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4 Things That Shocked Me about Becoming A Stepmom
Posted Tuesday, May 21, 2013 - 12:46am by Erika Lehmann
Erika Lehmann

The term "blended family" conjures up distinct emotions, doesn't it? Some people think of the wicked stepmom and the red-headed stepchild while others see a family of four or more running through a... Read More »

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Parenting Styles
An Open Letter to the Mom Who Threw the Baby Wedding at My Public Park
Posted Monday, May 20, 2013 - 11:39am by Amy Wruble
Amy Wruble

Dear Fancy Mom, Congratulations on marrying off your one-year-old. What a spectacular wedding you threw at our public park, complete with tablecloths, floral centerpieces and a team of event... Read More »

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Parenthood
The Family Bed will Never be for Me
Posted Thursday, May 16, 2013 - 7:43pm by Kelcey Kintner
Kelcey Kintner

Some people really love a family bed. Like Tori Spelling. Who apparently sleeps with her kids and her dog and her chicken. Read More »

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Parenting Advice
How to Make the Days Count by Counting Days with Kids
Posted Thursday, May 16, 2013 - 3:29pm by Joy Phenix
Joy Phenix

That’s 428 weeks, or more importantly, 428 weekends. 107 months 8 years. Approximately. But who’s counting? We are! Oh yes, we’re counting. We believe when you count the days, you’re more likely... Read More »

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Parenthood
A Father's Prayer for His Son (Inspired by Tina Fey)
Posted Thursday, May 16, 2013 - 11:28am by John Kinnear
John Kinnear

First, Lord: bend the brim of his ball caps and remove the stickers. Or at least make that silly trend be in the past by the time he can afford his own hats. Let him sleep under a blanket of comic... Read More »

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Parenthood
5 Ways I Had It Better Than My Kids
Posted Wednesday, May 15, 2013 - 11:19am by Jerry Mahoney
Jerry Mahoney

Since I crabbily complained in an earlier post about all the ways my kids have it better than I did, I figured it was only fair to look at the ways my childhood was more awesome than theirs could... Read More »

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Parenthood
A Field Guide to Extreme Moms
Posted Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - 7:24pm by Liz Krieger
Liz Krieger

Mom Jeans and minivans; soccer snacks and permission slips—such are the common totems and flaccid clichés of modern motherhood. But really, no two moms are alike. In fact, there are whole groups of... Read More »

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Child Development
Should Tablets Replace Textbooks?
Posted Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - 3:52am by Candace Lindemann
Candace Lindemann

We've always limited “screen time” at home: no screen time before two years of age, and only occasional educational DVDs or apps after that. Researchers have found a connection between screen time... Read More »

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Parenthood
What Not to Say to the Parent of a Gay Child
Posted Tuesday, May 14, 2013 - 1:28am by Karla Robey
Karla Robey

In May of 2012 I came out as the parent of a gay child. My daughter, now 20, came out to her father and me nearly four years ago, and thankfully, we are in a much better place as a family than ever... Read More »

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Parenthood
Are all These Moms in Yoga Pants Really Going to Work Out?
Posted Monday, May 13, 2013 - 2:53pm by Kelcey Kintner
Kelcey Kintner

Just before I moved to the suburbs, a friend (who had already migrated to the land of houses and backyards) looked at my skinny jeans and said, "You know in the suburbs, people wear yoga pants all... Read More »

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