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Parenthood
Why Aren't There More Diverse Faces on Kids' TV?
Posted Sunday, October 16, 2011 - 7:00pm by Kimberly Seals Allers
Kimberly Seals Allers

I've always had a problem with the lack of diversity in children's TV programming, it seemed like Hollywood was decades behind the real world. It had really been bugging me that ever since That's... Read More »

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Single Mom
Why Won't My Male Friends Hook Me Up? Life Inside the Emergency Box
Posted Sunday, October 9, 2011 - 7:00pm by Kimberly Seals Allers
Kimberly Seals Allers

I have a good number of male friends. Successful white collar friends. Successful blue collar friends. And friends in between. With so much dating advice suggesting that you ask your friends for... Read More »

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Inner Beauty
Do You Miss the Hot Mama Hidden Underneath the Nurturing Mother? Get Her Back In 3 Steps
Posted Tuesday, October 4, 2011 - 3:00pm by Kimberly Seals Allers
Kimberly Seals Allers

There's a fiery vixen simmering underneath every doting mom, but sometimes she gets smothered by the do-it-all mother we all have to become. If you, like me, want to reclaim your inner hot mama, your... Read More »

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In The News
My Anti-Blog For Infant Mortality Awareness Month
Posted Monday, September 26, 2011 - 9:47am by Kimberly Seals Allers
Kimberly Seals Allers

September is Infant Mortality Awareness Month. But I will not write a blog. Something so weighty deserves more than to be relegated to web log. I will not make any witty observations. I will not use... Read More »

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Teaching My Kids About The "N" Word And Other Slurs
Posted Thursday, September 22, 2011 - 10:50am by Kimberly Seals Allers
Kimberly Seals Allers

As a journalist and author, I have a tremendous respect for words. I teach my kids that words are powerful, should be used wisely and can do either great harm or great good. Unfortunately, there... Read More »

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Parenting Issues
Are You Unconsciously Ruining Your Kids? (A Little Eastern Philosophy May Help)
Posted Wednesday, September 14, 2011 - 7:00pm by Kimberly Seals Allers
Kimberly Seals Allers

Are you a conscious parent? If you’re thinking no, because you’ve been sleep deprived and/or operating in an overwhelmed, zombie-like state for several years now, that’s not exactly what I’m talking... Read More »

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Parenting Issues
Does Your Big Kid Have the BedWetting Blues? 9 Steps And 10 Weeks Can Help.
Posted Tuesday, September 6, 2011 - 12:59am by Kimberly Seals Allers
Kimberly Seals Allers

For some big kids, bedwetting can be a real problem. It limits their sleepover activities and can really hurt their confidence. A new book seeks to arm parents with 9 strategies to help children... Read More »

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Travel
It's Not Too Late For An "It's Still Summer Somewhere" Getaway!
Posted Tuesday, September 6, 2011 - 12:49am by Kimberly Seals Allers
Kimberly Seals Allers

Summer may be officially over, but its still warm in lots of places! Think of a driveable weekend away or check out the amazing September deals in Orlando and on cruises. Get more tips for a "it's... Read More »

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Living Well
Ode to My Thirties: Turning Forty is Hard to do
Posted Monday, August 29, 2011 - 11:27am by Kimberly Seals Allers
Kimberly Seals Allers

I've never been phased much by my birthdays but turning forty is taking me for a loop. I'm not sure why this particular milestone is giving me grief, but I'm just not happy about it. I know they say... Read More »

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Child Development
Why Having A Multicultural Library Is Important
Posted Wednesday, August 17, 2011 - 4:56pm by Kimberly Seals Allers
Kimberly Seals Allers

Even in the days of iPads, Kindles and Nooks, snuggling up with a book to read to your child is still one of the greatest bonding experiences for a parent. Even more, books are a powerful vehicle... Read More »

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