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Young Moms With Cancer: Monday Mention July 5, 2010 No Comments

Did you know that 70,000 young adults are diagnosed with cancer every year, and that survival rates and quality of life have not improved in 30 years? Sure enough. And chances are, you know a young mom — or will soon know one — who is struggling to balance her cancer care [...]

Sibling Fights and the Mommy Bra: Friday Finds July 2, 2010 No Comments

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On Fridays, we list the links we love and point to the hot topics at our favorite sites.
Stop sibling fights. You’ve gotta read this.
I was crazy for a good dollhouse back in my day. How I would have loved this dollhouse fit for decorating.
Before you head to the movies, hop on over t0 [...]

Big Baby News: Wednesday Wisdom June 30, 2010 No Comments

Free Movies: Monday Mention June 28, 2010 No Comments

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I mentioned it last year, and now that it’s summertime 2010, I’ll say it again: Free movies. So, call around, or Google your city, and find out whether or not theaters in your area are sponsoring a free movie festival over the out-of-school months. Our theater is showing Hotel for Dogs, Cloudy with [...]

Ban the Binkie and Stay in Shape: Friday Finds June 25, 2010 No Comments

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On Fridays, we list the links we love and point to the hot topics at our favorite sites.
Ah, the binkie. Is your babe — or big kid — having a hard time giving it up?
Or maybe your kids do OK with quitting things — like ballet [...]

Unspoil Your Kids: Wednesday Wisdom June 23, 2010 No Comments

Summer Writing: Monday Mention June 21, 2010 1 Comment

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Chances are, your kids are out of school for the summer, and it’s that time — once again! — to keep them busy. And while playtime is certainly lots of fun, it’s nice to keep those young minds engaged, too, isn’t it? That’s why, in our house, we’re instituting a little [...]

Ban the Goldfish and Changing Baby’s Name: Friday Finds June 18, 2010 No Comments

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On Fridays, we list the links we love and point to the hot topics at our favorite sites.
Would you consider changing your baby’s name if it didn’t turn out to be all you wanted? The Name Lady over at ParentDish discusses this iffy situation.
Get this: [...]

Summer Free Time: Wednesday Wisdom June 16, 2010 No Comments

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Clean the Crayon Off Walls: Wednesday Wisdom June 14, 2010 No Comments

How To Clean Crayon Marks Off Of Painted Walls on Howcast