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Stocking stuffers that wow
President of ToyInsider.com Laurie Schacht joins The Shine with her top picks of the best stocking stuffers for kids, plus a great idea for mom and dad.
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Things you should never say to your adult child
According to Linda Bernstein, Columbia University Journalism professor there are certain things that parents should never say to their adult children, if they want to maintain a happy and positive relationship with them. Sometimes parents say condescending things to their adult children, forgetting they’re speaking to mature people, and their comments can be hurtful and annoying. Linda shares some parenting advice about what not to say to your adult child.
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How to get your kids to part with all that Halloween candy
Here's how to get your kids to part with all that Halloween candy without being the bad guy.
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Professional photographers in the delivery room: Would you do it?
Lori Richmond, editor of TheBump.com, tells The Shine about a growing new trend: baby birth photographers. Expectant mothers are hiring professional photographers to capture “first” moments in the delivery room. From labor pains, to shots of grandparents first seeing a new grandchild, more and more moms want the entire birth experience documented by a pro photographer.
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Top rated strollers at every budget
TheBump.com highlights the best strollers on the market right now to fit every mom's lifestyle and budget.
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Peanut allergies on the rise
New York University Medical Center allergist Dr. Clifford Bassett talks about the rise in peanut allergies in children and what parents can do in advance to create a safe and comfortable environment for their child at home and at school.
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Tips for talking to your teenage daughter about contraception
Expert advice on how parents can talk to their teenage daughter about contraception. Ob-gyn, Dr.Rebecca Brightman says parents should evaluate their daughter's maturity, listen for signs of interest, and educate themselves with the latest information on contraception.
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Guess what's banned in schools now?
Shine Senior Editor Piper Weiss has a lesson in what’s being banned in schools now
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Three biggest fears for raising girls
Parenting expert and author of "Think" Lisa Bloom on biggest fears of raising girls today
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One pound miracle baby
Mother and author tells her unique story and lessons learned having and raising a preemie
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Infertility and egg donor pitfalls
The truths behind the highly unregulated market of egg donation
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Wake-up call to parents: Children’s fast food meals to avoid
What you think may be healthy fast food choices for your kids really isn't at all.
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The Shine: Breastfeeding questions you're too afraid to ask
Burning questions about breastfeeding that you're too afraid to ask
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The Shine: Which celebrity parenting book is best for you?
The Shine highlights celebrity parenting books
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Three Biggest Fears for Raising Boys Today
Attorney, TV legal analyst, and author Lisa Bloom is out with her new critically-acclaimed book "Swagger: 10 Urgent Rules for Raising Boys in an Era of Failing Schools, Mass Joblessness, and Thug Culture" and she's here to give a wake-up call to parents raising young boys. From failing schools to an economy of incarceration, Lisa explains the major threats hindering our boys ability to succeed in today's world and offers up real solutions to these urgent issues. ...
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Top 5 Pregnancy Books
Finding the right pregnancy book can be a daunting prospect so we've enlisted NY-based OBGYN Dr. Rebecca Brightman along with Shine's Editor in Chief Jennifer Romolini to dish on the top 5 pregnancy books around. Whether you're more of a formal guidebook kind of gal, or, prefer the hilarious, real women accounts of pregnancy, we've got something for you.