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POSTED JAN. 27, 11:48 PM

There is something to be said for an act of total innocence. In Meriden, Conn., a 4-year-old special needs preschooler did something that gave him no pause but shocked the teachers at Hanover Elementary School. This particular boy brought a very illegal "snack" to school. He brought bags of marijuana. At snack time the boy [...]

POSTED JAN. 27, 10:19 PM

Nineteen people are still missing and yet I was reading on ABC today that Costa Cruises is ready to offer money to the uninjured survivors of the recent Costa Concordia cruise ship tragedy. The offer is apparently being forged on behalf of more than 32-hundred of the passengers and negotiated by an Italian consumer group: [...]

Being Pregnant

Your guide to those exciting nine months

New Practice Model May Reduce Miscarriage Rates After IVF Treatment

POSTED JAN. 28, 12:28 AM

An article published in the December issue of Reproductive BioMedicine Online reports a new method of transferring embryos that may revolutionize the clinical and laboratory practice. The practice of freezing and transferring embryos is widening and with that so do the concerns that the freezing process may interfere with the viability of embryos. The new study looked at the difference between using [...]

POSTED JAN. 27, 10:18 PM

I don’t even know how this picture came across my screen–credit the wonders of Facebook and the birthy, girly world I mingle in there–but now that I’ve looked at it I just have to marvel. It’s amazing how nicely icing falls into the shapes of labial folds. In fact I don’t think I’ll look at [...]

Baby's First Year

Join our new moms for their wild ride

Eight Months: The Deets

POSTED JAN. 27, 11:18 PM

Weight Birth: 7lb 8oz 8 Months: 20lb 4oz Height Birth: 21 1/4″ 8 Months: 27″ (An inch, let’s throw a parade, he grew an inch!) Acquired Skills This month brought a lot of changes. I guess every month does that, but this month felt especially monumental. As of yesterday, I think you’ve finally figured out [...]

POSTED JAN. 27, 11:09 PM

Dear Sweet Abigail, Half a year. Already. It’s amazing really how fast this time has come, my girl. Zhaawanon-Giizhigookwe, our Awaking Skyewoman. Milestones we’ve met, colic surpassed. Bonds continually defining. These deep wells carved out in our hearts for you? They run deep, are fluid and constantly flowing. No challenge in this life is greater [...]

Toddler Times

All the milestones from standing up to learning letters

Is A Well-Behaved Toddler A Better Toddler?

POSTED JAN. 27, 4:41 PM

This morning, my 3.5-year-old son Shnook sat on the floor about three feet from a tissue box. I was about eight or nine feet away, nursing the 17-month-old Fuzzball on the couch. Shnook: Mommy!! GET ME A TISSUE! Me: There’s a nicer way to ask for a tissue. Also, can you see that I’m busy [...]

POSTED JAN. 27, 11:24 AM

Hey dudes! Huck here! Here’s what I’ve been up to this week! (And did you all see my Travel Tips from yesterday? They were RIGHTEOUS!) Tweet 2 Pin It

Babble Kids

Yes, they're growing up fast

14 Tips to Help Your Kid Get Off Miralax

POSTED JAN. 27, 9:53 PM

Is dosing out capfuls of Miralax part of your daily routine? You’re not alone. Last summer, I met up with some running friends for dinner to chat about an upcoming race we had. We placed our orders. I asked for a pile of lettuce with a side of raw veggies and olive oil. I would [...]

POSTED JAN. 27, 7:20 PM

Arguably the biggest and most passionate ongoing fight I have with my husband is over time; there’s just not enough of it. He works outside the home. I work inside the home. The kids work us both to death. There’s been a lot written about moms reclaiming time for themselves and while all of that sounds [...]

Family Kitchen

Quick and healthy family recipe ideas

5 Ways to Perk Up Any Meal with Fresh Pesto!

POSTED JAN. 27, 11:31 PM

Lunch sometimes feels like the rushed meal of the day. The “throw anything on a plate just so my tummy stops rumbling” kind of meal. Weekends may be an exception to this. And one surefire way of slowing down lunch – or dinner – is by infusing your meal with bold, cozy flavors that basically [...]

POSTED JAN. 27, 9:54 PM

Whether you’re into local, seasonal eating or not, winter can be a difficult time for fruit-lovers. With no cherries, strawberries, plums, peaches, berries, or nectarines, sprucing up a simple breakfast can be tough. That’s why Meyer lemon’s are a godsend. Lightly sweet, mild, and incredibly flavorful, they are at their peak in the winter and [...]

Dadding

The place for the Y-chromosome set

How Grandparents Rule

POSTED JAN. 27, 7:35 PM

When it comes to the dynamics of extended family, I liken grandparents to blue-collar, union supervisors sitting atop the seniority ladder. They've been around forever; can do as they please; and are virtually untouchable. Don't get me wrong; I mean this with the utmost respect. Grandparents have earned their position, what with all the diapers, [...]

POSTED JAN. 27, 4:21 PM

Henry wakes up in his poop diaper and rolls over out of the covers, the nightlight glow upon his face. Pretty soon he pulls himself up the slats of his crib and looks around with his sleepy eyes. Pop. He lays a little left jab on Piglet’s cheek, and Piglet flips this way and that, [...]

MomCrunch

Resources & insight in the world of tech and social media

Do Your Non-Tech Savvy Friends Make You Crazy?

POSTED JAN. 27, 9:32 PM

At first, I worried that if I posted this, my Internet-impaired friends might be offended. Then I realized – they’ll probably never even see it! I love them. They know I do. But let’s just say that it’s really a riot being close friends with someone who, say, only checks her email when you call [...]

POSTED JAN. 27, 5:24 PM

I know. You can’t deal with another social network. Who has time? It’s mostly men adding hot chicks to circles, right? And why does everyone on Google+ talk incessantly about how it’s not Facebook? What’s the point? Here’s the point: Google is granting Google+ priority in social search. Take a minute and think that through: [...]

Family Style

Must-have mom and baby products

What YOU Should Be Buying At Forever 21 RIGHT NOW

POSTED JAN. 27, 8:23 PM

Here’s the thing about the Forever 21: the Forever 21 is restocking constantly. This is both wonderful news and highly problematic at the same time. I know you know what I mean. I was doing some retail therapy with Dr. Twenty-One just this afternoon, and then I thought, ‘Hey! Shouldn’t I bring the fruits of [...]

POSTED JAN. 27, 8:15 PM

Those colors, the patterns, that shape... I’m definitely crushing hard on these totes! I think the one with the two-sided heart is my favorite. Each tote is screen printed on organic cotton with vegetable-dyed leather handles. They’re about 16″x18″ with a gusset on the bottom, so they’re plenty roomy, and there’s a pocket along the [...]

Famecrawler

Juicy celeb mom gossip, updated hourly

Rosie O'Donnell and Her Fiancee Want a Baby Now!

POSTED JAN. 27, 11:10 PM

The whirlwind romance of Rosie O’Donnell and Michelle Rounds continues to pick up speed. Although they didn’t tie the knot over the holidays, as rumor had it, they’re still very much committed – so much so that they want a baby together as soon as possible! On her talk show today, Rosie confided to celeb-u-doc [...]

POSTED JAN. 27, 8:45 PM

One has to feel very sad for Teen Mom star Amber Portwood, and even sadder for her young daughter Leah. Currently, Amber’s ex and Leah’s dad Gary Shirley has custody of Leah, but at least Amber gets to see her a bunch. But it may be far harder for the mother and daughter to get [...]

The New Home Ec

Design & DIY, all on a budget

Make a Ruffle Wreath

POSTED JAN. 28, 4:08 AM

Would you believe that I made this gorgeous ruffle wreath out of coffee filters? I’m not joking. It was the easiest thing ever, click through for the full tutorial. FOR MORE TUTORIAL AND INSPIRATION FROM SUSAN, VISIT FRESHLYPICKED. FOLLOW SUSAN ON TWITTER AND FACEBOOK. Tweet 0 Pin It

POSTED JAN. 28, 2:10 AM

Creating is awesome. There’s nothing better than being able to use your imagination make something. But storing the tools and supplies — well, that’s a challenge for even the most organized crafter. For your consideration and inspiration, I present you with 19 ways to get your craft space — or any place you use for [...]

Baby Squared

A mom of 2 twin toddler girls in Boston

JAN. 27, 12:28 PM

Do your kids' rooms look like this?

So, in the vein of my post about how Pinterest makes me feel inadequate, I have a question: Does any any kids’ room actually look like the rooms in, say, the Pottery Barn Kids catalog? Or Pinterest, for that matter? And, related questions: are your kids’ rooms as irredeemably messy as my girls’ is? I [...]

Home/Work

A working mom of 4 in Knoxville, TN

JAN. 22, 6:15 PM

Right or Wrong: I Don't Know How I Did It

When we mothers and fathers are living in those those early, honeymoon years of parenting – that time in our lives when our children are still babies, or young children – our optimism for the futures that lie ahead for our obviously exceptional offspring is generally shimmering and boundless . In those first years of [...]

Holding Down the Fort

A mom of 3 kids in the Midwest

JAN. 24, 6:39 PM

Muiscal Beds (but with coughing instead of music)

I think compared to many families we’ve had fewer issues concerning bedtime. I didn’t have a lot of choice when my husband was deployed both times about establishing some sweet routine with stories, etc. I had too much to do and I was too exhausted all the time, so I simply got my kids [...]

Band on the Diaper Run

Mates of State tours world, kids in tow

JAN. 13, 1:00 PM

Oops, we listen to top 40

Have I gotten my daughters into bad music? And if so, do I need to show them one escape route now or just let them find their own way later on? They like a couple songs airing on NickTeen (my kids are not even close to teen..bad mom?). I thought we could bond over a [...]

Because I'm the Mom

A single mom of 6 in Chicago

JAN. 27, 10:26 PM

I'm not cut out for Dating.

A few days ago, Savannah texted me. “Mom, he asked me out!!!” referring to the boy she’d been talking about nonstop for the past week. I immediately replied, “Yay!” About two seconds later, I came to my senses and realized what I’d just written. What was wrong with me. Yay??? What was I thinking? What happened [...]

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