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Photo: D Sharon Pruitt, Flickr When I was a school kid, I had gym every day. I changed into a snug-tight pair of shorts and matching shirt, put my tennis shoes on, and the games began. My kids, however, have P.E. once per week, for just 40 minutes (they don’t call it “gym” class anymore, [...]

Photo: ChatterKid.com On Fridays, we list the links we love and point to the hot topics at our favorite sites. Do you know that many moms and dads suffer from depression? That’s what one UK study says. I’ve often wondered: Will my kids learn cursive writing when everything they do in school will likely involve [...]

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Photo: xlibber, Flickr Right now, kids under the age of 2 are allowed to sit on a parent’s lap on airplanes. No seatbelts required. Seems odd, doesn’t it — that the most precious cargo doesn’t have to be restrained in the name of safety? Well, things might be changing, because the National Transportation Safety Board [...]

Photo: penguin feeding time, Flickr On Fridays, we list the links we love and point to the hot topics at our favorite sites. Sometimes the words learning and fun just don’t go hand in hand for kids. Want to change that? WAHM.com says you can definitely merge education and excitement! Forget those hospital gowns! Why [...]

Hey, all you parents out there (heck, non-parents, too!) — check out this cool video. It’s an ad for the Sienna minivan that goes way beyond normal commercial-like status. Very cute, and entertaining, and worthy of passing on! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ql-N3F1FhW4

Photo: Betsssssy, Flickr Sometimes, expenses just pile up, and the funds coming in just are not enough to cover them. No doubt about it, when monthly bills are more than what you make, quick action is a must! Good news: WAHM.com has some ideas for getting finances in order.

Photo: Lina, Flickr On Fridays, we list the links we love and point to the hot topics at our favorite sites. Class mom — are you one? Fish is good for the brain — maybe even baby brains! Are you pregnant and getting married? Hey, it happens. Conversation about kids is great and all, but [...]

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