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Parenting
Don’t Be a Judge-y Parent
I spend $240 a month on piano lessons for my sons. A lot for some parents, but of value to me. What non-essential parental spending do you most value?
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7 Ways Being a Mean Mom Rules
Babble.com
Mean moms retain their sense of self, teach their kids life skills, are unafraid to say no... and lots more! This Babble.com slideshow is an excellent preview of my book, Mean Moms Rule.
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Why Can’t You Be More Like Your Sister?!
Woman's Day
...and 9 other things you should try never to say to your children.
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10 Parenting Etiquette Dilemmas — Solved.
Woman's Day
You teach your kids good manners. But boy, don't you wish you could show some of the adults you know how to act appropriately! Here, how to handle some sticky situations.
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Parent Like a Man
Woman's Day
Take a page from your partner's book and parent a bit more like, well, him.
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Bonding With Baby
Parents
Relax -- your connection to your baby will happen naturally. But there are ways to nurture your growing relationship.
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Op Ed: Bad Mom? You Know It!
Newsday
Did you hear the whoop of joy coming from a humble home in South Huntington? That was me. Turns out, "bad" parenting is back in style...
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Granny As Nanny
American Baby
Who better to care for your sweetie than Grandma or Grandpa? Before you assume your parents are eager for the job, read this.
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How to Stop Worrying About Childcare
Parenting
What I learned -- and you can, too -- about finding good-enough, and letting go your worries about your childcare choices.
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Kids Gone Wild
Redbook
Biting, tantruming, tossing you some 'tude? Here's how to handle your child's worst behavior with something like grace.
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Attack of the Toddler!
Parents
Hitting, biting -- where do these tiny toddlers get their outsize aggression sometimes? Here's what to do when your toddler attacks.
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Secrets of a Made-to-Last Marriage
Parenting
Children buffet the "house" of your marriage like small but powerful hurricanes. Here's how you can weather the storm and emerge stronger and more in love than ever.
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