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Wednesday, March 31, 2010 - 15:22
by The Editors Of Parenting.com
by Deborah Skolnik

1. The small child and large puddle that have mysteriously materialized between you and your husband in bed

2. The fact that your kid's last birthday-party blowout set you back hundreds of dollars more than the down payment on your first car

3. That you just spent a good 45 minutes making a special family dinner, and now the only thing on his plate that your child will even touch is the buttered roll

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Thursday, March 18, 2010 - 15:14
by The Editors Of Parenting.com
Thank you so much to our Family Budget Boot Camp families and advisors! We know it's been a lot of hard work for everyone involved. We appreciate your honesty about spending -- including sharing your checking account balance!

Just tuning in? Read the series from the beginning, and check out the magazine feature on the families.

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Thursday, February 25, 2010 - 13:08
by The Editors Of Parenting.com
Music (original score)

...for teaching your kids to sing the real version of "Jingle Bells," not the one where Batman smells and Robin lays an egg

Best Director

...for organizing a monthlong PTA fund-raiser that actually raised funds -- slacker parents and the recession be damned

Makeup

...for applying enough under-eye concealer to avoid looking like the Crypt Keeper after a sleepless night tending a croupy kid

Art Direction

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Wednesday, February 24, 2010 - 18:41
by The Editors Of Parenting.com
We have received a number of emails in regard to the care and cleansing of baby boys’ penises as cited in the story, “The Supermom Transformation,” in the March 2010 issue of Babytalk. We apologize for any confusion related to the subject. For first-time moms, this is a tricky issue, and it is always our goal to provide you with the most clear and accurate information possible because when it comes to caring for your babies, nothing could be more important. Read Full Post
Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 12:12
by The Editors Of Parenting.com
MomsRising, one of our Mom Congress partners, is calling on moms to tell Congress to multi-task to get health care reform AND a jobs bill done!  In a guest post from Mom Congress advisory board member Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, she explains how to make your voice heard… Read Full Post
Tuesday, January 12, 2010 - 15:04
by The Editors Of Parenting.com
This post is by Lily Eskelsen, National Education Association Vice President and member of the Mom Congress Advisory Board Read Full Post
Tuesday, November 24, 2009 - 18:18
by The Editors Of Parenting.com
Do you know what your child is doing online? Well, you'd better. A recent incident of violent behavior has been traced back to disturbing messages on the social media kids live for. If you don't want your child to be a target – or a horrifying bully – you must read one Parenting reader's account of a recent disturbing incident in Los Angeles. Read Full Post
Friday, November 14, 2008 - 06:36
by The Editors Of Parenting.com
Peek Buster Bags from Hallmark

Confession time: when you were a kid, were you ever caught carefully peeling the tape off of your beautifully wrapped presents? Did your parents have to hide all the presents in the basement until Christmas morning because you just couldn't stop yourself from tearing into them? (Can you tell we're speaking from experience here?) Well, with these adorable Peek Buster gift bags from Hallmark, you can break the cycle of ruined surprises. Just place the present inside, turn the motion sensor on, and if your little snooper comes near the bag, Santa himself asks, "Did Santa catch you peeking?" Brilliant.

Price: $6.99
Manufacturer: Hallmark
Available at: Hallmark.com or a Hallmark store near you.

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Thursday, November 13, 2008 - 06:36
by The Editors Of Parenting.com
Altoids Dark Chocolate Dipped Mints

We'll be carrying these tiny 15-calorie treats in our purses to assuage those chocolate cravings. When the gooey chocolate melts away, the mint flavor kicks in for that refreshing kick of that curiously strong Altoid we all love. Oh, and do we have do remind you -- dark chocolate is good for you?

Price: $2.49
Manufacturer: Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company
Available at: Retailers nationwide

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Wednesday, November 12, 2008 - 06:36
by The Editors Of Parenting.com
Trendy Twin Shop clothes

Maybe it's just us, but we think it's totally cute to see twins (or even triplets) dressed alike. Plus, coordinated outfits make life a lot easier when you're trying to get the family dressed and out the door. Jodi Firestone and Karen Denker -- both moms of twins -- started TrendyTwinShop.com to make shopping for multiples easy. Their beautifully designed sets for preemies, babies, toddlers, triplets, and siblings are similar but not identical -- a great way to show off your unique family!

Price: $10-$35
Manufacturer: Trendy Twin Shop
Available at: trendytwinshop.com

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