-you-measure-your-self-worth-against-the-successes-of-your-children/

Vicky Barbour-Andrews: We've Only Gone And Done A Bloody 'Jeremy Kyle'!

So there we are sat in the kitchen, me and my husband looking at each other in absolute disbelief as we see the words ‘you’re pregnant’ flash up on the tiny screen of the stick I’ve just peed on.


You see, it wasn’t as though this baby wasn’t planned,...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/vicky-barbour-andrews-weve-only-gone-and-done-a-bloody-jeremy-kyle/

Helen Miller: Give Them The Greatest Gift At Christmas

The greatest gift at Christmas: Making memories


This year our Pops (4 yo) is fully aware that Father Christmas is watching. She knows that the alarms in stores and houses are the monitors that Father Christmas uses to make sure children are being good. Our 10 month old on the other hand...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/helen-miller-give-them-the-greatest-gift-at-christmas/

Dr Sharon Parry: School Nativities - What You Need To Know

As I am past the stage of attending school nativity plays, it may be safe (just) for me to reflect on this hectic and stressful, yet utterly wonderful, event in the primary school calendar. I’ve put together my top 10, very tongue in cheek, observations of the school nativity....

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/dr-sharon-parry-school-nativities-what-you-need-to-know/

Quora: Five Things Companies Should Really Consider When Marketing to Parents

What factors do you have in mind when designing a product for parents? originally appeared on Quora – the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights.


Answer by Anne K. Halsall, CPO & co-founder of Winnie, on...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/quora-five-things-companies-should-really-consider-when-marketing-to-parents/

Richard Shorter: Perfect Parents Christmas Newsletter

2016 has been another perfect year for the faultless Shorters.


Before we begin, it is worth pointing out that by merely reading this letter you will undoubtedly be inspired to follow our example of parental perfection. This is completely normal and does not necessarily imply any...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/richard-shorter-perfect-parents-christmas-newsletter/

Joan Malin: 5 Ways You Can Support Planned Parenthood of New York City and Our Communities

The outcome of the election was heartbreaking, devastating, and shocking. It is clear that under this new administration, we will face renewed attacks on our mission.


But mark these words: We will never back down and will never stop providing the care our patients need. We have...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/joan-malin-5-ways-you-can-support-planned-parenthood-of-new-york-city-and-our-communities/

Police Department Issues Holiday 'Citations' That Help Collect Toys For Kids

A traffic citation is a surefire way to ruin a day, but one Texas police department is making it an opportunity to brighten someone else’s.
Last month, the Godley Police Department in Godley, Texas, began issuing a different kind of citation for minor driving offenses. Instead of fining dr...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/police-department-issues-holiday-citations-that-help-collect-toys-for-kids/

Quora: The Business Lesson I Use In My Parenting

What are the most important lessons you’ve learned from founding that you’re teaching your kids? originally appeared on Quora – the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights.


Answer by Dheeraj Pandey, founder, CEO...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/quora-the-business-lesson-i-use-in-my-parenting/

4 Tips To Stop Fighting With Your Kids

Fighting is never fun, especially with your kids. That’s why parenting expert Alyson Schafer is sharing four simple tips to stop a fight before it even begins. This includes watching your body language and giving your child a choice.
Watch the video above for Alyson’s four tips on ho...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/4-tips-to-stop-fighting-with-your-kids/

Michelle Goodwin: Why I Love Breastfeeding

I’m not writing this blog post to get anyone’s back up or to debate which way of feeding is better. Both breastfeeding and formula have their places in society and we are lucky enough that we can make an informed choice on which way we plan to nourish our babies. For me I had...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/michelle-goodwin-why-i-love-breastfeeding/

5 Me-Time Books For New Mums

The only books most new mums get the chance to read are either made of thick cardboard or full of advice on nap-times and nappy rash. After having a baby, the formerly simple act of reading for pleasure suddenly seems like a self-indulgent luxury, like taking a bath or going for a walk on...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/5-me-time-books-for-new-mums/

Martin Barrow: Foster Care At Christmas? It's Complicated

This Christmas we accept invitations with a warning: there are lots of us. Our rumbustious family has three extra children, who have been in overdrive since the first day of December and are likely to self-combust well before Christmas Day. Forewarned is forearmed, and we give our family...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/martin-barrow-foster-care-at-christmas-its-complicated/

Boy Dressed As Lion Comes Face-To-Face With A Real Lion And It's Fascinating

An 11-month-old boy dressed as an adorable lion came face-to-face with a real lion and the meeting didn’t faze him at all.
Aryeh, from Atlanta, US, had been taken to the zoo by his godparents, who didn’t realise he’d be so fascinated by the lion enclosure.
The baby kneeled on the ledge and pu...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/boy-dressed-as-lion-comes-face-to-face-with-a-real-lion-and-its-fascinating/

Mother Describes Moment She Found Her Seven-Week-Old Baby Dead In Bedside Cot

A woman has told an inquest of the moment she found her seven-week-old baby daughter dead in a cot about which a coroner has issued a safety warning.


Esther Roseman said she had just had a bath on the morning of April 9 2015 when she discovered Grace lying lifeless in the Bednest bedside...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/mother-describes-moment-she-found-her-seven-week-old-baby-dead-in-bedside-cot/

Obama Blocks States From Defunding Planned Parenthood

WASHINGTON ― As a parting gift to women, the Obama administration finalized a rule on Wednesday that will prohibit states from defunding Planned Parenthood for political reasons. 
Twenty-four Republican-controlled state legislatures have moved to cut public funding to Planned Parenthood over ...

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Marijuana Pants For Kids Stoke Outrage

Looks like clothes for kids have gone to pot, and that has parents and anti-drug advocates fired up.
Amazon is selling a line of leggings for girls as young as 2 featuring green marijuana leaves. The Chinese-made pot pants sell for $5.99 to $7.
The leafy leggings are sold by AOSHILONG-Baby, w...

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Jayme Cellitioci: Never Too Early for Science

“What was that sound? Was that a shoe horn?”“I’m not a mammal, I’m a boy.”“Doxin carbon, that’s what we breathe.”


I have a fresh batch of my son’s scientific curiosities that play on a reel in my mind. He is 6 years old and these...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/jayme-cellitioci-never-too-early-for-science/

Danielle Lindner: Thinking Outside of the Flower Box! A Day with Jeff Leatham, Floral Designer to the Stars!

What happens when you put Jeff Leatham, The Rock Star of Floral Design, Two Kids and Me together?


In the words of my 11-year-old, “The best time ever!”


We have all been there. We’d like to create memories for our kids, encourage them to want to spend quality...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/danielle-lindner-thinking-outside-of-the-flower-box-a-day-with-jeff-leatham-floral-designer-to-the-stars/

Jane Robey: Preparing For A January Hangover

I’ve been prowling the supermarket shelves this week, bypassing the Christmas treats, goodies and drinks that have been part and parcel of the shopping experience since October.
I’ll square with you. I’m looking forward to Christmas but, as a family dispute specialist, I...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/jane-robey-preparing-for-a-january-hangover/

'Hollyoaks' Star Kieron Richardson And His Husband Carl Hyland Are Expecting Twins

’Hollyoaks’ actor Kieron Richardson (a.k.a Ste Hay) has announced he is expecting twins with his husband Carl Hyland.
The 30-year-old shared the exciting news on Instagram, with a festive-themed video in which the couple unwrapped a board with the announcement on.
“Merry Christmas to us thank...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/hollyoaks-star-kieron-richardson-and-his-husband-carl-hyland-are-expecting-twins/

Jo Love: Mumpreneurs - What A Load Of B*llocks

Much has been made in recent years about the rise of the so-called ‘mumpreneurs’- a growing tribe of working mothers who leave behind the stresses of corporate life to find fulfillment and success running their own businesses from the kitchen table (sofa, armchair or oftentimes...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/jo-love-mumpreneurs-what-a-load-of-bllocks/

New Mum Has Changed 18-Month-Old's Name Three Times Because She Can't Decide

A new mum has changed her baby’s name three times in 18 months because she can’t reach a decision.
The woman’s husband took to Reddit to explain the situation, because he’s completely at a loss as to what to do.
“My wife keeps wanting to change our baby’s name, who is 18 months old,” Reddit u...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/new-mum-has-changed-18-month-olds-name-three-times-because-she-cant-decide/

Dawn Q Landau: The Most Important Part Of The College Application Process

‘Tis the season! While that statement inevitably makes many people think of holiday lights, or dreidels and menorahs, and gift buying, for thousands of high school seniors and their parents, December is the advent of college application deadlines, and one of the most stressful...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/dawn-q-landau-the-most-important-part-of-the-college-application-process/

Laura G Owens: God Is Also Inside Planned Parenthood

They were last night as I walked in to a Planned Parenthood discussion on “A Celebration of Faith and Reproductive Health.”


They’re always there, the voices to protect the unborn.


A few protesters waved graphic images of bloody broken babies and held “Planned...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/laura-g-owens-god-is-also-inside-planned-parenthood/

How To Hack A Sous Vide Steak In Your Dishwasher

Smart, experimental chefs already know they can use their dishwashers to cook a wide range of entrees, from salmon with couscous to Thanksgiving turkey. And it turns out this kitchen appliance makes perfect steak, too.
The above video from Cook With Meat explains how to use a dishwasher to mi...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/how-to-hack-a-sous-vide-steak-in-your-dishwasher/

Illana Raia: Financial Confidence in Girls Isn't Impolite...It's Essential.

“Ugh, you figure out the tip…I’m the worst at that.”“I have no idea where my allowance went. Like, NO idea.”“My mom says it’s rude to talk about money.”“Math hates me and the feeling is mutual.”


Middle school girls, you...

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This Is What Ralphie From 'A Christmas Story' Looks Like Now

Over the years, “A Christmas Story” has become a must-watch movie over the holidays. The little 1983 indie film and Ralphie, its star character, only seem to grow in popularity over time.

How ‘A Christmas Story’ went from low-budget fluke to an American...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/this-is-what-ralphie-from-a-christmas-story-looks-like-now/

Georgia Byng: The Importance Of Literacy And Reading With And For Young Children

I’ve been writing children’s books all my life. It’s partly because I have a child inside me who needs entertaining, and partly because I want to help children to love reading. For I believe that a world filled with readers is a safer, happier world. Ignorance is...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/georgia-byng-the-importance-of-literacy-and-reading-with-and-for-young-children/

Pregnant Women Can Compare The Size Of Their Baby To Objects With Hilarious Tracker

Pregnant women can now compare the size of their baby to objects they come across every day.
The folks at Babysizer want to make tracking how much your baby is growing “entertaining, not confusing”.
They have tried to make each week of pregnancy “fun” by comparing a baby’s approximate size t...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/pregnant-women-can-compare-the-size-of-their-baby-to-objects-with-hilarious-tracker/

Dr Clare Owen: What Should We Do About Mobile Phones In The Classroom?

The world is noisy; the din of voices, the roar of machines and the dull, but incessant background drone that surrounds us. Concentration doesn’t come easily to everyone. The ability to focus is a gift for some, a skill to be developed for others. We know how important it is to...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/dr-clare-owen-what-should-we-do-about-mobile-phones-in-the-classroom/

Shayne Ward Introduces Newborn Daughter Willow Live On 'Xtra Factor'

Shayne Ward introduced his newborn daughter Willow to the world on live TV. 
The 32-year-old (and previous ‘X Factor’ winner) became a dad in early December when his partner Sophie Austin gave birth.
Appearing on ITV2’s ‘Xtra Factor’ via video link on Saturday 10 December, Ward chatted to hos...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/shayne-ward-introduces-newborn-daughter-willow-live-on-xtra-factor/

Judith Sandalow: Part One: Smart Solutions For Vulnerable Families Start With Context

This is Part One of a two-part series.


You can teach a child to swim, but she will still drown in a stormy sea.


What if the child is a 29-year-old mother? Instead of learning to swim, she learns how to budget. And, instead of being thrown into a stormy sea, she receives just $428...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/judith-sandalow-part-one-smart-solutions-for-vulnerable-families-start-with-context/

Zac Thompson: Here's A List Of Places Where You Enact Postive Change After Yesterday's Election Results

As incredible as it may seem, Donald Trump has become the next President of the United States. It may feel like we can’t trust our government to look out for us, but with remarkably low voter turnout, it looks like we can trust Americans to look out for each other. Despite your...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/zac-thompson-heres-a-list-of-places-where-you-enact-postive-change-after-yesterdays-election-results/

I LOSE MY SHIT (video)

Following some messages from moms asking me how I am so calm and seem to always have it together, I decided it was time to set the record straight – I LOSE MY SHIT!
Here’s why…
https://www.facebook.com/mythoughtsaboutstuff/videos/473182576360017/
— This feed and its...

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Jodi Meltzer: 5 Ways Parents Can Hone Their Holiday Superpowers

It’s the most wonderful time of the year if you’re a parent. Trust me on this.


Yes, you’re hemorrhaging money. The long lines suck. Locating the elusive must-haves on your kids’ wish lists, remembering gift cards for everyone from the bus driver to the dog groomer...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/jodi-meltzer-5-ways-parents-can-hone-their-holiday-superpowers/

This Is The Most Popular Baby Name Of All Time

Rose
Rank in 1880: 30
Rank in 2014: 194
This old-timey flower name was most popular in the 1910s. Today, it is often used as a middle name, especially among celebrities. For instance, Chris Hemsworth’s daughter is India Rose and Kelly Clarkson’s daughter is River Ros...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/this-is-the-most-popular-baby-name-of-all-time/

Zuzana Brianza: Keeping It Cool: Dealing With Cancer Treatment And Young Kids

Image- Zuzana Brianza


When I was diagnosed with cancer in the spring this year I was given a ton of leaflets, information about surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, coping with hair loss, complementary therapies, support groups and a book called Mummy’s lump. It’s not easy to...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/zuzana-brianza-keeping-it-cool-dealing-with-cancer-treatment-and-young-kids/

Catriona Ogilvy: World Prematurity Day 17 November 2016

Lost in a medical world I once knew


I used to work in neonatal care; I thought I knew what neonatal care was like. I had no idea what neonatal care was like.


I thought I understood the importance of enabling mums to be mums in neonatal intensive care.I had no idea of what it was like ...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/catriona-ogilvy-world-prematurity-day-17-november-2016/

Veronica Owusu-Byczkowska: How To Empower Your Child - These Four Ways

Photo credits: Veronica Owusu-Byczkowska via thegoldminetreasure.com


Some of us believe in karma. Some of us believe in luck. Some of us believe in fate. So why not believe in something that empowers rather than something than cripples? I had my son in my earlier thirties and I was...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/veronica-owusu-byczkowska-how-to-empower-your-child-these-four-ways/

Mum's Honest Post About Her Postnatal Depression Journey: 'I Hated My Baby'

A mum has been praised for opening up about her journey with postnatal depression in the hope it will help other parents who may be suffering.
Suzanne Brack, from Ireland, said the feelings for her daughter “no way matched” how she felt about her son when he was first born.
In the days after ...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/mums-honest-post-about-her-postnatal-depression-journey-i-hated-my-baby/

Keeping It Cool: Dealing With Cancer Treatment And Young Kids

Image- Zuzana Brianza


When I was diagnosed with cancer in the spring this year I was given a ton of leaflets, information about surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, coping with hair loss, complementary therapies, support groups and a book called Mummy’s lump. It’s not easy to...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/keeping-it-cool-dealing-with-cancer-treatment-and-young-kids/

Reproductive Rights Groups Vow To Fight Trump's Anti-Choice Policies

Reproductive rights organizations may face a brutal battle now that Donald Trump is president-elect. But they promise they’re ready ― and they’re not going anywhere.
Trump ran his campaign on an anti-choice platform and pledged to defund the nonprofit reproductive health services group Planne...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/reproductive-rights-groups-vow-to-fight-trumps-anti-choice-policies/

Kids Tell Jimmy Kimmel Their Versions Of The Story Of Christmas

Who knew that Jesus’ cousin was called Mike?
Jimmy Kimmel asked kids for their own interpretation of the story of Christmas, and they responded with some adorable new versions of the tale.
The Virgin Mary left cookies out for Santa Claus on the first Christmas ― and later had an affair with G...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/kids-tell-jimmy-kimmel-their-versions-of-the-story-of-christmas/

Gwen E. Samuel: It's About The 100% Of Black Children: The 94 % In Traditional Schools AND The 6% In Charter Schools

Black parents have enough to worry about just by virtue of having a black child. We worry about our black babies’ safety every day when they leave the house, whether they are walking or driving. In addition, we worry about their safety; physically, mentally and emotionally, when they...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/gwen-e-samuel-its-about-the-100-of-black-children-the-94-in-traditional-schools-and-the-6-in-charter-schools/

Change Your Kid's Holidays From 'Gimme' To Gratitude

No matter what holiday you celebrate, this time of year often incites more “gimme, gimme” than gratitude and giving. We live in a consumers’ world where marketing campaigns drive up the value of “stuff” over the joys of generosity and appreciation....

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/change-your-kids-holidays-from-gimme-to-gratitude/

Nicola J Rowley: No One Should Face Christmas Alone: Why We Parents Need To Show Elderly People We Care

Last week, I met a lady in her mid-eighties, called Maria. Her story is not dissimilar to the majority of the two million people aged over 75 who live by themselves in the UK. Just over a year ago, Maria was, by her own admission, lonely.


She lives by herself in London and...

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https://skpsoft.com/parents/nicola-j-rowley-no-one-should-face-christmas-alone-why-we-parents-need-to-show-elderly-people-we-care/

Expectant Mums Given Advice On Rights At Work By #PowerToTheBump Campaign

Expectant young mums have been given advice on dealing with issues surrounding pregnancy at work, as part of the #PowerToTheBump campaign.
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) launched the campaign in May 2016 after finding young mums are “significantly” more likely to experience ...

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Angel Adoree: Top Tips For Relocating With Kids

For so many of us, living ‘the good life’ abroad is the dream isn’t it?


According to a survey by Abbey National Offshore, more than three-quarters of us would like to live abroad during our lifetimes. The main reason is finding a better quality of life.


For me and...

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Vanessa Olorenshaw: The Question Of Maternal Loneliness. The Answer Is Connection

I frequently write or post about the issue of isolation and lack of support of mothers.
Channel 4 has prepared a documentary about loneliness. And becoming a new mother is up there.
I will say this. There are struggles when we become mothers. Our ‘seat’ may have been in a city...

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10 Crazy Fun Holiday Gifts For You And Your Grandchild

Lincoln Logs have been around for 100 years, and today’s kids can enjoy all of the log cabin building fun that you did when you were young. The 100th Anniversary Tin includes more than 100 real wooden building pieces that are just like the original. The entire set is made in the U.S., and t...

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Depending On Which Trump We Get, He Could Be Really Bad For Abortion Rights

WASHINGTON ― President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly changed his mind on abortion. He described himself as “very pro-choice” before he decided to run for president. During the campaign, he suggested that states should be able to outlaw abortion, and that women should be punished for havin...

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Laura Lifshitz: A Single Mom's Prayer

Now I lay me down to sleep…except for, I am still awake.
Awake thinking of the many things I meant to do, but couldn’t get done today.
Awake thinking of the things I said that I second guess—
In my mind, I go over these conversations with my child and wonder if something could have bee...

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Husband Turns Spare Closet Into A Beautiful Vanity For His Nurse Wife

Christmas came early this year for wife and mom of three Kari Koelsch.
After casually mentioning to her husband Todd that she wished she had her own space to get ready in, he decided to convert a spare closet in their Tiffin, Ohio home into a vanity where she could do her makeup. And it’s a...

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Jerry Zezima: "It's Chloe Time"

I live in a different time zone than everybody else — right now it is 8:49 a.m., Eastern time, 5:49 on the West Coast and 12:27 on Mars — so I was a little late in finding out that my granddaughter Chloe, who is 3, recently got a watch.


I have had one watch in my life. It was...

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Michelle Gant: Rediscovering The Magic Of Christmas

We had become jaded, the two of us. The cost, the stress, the hassle. The overindulgence and the nauseating hangovers. The songs which jarred, the garish decorations, the embarrassing jumpers. The joy of giving, which could only be achieved via a painful, directionless, bad-tempered...

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Madeleine Thompson: Keeping A Diary In An Online World

I’m feeling a bit inspired this morning after watching a lovely little feature on BBC Breakfast about diary writing. As is the way with these things, I caught the end but it was enough to spark my interest. It was about how common diary writing used to be and how some children do...

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Lorna Hayward: Wanna Be In My Gang?

Physically I was able to try and pull on those times of rest, but my mind (as will be the story of my bloody life and no doubt this blog) kept overflowing with endless lists of what once again, I should and could be doing with my ‘free time’ (LOL)
Read more: Maternity Leave,...

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Charlotte Gater: 27th In The Pisa Rankings? Why Is It OK To Be Bad At Maths?

In the recent PISA rankings that compare the results in maths, reading and science of 15 year olds from across the globe, the UK came 27th in maths. Education policy will have some affect, but I believe that it’s our attitude towards maths that is having a major impact.


Parents, we...

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Mum Breastfeeds Toddler While Having Contractions In Tender Snap

A mum proved that being a multi-tasking parent never stops, even when you’re in labour.
The mother, who was expecting her second child, breastfed her toddler daughter while she was experiencing contractions in hospital.
Birth photographer, Maegan Dougherty, from the US, managed to capture t...

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Brianne L Croteau: Fear, Hope and Preschool Politics: A Gay Parent’s Uncertainty In An Uncertain World

“You know, only a boy and girl can get married.”
I glanced at my wife in the passenger seat, before making eye contact with my 5-year-old son in the rear-view mirror.
“Oh, really?” I replied, as I drove us home from pre-school pick-up. “Who told you that?”
“Me. Me, myself. No one else”.
“OK. ...

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Alicia MacManus: Buying Throwaway Gifts This Season? Consider Donating Instead

Christmas is coming. Isn’t that funny? Right now millions of us are shocked, saddened and scared by the results of this election. We feel like racism and sexism are suddenly the norm — like the country we love isn’t the country we thought it was. And yet, in six weeks Santa...

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6 Tips For Surviving The Holidays If You Don't Like Your In-Laws

People joke about meddling in-laws but the reality is, overbearing family members are a very real problem for many couples. The tension can be especially thick during the holidays, when there’s an expectation to act like one big, happy family. 
How should you prepare if you’re already dreadi...

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Taylor Johnson: An Open Letter to My Junior Year

Dear it’s been three years, but it’s still 3 AM,


Isn’t it funny, that you can go through life feeling like you have it all figured out, just to be reminded that three years ago you didn’t know how to do your laundry and today you still don’t understand...

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This 73-Year-Old Rolling Stone Just Welcomed His 8th Kid

Number of children: 8
Mick Jagger is known for his big family! The singer has seven children with four women. The kids, who are all grown now, are named Karis, Jade, Elizabeth, James, Georgia, Gabriel and Lucas. The singer is also currently expecting his eighth child with girlfriend...

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This Six-Year-Old Flower Girl's To-Do List Before Aunt's Wedding Is So Adorable

In preparation for her aunt’s wedding, a six-year-old girl penned the most adorable to-do list to make sure she was ready for the big day.
Niamh Heneghan, from Castlebar in Ireland, gave herself tasks from Monday to Friday including fitness workouts and practising walking down the a...

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Doctors Are Missing 'Clear Symptoms' Of Heart Problems In Pregnancy, Report Shows

Pregnant women are dying from heart problems because doctors do not expect younger mothers-to-be to suffer, according to a new report.


Investigators who compiled the Confidential Enquiry into Maternal Deaths report found that some pregnant women received sub-standard NHS care even though...

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Sophia Walker: The Beckham's Guide To Parenting...

I remember being 11 years old. It was all about making mix tapes off the radio, reading Smash Hits, begging my parents to let me go to see ‘Three men and a Baby’ in the cinema, and going to the local market to buy baggy jeans like ‘Kris Kross’ wore! Hey it was the...

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Mick Jagger's Girlfriend Has Given Birth To His Eighth Child

Mick Jagger has become a dad-of-eight at the age of 73.
The Rolling Stone’s frontman’s girlfriend Melanie Hamrick, 29, has given birth to their first baby together, his publicist announced on Thursday 8 December.
A statement said: “Melanie Hamrick and Mick Jagger’s son was born today in New Y...

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Mick Jagger's Girlfriend Has Given Birth To His Eighth Child

Mick Jagger has become a dad-of-eight at the age of 73.
The Rolling Stone’s frontman’s girlfriend Melanie Hamrick, 29, has given birth to their first baby together, his publicist announced on Thursday 8 December.
A statement said: “Melanie Hamrick and Mick Jagger’s son was born today in New Y...

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Michelle Manning Barish: Dear Dems: The Sooner You Get Out Of Shock, The Sooner We Can Get Moving

I know that my liberal friends who remain hopeful are not going to want to hear this, but being popular isn’t my goal. I prefer the truth.


Instead of spending millions of dollars recounting ballots that aren’t going to make any difference, perhaps we can put that money into...

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Quora: The Biggest Mistake We Can Make When Choosing a Life Partner

What common mistakes do people make when choosing a life partner? originally appeared on Quora – the knowledge sharing network where compelling questions are answered by people with unique insights.


Answer by Craig Weiler, married almost thirty years, on Quora:


When choosing a ...

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People Are Donating To Planned Parenthood In Mike Pence's Name

UPDATE Nov. 16: On Tuesday evening, Planned Parenthood told the Indianapolis Star that 12.5 percent of all donations made to the women’s health organization since the election have been made in Mike Pence’s name. That’s 20,000 donations from “Mike Pence.” 
PREVIOUSLY: Here’s a much-needed Mon...

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Don't Blame Food Companies for What You Feed Your Kids

Credit: seanmfreese / photo on flickrA study of infant diets in one British city has revealed some uncomfortable truths about what many parents feed their children.




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The study, by lead author Pinki Sahota of Leeds...

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Ron Paul: 'Unborn Black Lives Matter'

George E. Norkus/FlickrThis summer, presidential candidates from Hillary Clinton to Ben Carson have been taking heat for uttering the phrase “all lives matter,” which many interpret as a way to diminish the “black lives matter” movement’s concerns. Now former...

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A Thank You Letter To My Daughters' Teachers (And Their Teaching Assistants)...And To All Teachers Everywhere!

With Christmas round the corner and me thinking whether I should be getting you a little something to show my thanks, I thought instead I would simply say it……so thank you!


Thank you for being a big part of why my daughters love going to school each day.


Thank you for...

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Abortion Rights Groups Sue 3 More States As Trump Inauguration Nears

WASHINGTON ― As they prepare for a potentially massive threat to abortion access under the Donald Trump administration, Planned Parenthood and two of its allies on Wednesday announced a slew of new legal battles against abortion restrictions in Missouri, Alaska and North Carolina. 
The three ...

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What NOT To Give Grandkids This Christmas

The only person I had to blame for the madness was myself—I was the idiot who purchased Laughing Baby. Thankfully, as gift-giver I had the right to render the giggly doll silent. If Laughing Baby had been a gift from one of my daughter’s grandparents, though, the guilt from surgically rem...

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Planned Parenthood Controversy Pushes Gay Marriage Off the GOP’s Agenda

Credit: Ocusfocus | Dreamstime.comSome of the loudest applause during the debate at the Quicken Loans Arena in Cleveland last night came when Ohio Gov. John Kasich was asked how he would explain his opposition to same-sex marriage to a gay son or daughter.
He decided to fold altogether. He...

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Olga Levancuka: First Time Busy Mums Guide to a Baby: Week Four

This is the time when you still struggle with your sleep deprivation, and yet there is some sort of routine in place. You are better at using those precious moments when the baby is asleep, and you have worked out by now which of your friends are really good with babies and are happy to...

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Kerrie Houston Reightley: 'There Are People Who Are Really Angry With Women Who Dare To Determine Their Reproduction Choices -- Let Alone Run For President.'

Christine Charbonneau, left, CEO, Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest and Hawaiian Islands, “Fighting the Fight,” Back in the Day


The state of women’s rights in America–exacerbated by the results of the presidential election–recalls a science-fiction...

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Dr Kathryn Weston: Five of the Best Parenting Tips I've Ever Heard

When I deliver talks and workshops in schools, it surprises me how many parents and teachers ask me what my best parenting tip is. Over the years I have interviewed many leading figures from the world of education and psychology, but a few ‘golden nuggets’ have stayed with...

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Pro-Choice Group Takes Down Story Slut-Shaming Pro-Life Activist

RH Reality CheckYesterday, the pro-choice group RH Reality Check posted a story about Holly Kaitlyn O’Donnell, who has emerged as one of “the face of the ongoing series of attack videos against Planned Parenthood and StemExpress, a private company that contracted with Planned...

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