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"Mom, What's a Sin?"

by Dani Shapiro

Dani Shapiro tackles her child's faith questions — from her book, Devotion.

2/9/2010
How to Talk to Kids About Religion

by Lynn Harris

Best-selling author Dani Shapiro on faith and motherhood.

2/9/2010
Help! I've Got Saggy Breasts!

by Heather Turgeon

The ups and downs of breasts, from pregnancy to post-nursing.

2/8/2010
Is Celebrity Culture Bad for Kids?

by Helaine Olen

Experts say our national obsession promotes narcissism and entitlement.

2/8/2010
Family Movies You'll Love

by Andrew Postman

20+ films to entertain the kids and you.

2/5/2010
Mom Advice From Martina McBride

by Andrea Zimmerman

The country star rocks a bikini and trades parenting tips with Faith Hill.

2/4/2010

WEEKLY POLL

What age did your baby start solids?

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About My Family
Mom of two magical girls with twins on the way Jan 31st, 2010.

Personal Blogs

Tuesday, Feb. 9, 6:41 PM

It's All Fun & Games...Until Somebody Loses an Eyebrow

What compels children to do things like shave off one eyebrow? Can anyone explain this to me? I know that the child in question could not. When ...read more

1.

The Breastfeeding Conspiracy

by Taffy Brodesser-Akner

Some women just can't produce enough milk.

93
2.

Playground Confessions

by Taffy Brodesser-Akner

Am I the only one who doesn't want to take my kid to the park?

46
3.

Bye-Bye, Baby Food

by Aimee Pohl

The argument for getting rid of rice cereals and purees.

26
4.

Best iPhone Apps For Kids

by Sierra Black, Elina Furman and Brett Singer

25 apps to learn to read, learn math, and sing along in the car.

25
5.

Money Changes Everything

by Nell Casey

If Mom earns more than Dad, who changes the diapers?

23
6.

Michael Pollan on How To Eat Well

by Michael Pollan

His 6 simple tricks to feed your family right.

15

TODAY'S TOP PARENTING NEWS

Feb. 9, 2010

1.

Dad Waterboards His 4-Year-Old Daughter for Not Knowing Her ABCs — Daily Mail via SD
2.

"Dude-Friendly" Childbirth in Super Bowl Ad — Jezebel via SD
3.

Three Tricks to Cure Child Obesity — Journal of Pediatrics via SD
4.

Bullying Prevention Begins at Home — Bully Police via SD
5.

Girl Scout Cookies Go Viral — The Girl Scouts via SD
6.

Rachel Bilson Pregnancy Scare, True or False? — In Case You Didn't Know Blog via FC
7.

McSteamy and Wife, Rebecca Gayheart Talk Baby Names — Contactmusic.com via FC

Stroller Derby

Parenting Via Facebook

Posted 2/9/10 at 5:30 PM

Facebook is fun for lots of things — ...read more

How to Solve Cyber-Bullying

Posted 2/9/10 at 5:02 PM

Like too many people, I spent some time ...read more

Funding Your Fetus 2.0

Posted 2/9/10 at 4:01 PM

It doesn’t take an etiquette expert ...read more

FameCrawler

Kendra Wilkinson Is Disgusted By The Paparazzi

Posted 2/9/10 at 8:01 PM

Kendra Wilkinson is all up in arms about ...read more

Stating the Obvious: Donatella Versace Doesn't Do 'Natural'

Posted 2/9/10 at 7:15 PM

Maybe you couldn’t tell by looking ...read more

Lil Wayne's Grill Keeps Him Out Of Jail

Posted 2/9/10 at 7:00 PM

Today was supposed to be the day that ...read more

Droolicious

My First Valentine's Day Bib

Posted 2/9/10 at 4:15 PM

Let your baby nosh on some chocolate–or ...read more

Finally! Mess-Free Eating

Posted 2/9/10 at 4:06 PM

This stay-put utensil and bowl set ...read more

A Practical Bottle Tote

Posted 2/9/10 at 4:00 PM

Insulate your baby’s bottle, ...read more

BEST HIGH CHAIRS

Best infant car seats
Best bottles
Best bath toys
Best baby lotions
Best daddy diaper bags

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Pregnancy

Alison Sweeney

by Andrea Zimmerman

"The Biggest Loser" host on losing the baby weight and her Christmas wish.
Quiz: Are You the Work-at-Home Type?

by Emily Mendell

Find out if your parenting and work skills mesh.
What's The Poop?

by Rebecca Odes & Ceridwen Morris

Is the baby the only thing coming out of me during labor?
Am I a "Bumpaholic"?

by Meagan Francis

The "Today Show" seems to think so.

Baby

My Son Seymour

by Alexandra Jacobs

How to handle second thoughts about your baby's name.
My Insomniac Child

by Rebecca Odes & Ceridwen Morris

My mom instinct says there's a deeper problem than what doctors tell me.
Crying it Out

by Heather Turgeon

Is there evidence that letting your baby cry causes long-term damage?
Babble Best: Diaper Disposal Units

by Nicole Feliciano

We tested them all - see who made the cut!

Toddler

Permission to Eat Sweets

by Heather Turgeon

Sugar doesn't cause hyperactivity. It's all in your mind.
No More Nightmares

by Andrea Zimmerman

6 Books To Read Your Kid Before Bedtime
The Party House

by Hilary Achauer

My family's surrounded by loud college kids, and that's how we like it.
Co-Opted

by Sasha Brown-Worsham

Why some co-op preschools work better in theory.

Kid

Sleepover Dos and Don’ts

by L.J. Williamson

What to know before your child's first night away.
Should You Argue in Front of Your Kids?

by Sally Schultheiss

Study finds it doesn't matter how parents fight — as long as they make up.
Holiday Gift Overload

by Rebecca Odes & Ceridwen Morris

How to keep the fun in holiday traditions.
Parenting My Explosive Child

by Sarah Hoffman

The experts don't have answers for what ails my son.

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for a new generation of parents

by Dani Shapiro

Dani Shapiro tackles her child's faith questions — from her book, Devotion.

2/9/2010

by Lynn Harris

Best-selling author Dani Shapiro on faith and motherhood.

2/9/2010

by Heather Turgeon

The ups and downs of breasts, from pregnancy to post-nursing.

2/8/2010

by Helaine Olen

Experts say our national obsession promotes narcissism and entitlement.

2/8/2010

by Andrew Postman

20+ films to entertain the kids and you.

2/5/2010

by Andrea Zimmerman

The country star rocks a bikini and trades parenting tips with Faith Hill.

2/4/2010

WEEKLY POLL

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About My Family Mom of two magical girls with twins on the way Jan 31st, 2010.

Personal Blogs

Tuesday, Feb. 9, 6:41 PM

1.

by Taffy Brodesser-Akner

Some women just can't produce enough milk.

93

2.

by Taffy Brodesser-Akner

Am I the only one who doesn't want to take my kid to the park?

46

3.

by Aimee Pohl

The argument for getting rid of rice cereals and purees.

26

4.

by Sierra Black, Elina Furman and Brett Singer

25 apps to learn to read, learn math, and sing along in the car.

25

5.

by Nell Casey

If Mom earns more than Dad, who changes the diapers?

23

6.

by Michael Pollan

His 6 simple tricks to feed your family right.

15

TODAY'S TOP PARENTING NEWS

Feb. 9, 2010

1.

Dad Waterboards His 4-Year-Old Daughter for Not Knowing Her ABCs — Daily Mail via SD

2.

"Dude-Friendly" Childbirth in Super Bowl Ad — Jezebel via SD

3.

Three Tricks to Cure Child Obesity — Journal of Pediatrics via SD

4.

Bullying Prevention Begins at Home — Bully Police via SD

5.

Girl Scout Cookies Go Viral — The Girl Scouts via SD

6.

Rachel Bilson Pregnancy Scare, True or False? — In Case You Didn't Know Blog via FC

7.

McSteamy and Wife, Rebecca Gayheart Talk Baby Names — Contactmusic.com via FC

Stroller Derby

FameCrawler

Droolicious

Pregnancy

by Andrea Zimmerman

"The Biggest Loser" host on losing the baby weight and her Christmas wish.

by Emily Mendell

Find out if your parenting and work skills mesh.

by Rebecca Odes & Ceridwen Morris

Is the baby the only thing coming out of me during labor?

by Meagan Francis

The "Today Show" seems to think so.

Baby

by Alexandra Jacobs

How to handle second thoughts about your baby's name.

About My Family
Mom of two magical girls with twins on the way Jan 31st, 2010.