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Things We Say To Our Kids That Makes No Sense To Them
When we are right in the thick of the parenting trenches we often say things out of desperation that makes absolutely no sense to our kids. The confused look on their faces says it all, but we all do...
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Best Picture Dinners: The Artist
I hadn't heard much about The Artist before the awards season got underwaya couple of friends mentioned it in passing after attending a screening, and they remarked that it was not only worth seeing,...
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Single Parenting Is Not a Disease
Contrary to popular belief, single parenting is not a disease. It’s not an illness overtaking society, or an addiction that must be overcome no matter what. “Hello, my name is Molly Jo, and I’m a...
View ArticleMoms Strut Their Stuff on the Runways at Fashion Week
Celebrities, social media superstars, and top bloggers -- who just happen to be moms -- strutted their way down the runway at the first ever Strut: The Fashionable Mom Show! fashion show held at...
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Flower Power Eggs Make Breakfast Beautiful
Flower Power EggsBell Pepper Ring Molds for Sunny Side Up Eggs! For those of you alive in the 1970′s, travel back in time with me for just a minute. Remember “Flower Power?” This was a slogan of the...
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A Different Kind of Mommy Guilt
“A mother is a person who, seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie.” -Tenneva Jordan When I was a kid, maybe about 12, I remember coming...
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Are Librarians Encouraging Libraries to Abide by COPPA?
The Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) was created to prevent corporations from collecting data about children without parental permission. This law explicitly does not apply to public...
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Who Can We Blame for the Seattle School Shooting?
You've probably heard that a nine-year-old boy brought a gun to school in Seattle, allegedly and accidentally shooting his eight-year-old classmate, Amina Bowman. She was flown to the hospital and is...
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Nie Asks: What Do Your Kids Do With Your Camera?
Do your children take your camera? Do they do this? What do your kids like to take pictures of? Let me know in the comments and link to your favorite kid photography -- I want to see it!
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Stop the Cycle of Bullying: Dharun Ravi Webcam Trial Begins
On 22 September 2010, the wallet of Tyler Clementi -- a gay freshman at Rutgers University -- was found on the George Washington Bridge; his body was found in the Hudson River the following week. His...
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How to Feed Your Family Nutritious Vegetables
I'm one of those people that enjoy traveling for three to four days max and, then, I'm ready for my cozy bed and all the comforts of home. I was reminded last night about just how blessed I am to have...
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Waving the White Flag: Don't Make Postpartum Depression a Taboo Topic
Something has been bothering me a lot lately, but it relates to something that happened several years ago. To put it in perspective, T was less than a year old. A friend from college and her husband...
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This Weekend: Daytona 500 & NBA All-Stars vs. Oscar
Buckle up. It's going to be a busy weekend. They'll be plenty of action on the sports front with both the Daytona 500 and the NBA All-Star Game slated for Sunday - the latter going head to head against...
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A Path to Entrepreneurship
Starting a new business is a big undertaking that involves a lot of planning and risk. As the head of Kaplan University's FastTrac program, Dr. Carol Hancock teaches her students how to manage those...
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How to Eat a Pummelo
[Editor's Note: I always encourage people to try produce they find in their grocery store that is unfamiliar. It's a great way to discover new flavors that they might otherwise have missed! The Family...
View ArticleBlogHer Conference Update - - February 24, 2012
Wow, we've made a lot of announcements this week and we have plenty of reminders too! So let's just jump right in... Announcements: BlogHer '12 Preliminary Agenda and Room of Your Own -- it's official...
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How to read Kindle books on your Mac, iPad or iPhone
[Editor's Note: I love the Kindle app on my iPhone and read many books that way. Mac Tips has instructions that can help you do the same thing. -Virginia] How to read Kindle books on your Mac, iPad or...
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Spicy Masala Eggs: A Twist on Deviled Eggs
I'm always on the hunt for interesting international recipes, and I'm dying to give this one a try. It's a great alternative to traditional deviled eggs, and features a fiery and flavorful spice...
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Inappropriate Coaching and Parent Responses
Earlier this week, a high school in my town fired its head football coach over allegations that he sent an inappropriate text to a female student. I’m angry at his stupidity and overall lack of...
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A Behind-The-Scenes Look at Food Prep for The Help
There was no shortage of food in almost every scene of Best Picture Nominee The Help, but what did it take to make sure all that food was true to the culture and time depicted in the movie and actually...
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