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  • Outsourcing Baby Preparations: The Next Big Thing?

    Kate Tuttle: A story this month in a Montreal newspaper highlighted a growing trend (and newly invented profession) similar to that of the now-ubiquitous wedding planner: the so-called "baby planner" -- or, as some practitioners title themselves, the "baby concierge." Ooh la la! Baby planners will,

  • Is It Possible to Talk to Your Kids Too Much?

    Lenore Moritz: Recently, two moms of teens told me they wish they had been less wordy with their kids when they were little, because now the kids debate everything. If, ten years ago, they had just said, "No hitting" rather than, "That behavior is unacceptable in this house, because hands are for cl

  • Ten Tips for a Stress-Free Summer Vacation with Toddlers

    Tracy McArdle: OK, it's here: your long-awaited August beach rental! In case you've never been on vacation with your kids before, you should know that it's ... um ... different from when you and your husband used to go on vacation together by yourselves. To help you survive, I've assembled this hand

  • Gisele Thinks Breastfeeding 'Should Be a Worldwide Law'

    momlogic's Vivian: Ay-yi-YI!

  • Beauty Tips: Hot Arms in Three Easy Steps!

    JJ Virgin: Ready to bare those arms? Check out my quick tips.

  • Carb Lovers Unite! New Panini to Love: PB&J

    August is National Panini Month! Carb lovers rejoice! Check out this recipe for turning a boring ol' peanut butter and jelly sandwich into a gourmet panini masterpiece ....

  • Would You Punish Your Teen By Leaving Them In Jail?!

    This weekend, the Chicago Sun Times reports one mom was so peeved her son stole a car, she left him in jail!

  • Is the Stress of Caring for Autistic Kids Sending Moms over the Edge?

    Momlogic's Vivian: The New York Daily News reports that Micaela Jackson, 37, and her 12-year-old autistic son, Kenneth Holmes, were found in bed in the single mother's apartment in the Bronx -- both dead from gunshots to the head. Police believe Jackson shot her son first, then shot herself.

  • Forget Separate Beds: It's Separate Bedrooms for Married Folks

    Ronda Kaysen: Add this to the long list of dangers threatening the great institution of marriage: solo sleeping arrangements. The New York Times weighed in on the phenomenon of American couples sleeping solo with a how-to guide for getting your hubby back in the bedroom.

  • Local-Park Parties: Blast or Bust?

    Lucy Riles: With the economy failing, many people are taking their parties to a local park to celebrate. Why? It's cheap. It's outdoors. It requires very little cleanup.

  • Make Your Own Crayons!

    Recession Mama Michele Ashamalla: Though I'm no Martha Stewart, every now and then I can come up with something for me and the kids to do that's fun, easy and cute. (The ill-fated gingerbread house of Christmas past would not fall into this category. I baked trays of gingerbread, and then, three hou

  • Gwyneth Paltrow and Bryce Dallas Howard Battled Postpartum Depression

    In her newest GOOP newsletter, Gwyneth Paltrow, 37, explores her postpartum depression. She writes:

  • After 98 Years, a Makeover for the Girl Scouts

    Kate Tuttle: Some symbols have been around so long they just seem like part of the landscape: the golden arches of McDonald's, Disney's magic castle and the green-and-white logo of the Girl Scouts. Oh, wait -- scratch that last one. It seems that the Scouts have decided to make some changes to their

  • Don't Let Your Child Follow in Jessi Slaughter's Footsteps

    Lori Getz: Last Friday afternoon, 11-year-old Jessica Leonhardt of Florida (who goes by "Jessi Slaughter" and "Kerligirl13" on YouTube) was taken into police protective custody after her online celebrity became her downfall.

  • Ten Clues That You're Obsessed with Your Kid's Sport

    Guest Blogger Erik Fisher: See Jimmy pitch the ball. See Dick hit the ball. See Dick run to first base. See Dick get called out. See Dick's parents yell at the umpire. See other parents join in. See Dick walk back to the bench and hide his head in his hands. See Dick's dad yelling at Dick to "be a m

  • Why Marriage Matters

    Maggie Baumann, MA: I've been married for 26 years, raising two children who are now young adults in college. Although my marriage hasn't always been a bed of roses, my husband and I have gone through many life transitions together without losing hope that our marriage wouldn't dissolve -- even thro

  • Eye Shadow, Now in Shades of iPhone Apps

    Need more proof that Steve Jobs has taken over the world? Kohl's department store is selling a makeup kit called "eyemobile," which features eyeshadow shades that closely resemble an iPhone screen. Can an eyeshadow app be far behind?

  • Two Drinking Games Moms Need to Know About

    We're moms now, but knowing about the latest drinking game could be important for a couple of reasons.

  • Mom Gives Birth to "Black and White" Twins

    Ronda Kaysen: The chances of giving birth to a black twin and a white twin are a million to one, yet Carole Fraser was so certain that her babies would be literally bi-racial that she called them Salt and Pepper in the womb. Sure enough, the British mom, who is black, gave birth last spring to a whi

  • A Cut Above: How to Throw a Kids' Haircut Party

    Lara Shriftman: It's no surprise that children typically don't enjoy a day at the hair salon. Instead of having to deal with all of the fuss and screams that go along with forcing your child to get a haircut, make it a fun experience by hosting a haircutting party at your own house! Getty ImagesAlt