5 Tips for Owning a Pet Bird
Some things to keep in mind to succeed at bird ownership with flying colors
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An HIV Adoption Story
When one couple started exploring adoption, they had no idea that an around-the-world journey would lead them to the love of their life: a tiny girl with HIV
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6 Holiday Stress Busters
How to deal with relatives, shopping, and entertaining during the most wonderful (and one of the most chaotic) time of the year
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2009 Stinky Diaper Awards
This year, our smelly trophies go to Octomom Nadya Suleman, Jon & Kate Gosselin, Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, and other parentally challenged moms and dads
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5 Fun Family Vacation Ideas
Family friendly places to travel with your family, from Maine to California
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Pop 2.0
If Dad has trouble following instructions, just let his BlackBerry tell him what to do
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5 Fun Mini Family Vacations
Need a weekend getaway? Only have one day? That's enough time for some serious fun. We found 5 great spots.
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5 Habits of Happy Families
The science of how families get (and stay) that way
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Ask Laura: Disciplining Stepchildren
Help! My husband won't discipline his kids from his first marriage and it's causing problems between us.
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Why Art Makes Kids Smarter
Test scores shouldn't be the only focus in the classroom. This Mom Congress Report highlights the importance of music, drama, dance, and drawing and painting in schools
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Mom Congress Advisor: Susan Kane
Susan Kane was named editorial director of The Parenting Group in March 2008. In addition to overseeing all editorial content development for Parenting, Babytalk and Parenting.com, she also serves as editor-in-chief of Parenting magazine.
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Get the Mom Congress Badge
Support Education reform! Get the Mom Congress badge for your blog, profile, or website.
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Travel Mamas Packing List for Babies and Toddlers
What you need to pack when vacationing with a baby or toddler
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Second in Command
Mom's out and the baby's sick: What happens with Dad's in charge?
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Dad We Love: Steve Blum, Voice of Wolverine
Like most dads, Steve Blum is a superhero. But Blum isn't just Grill Master or Piggy Back Pro, he's the voice of Wolverine on the popular Nick Toon special, Wolverine And The X-Men
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6 Must-Know Ways Your House Makes You Sick
Malcolm Rands of Ecostore sets us straight on toxic chemicals in cleaning products and how to keep your family safe and healthy with green and eco-friendly cleaning products
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Video: Is TV Really That Bad for Kids?
Sure, you've heard over and over again that too much TV is bad for kids. But how much is too much? And how are you going to get anything done if you don't let them get in some screen time?
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Video: Is It Ever OK to Lose Your Temper With Your Kids?
Everyone gets frustrated with their kids once in a while, and sometimes you may lose your cool. What should you do if you've just yelled at your kids?
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4 Things to Do While Baby Sleeps
Organize your night time schedule so you make the most out of your free time
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Mom Congress Advisor: Byron V. Garrett
Byron V. Garrett of Chicago is the first-ever male African-American Chief Executive Officer of the National PTA.
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The Sorry State of School Lunches
Why cafeteria junk food is affecting your kid's health and how to take action at his school to prevent childhood obesity and overweight kids
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Raise a Kid Who Gets Invited Back
How to teach your child to have polite manners on playdates and why being a good guest still matters
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How to Take a Mommy Day Off
Go ahead -- you know you deserve it. Now here's how to actually take me time.
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Mom Congress Advisor: Robert L. Manuel
Robert L. Manuel is dean of the School of Continuing Studies at Georgetown University.
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Rick Springfield: Coolest. Dad. Ever.
Once singing about Jesse's Girl, Rick Springfield is singing lullabies on his newest album, My Precious Little One. Plus: enter to win the CD!
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Mom Congress Advisor: Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner
Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner is the author of The Motherhood Manifesto, and a co-founder and Executive Director of MomsRising.org.
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Mom Congress Advisor: Melinda George
Melinda George is the Senior Director of PBS TeacherLine and National Education Partnerships at the PBS.
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Mom Congress Advisor: David Markus
David Markus is the editorial director of the George Lucas Educational Foundation, and co-founder of online brands ThriveOnline and TBD.
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Mom Congress Advisor: Carol Evans
Carol Evans is a mom and President of Working Mother Media.
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Mom Congress Advisor: Nancy Kalish
Nancy Kalish is the coauthor of The Case Against Homework and she frequently writes about education issues.
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