parenting styles

‘Teen Mom’ Star Farrah Abraham Waxed Her Daughter’s Uni-brow

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'Teen Mom' starlets know all about drama. Especially Farrah Abraham, mama to adorable daughter Sophia, 3. The 20-year-old made a name for herself by first starring in MTV's series 16 & Pregnant as a pregnant teen and from there, reached reality TV notoriety on the spinoff Teen Mom.  Her tumultuous relationship with her mother and... read more

‘I’m Daddy and I Know It’ Video Will Have You Thinking About Dad in a Whole New Way

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Prepare to laugh your face off and then hug your own dad, the daddy of your babies, or the soon-to-be father of your bun-in-the oven. The internet sensation "I'm Daddy and I Know It" is the best that to ever happen to the Interwebs since our baby morpher. (Seriously, if you haven't tried... read more

‘Home With Dada’ Video Is a Reminder That Dad Is Just as Fun as Mom!

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Moms, you're gonna looooooove this. Prepare to fall head over heels for this baby and dada combination! "Home With Dada" is the comprehensive report on what happens when dad and baby are left alone together while mom is out running errands, working, or just taking a day off mommy-duty. This video is proof... read more

How to Make Reasonable New Year’s Resolutions as a New Parent

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It’s hardly shocking that some of the most common New Year’s Resolutions are also the most commonly broken. Personally, I’ve always treated my resolutions as projects to undertake.  So “exercising” meant adopting a specific regimen and losing X number of pounds, “eating healthy” meant learning certain recipes or incorporating a new ingredient, and “more crafts”... read more

How to Win When It Comes to ‘Mommy Wars’

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Imagine this scenario. You're sitting at the park with your friend, watching your children play.  The topic of spanking children comes up in the conversation.  Your friend expresses her opinions on the topic, which vastly differ from yours - and then she asks for your thoughts. How do you navigate this conversation?  Do you tell... read more

Visiting Santa: Yay or Nay?

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I believe there are two types of children in this world: those who adore sitting on Santa’s lap and telling him what they want for Christmas, and those who wouldn’t go near a strange fat guy in a red suit even if he were covered in gumdrops and handing out winning lottery tickets. My kids... read more

6 Reasons Prince William Will Be a Great Dad

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Though Duchess Kate is only in the "very early stages" of her very royal pregnancy, we're already going gaga over what Prince William will be like as a doting dad. From reading bedtime stories together to royal piggy-backs, we've outlined the top six reasons Prince William will be the most incredible royal dad ever! 1.... read more

Kate Middleton vs. Princess Diana: How Being a Princess and Mom Is Different Today

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We've compared all there is to compare between Princess Diana and Duchess Kate Middleton: their red carpet style, their wedding gowns and even their impact on the public. Now, with a royal baby on the way, the comparisons keep rolling in. Here's a sneak peek of the similarities and differences the two royal women share... read more

Is There Such a Thing as a Perfect Mom?

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You know those moms who always seem to have it together? The ones who never get flustered or stressed? Who are usually dressed nicely and have no visible spit-up on them? Whose kids are quiet and well-behaved? Whose houses don’t look like they’ve been ransacked by raccoons on a typical Saturday afternoon? I do. I’m... read more

Being an Interfaith Family at the Holidays

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For our family, the holidays bring menorahs, Christmas stockings, gingerbread houses, dreidels and Santa Claus all mixed together. I grew up Catholic and my husband is Jewish -- as a result, our kids have a little bit of an identity crisis. Luckily, we live in an area where there are a lot of families who celebrate... read more
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