Is Gisele Bundchen the Most Obnoxious Famous Mom?
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Is Gisele Bundchen the Most Obnoxious Famous Mom?

January 16, 2014 Over the past few years, Gisele Bundchen has said some things about motherhood that have certainly raised eyebrows, but now many women are finding her behavior completely outrageous.  In fact, she almost seems to be on a mission to show the world how unrealistically perfect she is at everything. Let’s look back on…

What’s With These New Language Immersion Schools?
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What’s With These New Language Immersion Schools?

January 27, 2014 The holidays have past, things have settled, and many moms are starting to think about where to send their preschooler for Kindergarten in September. I know this because every year around this time, I start getting questions about my kids’ school. Three people stopped me yesterday! My kids are lucky enough to…

5 Reasons to Motivate You (And Your Child) to Read More
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5 Reasons to Motivate You (And Your Child) to Read More

February 3, 2014 I had an interesting conversation last week. A mom from school called me because she noticed that every day when as I drop off my Kindergartener, my daughter vaguely trails me with her nose in a book. Knowing my educational background, she said, “So, we don’t read that much. [Her son] doesn’t…

Top 10 Movies for Black History Month
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Top 10 Movies for Black History Month

February 3, 2014 February is Black History month and, recently, there have been a number of successful, critically acclaimed films detailing the history of African Americans including 12 Years a Slave and Lee Daniels’ The Butler.  Undoubtedly, this is a very sensitive subject but it is important for our youth to be educated about the…

Valentine’s Day: What Not to Buy
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Valentine’s Day: What Not to Buy

February 11, 2014 With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, companies have started bombarding our men with commercials telling them what they need to buy to declare their love. Tradition calls for things like edible delicacies, jewels, and intimate apparel. Just in case you feel confused or need to pass on some advice, here are…

Maintain Your Rights While Cooped-Up: A Kid’s Perspective
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Maintain Your Rights While Cooped-Up: A Kid’s Perspective

February 24, 2014 To: Cooped-up kids everywhere Re: Standard of Living Regulations Due to unfortunate weather, we’ve been stuck inside with our bratty siblings families even more than usual. At times like these, it is important that you remember a few key rules: Our founding fathers started this country with the ideals of equality and…

Frozen, Star Wars & Mission Impossible: The Piano Guys Bring Classic to Cool
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Frozen, Star Wars & Mission Impossible: The Piano Guys Bring Classic to Cool

February 25, 2014 If you haven’t met The Piano Guys yet, you’re  missing out. This YouTube sensation hit the web with their first video in May 2011. Since then, they’ve gathered over 2.5 million subscribers, signed with Sony records, gone on tour, and created a body of work that challenges our perceptions of classical and popular music….

The New SAT: What Will the Test Look Like?
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The New SAT: What Will the Test Look Like?

March 13, 2014 Last Wednesday, March 5, David Coleman, President of The College Board, announced a major overhaul to the SAT college entrance exam. In Spring 2016, our students will see a completely different type of test.  If you have kids in high school, this information seems drastic. But this change’s impact could be felt…

eBay’s Curate for a Cause Sweepstakes + Help Raise $25K for March of Dimes #ImBornTo
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eBay’s Curate for a Cause Sweepstakes + Help Raise $25K for March of Dimes #ImBornTo

March 19, 2014 What were you born to be? Be a fabulous mom to your children? Introduce a new fashion line to the world? Prepare extraordinary gluten-free cuisine?  Travel the world photographing exotic animals? Together with March of Dimes, eBay celebrates the potential in all of us. We are all born to be something great! And now…

Perfect Gifts: How to Babysit Grandma and Grandpa #babysitgrandparents
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Perfect Gifts: How to Babysit Grandma and Grandpa #babysitgrandparents

April 14, 2014 Spring is here, and with it Mother’s Day and Father’s Day! What better way to celebrate parents (and grandparents) than to give the gift of reading? Especially when it’s tied to a book about Grandma or Grandpa! Random House Kids has two fabulous picture books about grandparents: The New York Times bestselling How…

Gwyneth & Chris Split, Mila & Ashton Expecting
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Gwyneth & Chris Split, Mila & Ashton Expecting

March 26, 2014 The last few days have delivered some major bombshells from Hollywood.  Just like those of us who live regular lives, celebrities can feel the sting of a failed relationship but they can also experience the excitement of new beginnings.  Here are two of the most notable stories from this past week. After…

“Star Trek” Star Wil Wheaton’s Advice to a Bullied “Nerd” Girl
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“Star Trek” Star Wil Wheaton’s Advice to a Bullied “Nerd” Girl

April 1, 2014 Last June during a panel at Denver Comic Con, a little girl stepped up to the microphone and asked Star Trek: The Next Generation star, Wil Wheaton: “When You Were a Kid Were You Called a Nerd?” For whatever reason, his response has suddenly gone viral and it’s a very, very good…

Tantrums and Tirades: Dealing with Anger in the Family #EmotionalSmarts
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Tantrums and Tirades: Dealing with Anger in the Family #EmotionalSmarts

April 3, 2014 Of course, it’s the morning I blew up at my daughter that I planned on attending the Tantrums and Tirades: Dealing with Anger in the Family panel. Part of me thought I should turn in my mom card in shame since I clearly failed. But if anything, these presenters allowed me to…

Social Capital: The Value of Building Your Team
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Social Capital: The Value of Building Your Team

April 8, 2014 You know how it goes … you sit on the sidelines/in the bleachers/poolside for your children’s practices, week after week with the same people. First, you acknowledge each other with a smile. Then after a few returned smiles you might comment on something one of your kids did. Before much time passes,…

Birthday Basics: Don’t Break the Bank … or Your Brain
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Birthday Basics: Don’t Break the Bank … or Your Brain

April 14, 2014 It’s easy to be a little overwhelmed when thinking about throwing a birthday party for your kids, especially when you see the amazing themes, cakes and favors on sites like Pinterest!  Most years, my old teacher planning habits kick in and my kids’ parties turn into events. Some years, we take a…

Plan of Attack: 5 Methods For A Strong School Year Finish
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Plan of Attack: 5 Methods For A Strong School Year Finish

April 21, 2014 With Easter behind us, the last of our Spring Breaks come to a close. It’s normal to feel the first inclination of “Summer-itis” but with nearly two months still to go before school lets out, you can’t give into to the temptation of slowing down. Our family seems particularly struck this year. The…

5 Surprising Performances: Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover
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5 Surprising Performances: Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover

April 22, 2014 Within ten minutes of walking into my parents’ house last week, my mom sat me down in front of the computer to see “this great video” of a granny dancing. I recognized the title because it’d made its way around social media but I hadn’t yet watched because really – a granny?…

9 Double-Duty Money Savers for Busy Moms
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9 Double-Duty Money Savers for Busy Moms

April 22, 2014 There are a host of apps and websites designed to help manage your hard-earned dollars and financial accounts. You can find online tools for banking, retirement planning, bill management, loyalty rewards, coupons, price comparison, sale alerts, rebates and much more. At first glance, this may seem very helpful; however, using too many…

Self-Expression Through Style: 5 Guidelines to Finding Balance
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Self-Expression Through Style: 5 Guidelines to Finding Balance

April 28, 2014 We had a small uprising in our home a few days ago between my son and my husband. Oddly enough, it was over hair. A troublesome cowlick had given my son an interesting style which he embraced as looking like “Angry Birds.” My husband, on the other hand, told him several times…

Cinco Ways to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
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Cinco Ways to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo

May 5, 2014 Many people confuse Cinco de Mayo, or the fifth of May in Spanish, with Mexico’s independence day but, in actuality, it is a national holiday commemorating the country’s victory over the French which, of course, was an important step towards attaining autonomy. While all special days are enjoyable, Cinco de Mayo is…

The Overprotected Kid: A Summary That Needs a Discussion
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The Overprotected Kid: A Summary That Needs a Discussion

May 13, 2014 This weekend I read an amazing article from The Atlantic titled The Overprotected Kid. The author, Hanna Rosin does a great job of synthesizing all types of information regarding kids’ play into a cohesive argument. In it, she spoke to what I already believed – but also challenged many of my assumptions….

This Summer, There’s Something for the Whole Family at the Microsoft Store #SmartHappensHere
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This Summer, There’s Something for the Whole Family at the Microsoft Store #SmartHappensHere

May 29, 2014 When the Microsoft store says, “Smart happens here,” they mean it. Every visit is an engaging and interactive experience where customers can touch, test, experiment, and learn about the newest products and devices. And the shopping is fun and easy too. You and your children can get your hands on everything from Surface,…

Emotional Containers: 5 Ways to Become Your Child’s Safe Place
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Emotional Containers: 5 Ways to Become Your Child’s Safe Place

May 19, 2014 I had the pleasure of attending a seminar today given by Charlie Ruce, a Marriage and Family Therapist. There were so many things he taught us, but one image really resonated with me: Parents are “emotional containers” for their children. Essentially, we offer a safe place for their feelings. It’s easy to think of…

Female Stars Who Are Comfortable With Their Bodies
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Female Stars Who Are Comfortable With Their Bodies

May 19, 2014 Everyone knows that women often have a very complicated relationship with their bodies. Whether they are voluptuous and curvy or slim and small breasted, women tend to pick themselves apart and focus on the negative rather than learning to love themselves for who they are. Certain bodies types have long been praised in the…

Glitter and Glue: Megan’s Summer Reading Picks
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Glitter and Glue: Megan’s Summer Reading Picks

May 21, 2014 We are so excited to be launching 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 even win some prizes! We’re thrilled to announce that our first pick is Glitter and…