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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

‘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…

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….

Sneaking Writing Into Your Vacation Plans
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Sneaking Writing Into Your Vacation Plans

July 18, 2019 Unlike some of the other academic subjects that can be slipped into your child’s everyday life, writing is really just confined to, well, writing. But that doesn’t mean you have to leave it out of summer learning or enforce essay assignments. Here are some ways to incorporate writing into your activities while…

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…

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!…

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…

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…

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Parent Guide to YouTube Safety for Kids: 5 Ways to Ensure That Kids Aren’t Exposed to Inappropriate Content

July 1, 2019 If you’re a parent of young kids, you know well that YouTube is one of their favorite media outlets. Even tiny tots seem to know how to navigate to find video content. But this easy-access entertainment comes with one big worry. Autoplay means that when one video ends, another begins, so if…

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…

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…

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5 Ways to Support Kids’ Reading Skills In Summer

June 17, 2019 Summer vacation can be lethal to kids’ reading advancements. That doesn’t necessarily mean that school should continue without pause but reading is one of the few academic pursuits in which you can learn just by doing it. You can pick up the proper structure of a story, gathering information, new vocabulary, general…

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Summer 2019 Movies: Spider-Man, The Lion King and More!

June 13, 2019 One of the best things about summer is beating the heat with a blockbuster. It’s hard not to get excited by the lineup ahead of us over the next few months. After the record-breaking performance of Avengers: Endgame, the end of May saw great releases such as John Wick: Chapter 3 –…

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…

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…

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How to Tell if Your Child is Ready for Sleepover Camp

May 31, 2019 Now that school is almost over, it’s time for parents and children to start thinking about summer camp. There are many types of camps available—afternoon creative camp, an all-day sports camp, or a two-week adventure camp. One of the things to consider when deciding on a camp is whether your child will…

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Blake Lively’s Bump, JWoww’s New Man, Taylor Swift Shuts Down “Kids” Question and More!

May 30, 2019 The school year is coming to an end, and moms everywhere are getting ready for the summer months. Are you keeping up with your celebrity gossip, though? If not, here are a few quick stories to get you caught up! Blake Lively’s Bump In case you missed it, Blake Lively and husband,…

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Speech & Hearing Month: Is Your Child On Track?

May 21, 2019 Did you know that May is Better Speech and Hearing Month? The theme for 2019 is “Communication Across the Lifespan” because communication disorders can impact us at any stage in life, from newborns to senior citizens. Having struggled to be heard by my grandmother in her final days, and then discovering something…

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The Royal Baby is Here! Meghan & Harry Welcome Son.

May 6, 2019 The royal baby watch is officially over. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, also known as Prince Harry and Meghan, have announced the arrival of their son, and the world is rejoicing! While we don’t know the little one’s name yet, everyone seems excited by the news that Meghan has given birth!…

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Game of Thrones and Avengers: Endgame—Strong Women Wow Fans on Big Weekend

April 30, 2019 Once a week, I put together a quick post on celebrity gossip or noteworthy news. This week, there’s no conversation bigger than the one about Game of Thrones and Avengers: Endgame. While I’m not going to go into super detail, this post may contain spoilers. It’s best to navigate away from this…

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Meghan Markle’s Mom Heads to U.K., Jenna Bush Hager Announces Pregnancy, Pink’s Social Media Limit and More!

April 24, 2019 They say that April showers bring May flowers because everything is in bloom this time of year, and Hollywood is no exception! Famous babies are making their presence known—are you keeping up with the latest? If not, we’ve got you covered! Meghan’s Mom Arrives in London While the world is on royal…