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Top Pop-tions: Father’s Day Fun Ideas
Better Homes and Gardens
Looking for fun, do-able kid-and-dad ideas? These are good for Father's Day -- or any special occasion.
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Leaner, Greener Kids’ Lunches
USA Today Green Living
Smart tips to pack a smarter, easier, healthier and greener lunch. Yes you can!
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Snow Big Deal
Better Homes and Gardens
Panicky at the thought of entertaining a passel of kids on a snow day? Try one of these fun-for-all suggestions.
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Top it Off
Better Homes and Gardens
Craft alert! Easy ways to make your own holiday tree toppers.
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Class Rules for Parents
Better Homes and Gardens
When your child hits a rough patch at school, do you swoop in and smooth it over? A more hands-off approach is easier for you -- and a better life lesson for your kids.
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In the Thrill of the Night
Better Homes and Gardens
It's warm. It's dark outside. There's no school tomorrow. Perfect time for some outdoor family fun! Try one of these kid-friendly games, projects and activities.
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Room for Debate: We’re Teaching Our Kids to Be Dependent
More kids may be learning Mandarin, but fewer know how to look an adult in the eye, write a thank-you note, empty the dishwasher, handle a snow shovel – or cope with disappointment and grow stronger after failure.
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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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Girl of My Dreams
American Baby
I may never stop grieving for the daughter I'll never have.
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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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Can You Stomach This?
Literary Mama
I'm admitting it here, folks: I bucked the Back to Sleep campaign and put my babies, both of 'em, to sleep on their tummies. And we were all happier.
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The Big Lie
American Baby
Why don't we tell each other the truth about how hard motherhood is in the first six weeks?
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