We Were Liars: Megan’s Summer Reading Picks
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We Were Liars: Megan’s Summer Reading Picks

July 31, 2014 We are thrilled to announce our second book in Megan’s Summer Reading Picks this week. The program is designed to give all our SocialMoms a chance to talk about a specific book, get to know the author, and maybe meet a new friend or two! Our second pick is We Were Liars by E. Lockhart. Below you…

Resetology: Calming And Connecting Secrets From The Principal’s Office – Get It Today
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Resetology: Calming And Connecting Secrets From The Principal’s Office – Get It Today

August 28, 2014 I’ll admit it. Sometimes I struggle with parenting. I catch myself yelling at my children to get out the door in the morning. I referee fights instead of letting my kids work it out themselves. I beg and plead for good behavior. But what if I didn’t have to? I met Jim House at a local…

Celebrate Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2016 with These Great Reads for Kids
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Celebrate Multicultural Children’s Book Day 2016 with These Great Reads for Kids

January 19, 2016 January 27, 2016 is Multicultural Children’s Book Day (MCBD). This two-year-old initiative, started by founders Mia Wenjen and Valerie Budayr, has achieved tremendous success and online support for diversity awareness by putting thousands of free books into kids’ hands. Last year on January 27th, Multicultural Children’s Book Day, they — along with…

Is the Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet Emerge a Viable Competitor to the iPad?
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Is the Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet Emerge a Viable Competitor to the iPad?

October 20, 2011 Amazon has unveiled its new Kindle Fire and set an official launch date of November 15, 2011, strategically just in time for the Black Friday rush. Although the device has yet to even hit the shelves, it is already being viewed as a potential threat to the Apple iPad, which currently has…

Social Moms
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Graduation Gifts That Make the World a Better Place

June 14, 2012 Tis the season for academic graduation ceremonies. Parents and children alike are filled with triumph, hope, and an eye toward the future and its possibilities. As we watch our young people prepare for the next important stage of their lives, we can hope they will follow the following sage advice. “Graduation is…

Kylie Jenner’s Day at the Hospital, Jessica Alba Goes to Therapy, Felicity Huffman Celebrates Daughter’s Graduation and More!
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Kylie Jenner’s Day at the Hospital, Jessica Alba Goes to Therapy, Felicity Huffman Celebrates Daughter’s Graduation and More!

June 5, 2019 This week’s most noteworthy headlines prove that, no matter how old the child, being a parent is a full-time commitment. Have you kept up with your favorite famous moms? If not, check out the stories below! Kylie’s Day at the Hospital A scary incident led to Kylie Jenner spending the day with…

Drew Barrymore’s Focus on Health, Gwyneth Paltrow’s Living Arrangements, Kate Spade Family’s Grief and More!
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Drew Barrymore’s Focus on Health, Gwyneth Paltrow’s Living Arrangements, Kate Spade Family’s Grief and More!

June 12, 2019 Can you believe that we’re basically halfway through the year? How did this happen? Even though time seems to be flying by, the good thing is that these summer months tend to feel so free and exhilarating. Maybe that’s why so many celebs are opening up and sharing more about their personal…

3 Ways to Find Math in Your Vacation: Without the Workbook
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3 Ways to Find Math in Your Vacation: Without the Workbook

June 25, 2019 Summer vacation is a time for carefree fun and loose schedules. Kids want to fill the day with junk food and play while parents might want to shove in some worksheets or tutoring sessions when they start to worry about academic backslide. Backslide is a real thing but it is my mission…

Khloe Kardashian’s Truth Revealed, Meryl Streep Turns 70, Carrie Underwood’s Baby Critic, and More!
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Khloe Kardashian’s Truth Revealed, Meryl Streep Turns 70, Carrie Underwood’s Baby Critic, and More!

June 26, 2019 Summer has officially begun, and while it’s a great time to kick back and relax, storylines about the most famous moms in the world are still going strong. Have you been keeping up? Here is some of the latest news! Khloe Kardashian Faces the Truth While the world heard about Tristan Thompson’s…

Summer Learning: Fine Art in Five Minutes or Less
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Summer Learning: Fine Art in Five Minutes or Less

July 12, 2019 It’s vacation time. The kids are either running circles around the house or assuring you that they’ve never been so bored. You want to be the “good mom” that spends the summer filling their minds with new and important information. But you also want to be the mom that survives. Don’t worry!…

Politics Are About to Get Worse—Here’s What You Can Do
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Politics Are About to Get Worse—Here’s What You Can Do

July 5, 2019 The election cycle has officially begun! Hopefuls on both sides have confirmed their intention to run and the first Democratic debate for the 2020 election is already being dissected. While it’s important that we gain insight into the candidates before casting our vote, we all know how volatile and mean-spirited this time…

Jamie Lynn Spears Joins “Sweet Magnolias,” Christina Anstead’s Baby Shower, Beth Chapman’s Hawaiian Memorial and More!
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Jamie Lynn Spears Joins “Sweet Magnolias,” Christina Anstead’s Baby Shower, Beth Chapman’s Hawaiian Memorial and More!

July 1, 2019 It’s July and summer is in full swing! The weather is hot, the sun is bright and celebrity headlines keep on churning. Have you planned some time for yourself to sit in the shade and catch up on all that’s been going on? Carpooling to summer camp and laundering swimsuits got you…

Royal Baby’s Christening, Kim Kardashian West’s Shapewear Backlash, Jennifer Lopez “Not Happy” on Tour and More!
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Royal Baby’s Christening, Kim Kardashian West’s Shapewear Backlash, Jennifer Lopez “Not Happy” on Tour and More!

July 9, 2019 The Fourth of July weekend has come and gone—did you have a great time? Summer is rolling along so quickly that you might not have had time to stop and catch up with your favorite celebrity moms. In case you’ve missed the headlines, here’s a recap! Baby Archie’s Private Christening As has…

Last Minute Family Activities to Plan Before School Starts
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Last Minute Family Activities to Plan Before School Starts

July 24, 2019 Summer sure goes fast, doesn’t it? Often it feels faster than any other season. Yet, here we are. Did you do all those great things you planned with the kids? With the weeks dwindling down, it’s time to get in those last-minute family activities and small trips in … if you can….

Meghan Markle Attends Wimbledon and Lion King Premiere, Kate Gosselin’s Successful Date Night and More! 
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Meghan Markle Attends Wimbledon and Lion King Premiere, Kate Gosselin’s Successful Date Night and More! 

July 16, 2019 It’s already halfway through July! Where is the time going!? Why do the summers seem to drag on forever, but summer speeds by with no signs of slowing? It’s kind of like the celebrity news cycle—there’s a new headline every minute. Struggling to keep up? We’ve got you covered. Meghan Markle’s Busy…

Are You Reading to Your Child Every Night? (And Why You Should Be)
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Are You Reading to Your Child Every Night? (And Why You Should Be)

August 30, 2019 Many parents read to their toddlers as a nightly routine. It’s a fun, warm, bonding activity. Of course, it also teaches the little ones new words and engages their imagination. Yet as children grow up, many parents stop reading aloud. Their children get busy with activities, they go to bed early for…

‘The Book of Mormon’ Never Gets Boring!
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‘The Book of Mormon’ Never Gets Boring!

July 25, 2019 Nine-time Tony Award winner The Book of Mormon is definitely not your traditional musical. The show is often raunchy, condescending, and sweet—but always hilarious, as long as one can get past the cursing and perversion. Which I can and have . . . three times now! The Book of Mormon is satire at its best…

Meghan Markle Edits Vogue, Anne Hathaway Shares Difficult Pregnancy Journey, Wendy Williams Gets Body Shamed and More!
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Meghan Markle Edits Vogue, Anne Hathaway Shares Difficult Pregnancy Journey, Wendy Williams Gets Body Shamed and More!

July 30, 2019 Can you believe it’s almost August? This summer has flown by! We’ve still got one more month to soak up all the fun before returning to that back-to-school grind, so why not take a few minutes to catch up on some celebrity news? Here’s the scoop! Meghan Markle Edits British Vogue The…

504 or IEP What’s the Different Between The Two?
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504 or IEP What’s the Different Between The Two?

August 13, 2019 Back to school means new clothes and supplies for most parents. But, for parents of children with special needs, it also means reviewing and renewing their child’s 504 or IEP plans before the school year starts. Both 504 and IEP plans were created to help provide children with learning disabilities or special…

Back-to-School: Tips for a Mindful School Year 
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Back-to-School: Tips for a Mindful School Year 

August 9, 2019 We hear a lot about the benefits of mindfulness these days. Basically, the concept refers to finding ways of focusing on the present moment while acknowledging and accepting everything that we are thinking, feeling and experiencing. It can take practice, but the calming benefits are entirely worth the time invested. Back-to-school time…

Back-to-School Tips for Homeschooled Kids
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Back-to-School Tips for Homeschooled Kids

August 19, 2019 It’s back-to-school time, which means we’ll start seeing pics of parents celebrating the end of long summer days with their children at home. If you’re a homeschooler, you might have a very hard time identifying with that. Still, getting swept up in some aspects of this time of year can be beneficial…

Tori Spelling’s RHOBH Sadness, Gwyneth Paltrows Q&A Curse, Melissa McCarthy’s Ursula Rumors and More!
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Tori Spelling’s RHOBH Sadness, Gwyneth Paltrows Q&A Curse, Melissa McCarthy’s Ursula Rumors and More!

August 6, 2019 Some weeks, you can almost hear the crickets chirping. This first week of August, though, the stories started churning. Is everyone in a big rush to enjoy these last days of summer? Maybe! If you’ve been so busy soaking up the sun that you’ve missed all the action, don’t fret. Here are…

Tips for Juggling Parenting and a Full-Time Job
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Tips for Juggling Parenting and a Full-Time Job

August 22, 2019 With school right around the corner, many people are wondering how to juggle parenting and a full-time job. Except for perhaps five weeks after my second child was born, I have always had a full-time job along with the main responsibility of parenting and homemaking. And, while it’s not always easy to…

Elton John Defends Meghan Markle, Ashley Graham Shares Candid Pregnancy Snap and More! 
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Elton John Defends Meghan Markle, Ashley Graham Shares Candid Pregnancy Snap and More! 

August 21, 2019 It’s a little quieter than usual this week. Could it be that people are trying to soak up those last few days of summer? Maybe all of our favorite famous moms are busy with back-to-school preparations? Either way, we’re hearing crickets aside from a few eye-catching headlines. Have you heard about these…

Kelly Ripa’s Nest Gets Emptier, Blake Lively’s Candid Birthday Tribute, Kristen Bell’s “Frozen 2” Revelation and More!
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Kelly Ripa’s Nest Gets Emptier, Blake Lively’s Candid Birthday Tribute, Kristen Bell’s “Frozen 2” Revelation and More!

August 26, 2019 There are a lot of back-to-school stories coming out of Hollywood right now. Celebrities go through this time of year just like us. Although, they probably have a little more help than any of us can afford.  While the youngsters head back to familiar schools and classrooms, it’s the moms who are…

Fun Back to School Gifts for Your Child’s Teacher
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Fun Back to School Gifts for Your Child’s Teacher

September 4, 2019 If your child hasn’t already gone back to school this month, chances are that they will be in the next few days. As parents, we spend a lot of time buying school clothes, backpacks, new sneakers, notebooks, crayons and a host of other back to school supplies. But, have you thought about…

Use These Tricks To Curb Sugar This Halloween
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Use These Tricks To Curb Sugar This Halloween

September 12, 2019 Compared to 100 years ago, the amount of added sugar in our food supply is staggering. While the initial risks of having so much sugar in kids’ diets was downplayed, it’s looking more and more like something we should be taking seriously. The American Heart Association recommends that children consume no more…

Stars React to Valerie Harper’s Death, JWoww Finalizes Divorce, Busy Phillips Responds to Body Shamers and More!
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Stars React to Valerie Harper’s Death, JWoww Finalizes Divorce, Busy Phillips Responds to Body Shamers and More!

September 3, 2019 Labor Day has come and gone, which means that summer is almost over. How does this happen so fast when winter seems to last forever? It’s been a quieter week for celebrity news, but everyone’s probably out enjoying these last long days of sunlight before pumpkin spice season officially begins. Be honest,…

5 Tips to Keep Halloween Allergy Friendly
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5 Tips to Keep Halloween Allergy Friendly

September 13, 2019 As a mom of a child who is gluten-intolerant, Halloween is not the most allergy-friendly holiday out there. Until we learned our daughter was gluten-intolerant, we never considered allergies when choosing our Halloween treats. If the candy was on sale and had a cute Halloween picture on the front of the package,…

Parents’ Dreams: When They’re Lost and How They’re Found
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Parents’ Dreams: When They’re Lost and How They’re Found

September 18, 2019 One of the hardest parts of parenting is the expectation. From the minute the test comes back positive, we start imagining who that baby will become and what life will look like with them in it. For some, those imaginings start even earlier. We laugh at the people who like to say,…

5 Fun, New Thanksgiving Table Traditions That Keep the Focus on Gratitude
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5 Fun, New Thanksgiving Table Traditions That Keep the Focus on Gratitude

October 10, 2019 Thanksgiving is so much more than gathering around a table to dig into a dead turkey. Take a moment to teach your kids to appreciate the people and things in their lives that bring them happiness, love, and joy. If you’re looking to make the Thanksgiving holiday a little bit more meaningful…

Miss the 2019 Emmy Awards? Here’s The Complete List of Winners!
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Miss the 2019 Emmy Awards? Here’s The Complete List of Winners!

September 23, 2019 Did you catch all the action at the 71st Primetime Emmy Awards last night?! Everyone looked absolutely beautiful and there were some surprise winners. That’s right—Game of Thrones did not walk away with nearly as many awards as some predicted. We did see some history-making moments last night. Here’s a quick recap:…