I never got a second baby shower — did you? Whatcha think: are showers for baby #2 great or greedy?

Some schools don’t teach cursive writing anymore, which means mom and dad might need to take on the task. Uh-Oh!

The dreaded road trip doesn’t have to be so bad, because you can survive the family drive with a little preparation!

Maybe you loooove your fanny pack, even though it doesn’t get top trend award. Well, it is getting a makeover, and that’s some pretty good news!

Because we can never exhaust this topic … healthy snacks for kids!

Gotta shield your baby’s peepers from the sun, right? Check out these stylish wee-one sunglasses!

No babies in first class — at least on one airline.

Maybe you have the baby blues or the older-kid blahs now and then. Or do your melancholy moods last for a long time? Here, spotting the signs of depression.

Pink has her very own baby girl now. Find out how he singer feels about snot and poop!

Reduce your cost of living over the next year. Might not be as hard as you think.

Allergies on the brain this week (see Monday and Wednesday posts), so why not get educated and learn about kids and their allergies.

Going camping this summer? Not me. No way. But if you are, then you’ll want to brush up on some tips for hanging out in the great outdoors.

Think Little Johnny might be gifted? Here are 10 signs your child might have some gifts.

We have a sign hanging in our house that reads, “No Whining,” and you know what? Doesn’t work. At all. But here are nine ways to get kids to stop whining.

Sensitive kids and how to deal with them!

It’s summer, and and there’s no school, which means your kids may be glued to electronics (I know mine want to be!).

Did ya know some computer games might be good for the brain?

Gotta love leftovers — right?

Are you a gluten-free girl? Blogger Shauna James Ahern is, and she has some great scoop on eating without gluten.

Twin gear that makes life easier!

Ooooo, so cute — personalized jewelry!

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Do you exercise with music? If so, you might wanna try getting fit minus the tunes.

Forget garage sales when it come to buying baby gear. Actually, here are four other items you should buy new.

Still need a Father’s Day gift? Here, some super ideas for spoiling dad.

How about feeding dad some good grub on his special day?

Think you’ve got balance in your world? Ha!

Got summer plans now that’s school is out? Here are a few ideas for keeping the kiddos occupied — and happy.

Is sleep-over summer camp on the agenda? Here, how to fight homesickness.

If your school doesn’t already have the Morning Mile, you might want to get it up and running for Fall.

And don’t forget your sunscreen this summer — be sure to lather up those hotspots.

Finally, do kids realllly need preschool?

On Fridays, we list the links we love and point to the hot topics at our favorite sites.

Kelly Ripa doesn’t let her kids use Facebook. Do you?

Ah, the post-baby body. Here, 10 after-the-babe-is born body surprises.

When baby enters the picture, what happens to the prized pets? Babies and Beasts can help you prepare your pups (and cats) for the new addition.

Oprah’s show is all done, and now, who will become a role model for the girls of the world?

A will? Yes! You need to write one.

On Fridays, we list the links we love and point to the hot topics at our favorite sites.

Worried your teenager is becoming an overeater? Dr. Drew has some thoughts.

Maybe you could serve up these guilt-free snacks.

No more Blockbuster stores in my town, but I’m happy to know You Tube has streaming movies that are pretty affordable.

Yes, you should get your mammograms every year beginning at age 40 (or younger if you are at high-risk). But the gamma camera might be even better.

The American Idol top 11 will be touring this summer. Will you take your kids?

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On Fridays, we list the links we love and point to the hot topics at our favorite sites.

The breast milk discussion continues. Is it really that much better than formula?

Did you get gifts on your labor day? Ummm, not me, but celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe got a “push” present.

Cool mom pick: “His Shoes Were Far Too Tight,” by celebrated children’s author Daniel Pinkwater, best-selling poet/artist Calef Brown.

So sad. James Durbin will not be the next American Idol, but guess what? He can still be a role model for our kids.

Hey, Gram and Gramps — here are 5 ways to keep up with your grandkids.

Getting healthy doesn’t have to cost a thing, so go ahead, make it happen — for free!

Boundaries! New babies need limits, too!

Games are great, especially the outdoor variety, Here, how to play Four Square!

Picky eaters make me crazy — well, the one I have in my house does, anyway. Got one of your own? Try these tips for coping.

Having a toddler is hard. Being a toddler is hard, too.