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The only thing better than celebrity gossip? Celebrity BABY gossip. ;-) Somehow the stars are much more accessible to us as we watch them navigate parenthood. Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise are a fashionable mother-daughter pair. Gwen Stefani takes her babies on the road. Kate Hudson might want to consider a haircut for cutie son Ryder, Jennifer Lopez and Halle Berry are finally mamas! Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt seem to have so much parental love to share. Tori Spelling is a blissful mom. And motherhood didn't seem to slow Nicole Richie down one iota - she was back on the red carpet within her first month postpartum. Christina Aguilera dedicates one of her songs to her baby. Nicole Kidman - also pregnant at last! Everyone would like Britney Spears to recover and rehabilitate so she can parent her children. Teenager Jamie Lynn Spears shocked everyone with her pregnancy news. Marcia Cross is a radiant mother to her twins. Check in daily for celebrity pregnancy and baby scoop!
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How to encourage your child to succeed without being overbearing
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| We know it all too well. If this scene is vaguely familiar with your own parenting style, nod discreetly in agreement. "American Idol's" runner up, David Archuleta, dealt with... |
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Kids and TV: How much is too much?
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| In spite of its recommendation that children over age 2 watch no more than one to two hours of quality programming - and that children under the age of two watch no television... |
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The perfect card for any occasion
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| Consider the number of events for which you have to buy and send gifts – birthdays, holidays and weddings. The amount you spend on cards alone can really start to rack up. But... |
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Getting kids involved in the kitchen
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| Heading into the kitchen doesn't have to mean situating the kids in front of Noggin and hoping they stay put. On the contrary, the kitchen is a great place for parent-kid... |
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A return to table manners
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| During the summer, meals are looser. There are more barbecues outside, picnics on the beach, eating on the run from one sun-soaked activity to another, and so on. I've also... |
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Never say diet
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| I've had my share of issues with my body and with food. I've been heavier at times in my life, and lighter. Eating disorders run in the family, actually, and I've flirted with a... |
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Funny goes too far
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| Before I had kids, when I day dreamed about what my kids might be like, I was certain that my kids would have good senses of humor. Given the slightly off-kilter humor of their... |
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How to monitor your child's online activities
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| Cyberstalking. The mere sight of the word may make you cringe and rightly so. It seems like every minute on Dateline’s "To Catch a Predator" there’s a perv lurking behind... |
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The end of nicknames
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| Our family likes to give nicknames. Although the boys chose their nicknames for this medium, they are not the names I use with them day-to-day. Each of the kids has several... |
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Get kids to eat more whole grains
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| Does your son run hiding at the mention of "whole grains"? Shriek at the sight of multigrain wraps? Boggle over the unusual shapes of different cooked grains? Well, like it or... |
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Musical genius: How music makes your child smarter
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| Move over, Beethoven and rock me, Amadeus. When it comes to raising your very own Jonas Brothers, exposing your children to music as they’re growing up isn’t only... |
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Grownup getaways
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| My wedding anniversary is coming up. Seventeen years. I can hardly believe it's been that long, yet when I look at our wedding photo I am reassured that is has been. We were so... |
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Tastes of independence
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| My pre-teen is desperate for freedom, freedom at a level for which I don't believe he's quite ready. He thinks he should be able to do just anything on his own, without a second... |
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What parents should know about college safety
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| It's every parent's worst fear - they send their son or daughter off the college and something bad happens to them. Sadly, there have been too many parents in this situation in... |
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Tips for shipping your belongings cross-country
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| As you head to college in the fall, you're going to want to take a lot of the comforts of home with you: books and CDs you love, your oversized teddy bear, your favorite lamp.... |
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How to cope when your child goes away to college
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| You've waited almost 18 years for this day. Your son or daughter is proudly off at college. You've been through the talk about independence, have ensured there's enough funds in... |
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Top 10 must-haves for dorm living
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| When your son or daughter goes away to college first time, it can be an emotional time for both the child and the parents. As you are wiping away the tears, the most you can do... |
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Decorating your dorm room
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| Moving into an unfamiliar place can be intimidating and your college dorm is no exception. You'll want to make your dorm room your own right away. |
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Dealing with homesickness
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| If your child has gone off to college for the first time, separation anxiety is common for both parents and the children. If your child is having difficulty dealing with... |
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Shopping essentials for college students
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| Congratulations, your child is leaving for college! This can be a very exciting experience for both children and their parents. However, it can also be an expensive one. In... |
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College meals made easy
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| The expense of putting a child through college is enormous. In addition to tuition, housing, books and school supplies, there is also food. Even if your child has a meal plan in... |
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Care package ideas for college students
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| When your child goes off to college, your responsibilities as a parent don’t end there. College can be a difficult transition, even for the most mature and well adjusted... |
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10 Tips for parents of college students
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| College: It's a rite of passage not only for your kids but also for you. When they leave, you will need to find new ways to be a supportive, loving, and involved parent. Here... |
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Under the influence of other kids
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| Almost every community has them: kids who are basically nice but perhaps have a slightly negative influence on other kids, often subtly so. When I encounter kids like this in my... |
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Managing allowances
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| In our house, allowances are due on Sunday. Starting in Kindergarten, Alfs and Woody each have received an allowance based on their grade level in school. Kindergarten get 50... |
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