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Sales Galore! Summer Bargains That Last All Year

Despite the sultry weather, summer is drawing to a close and before you know it you’ll be pulling your cozy sweaters out of storage. But don’t start rearranging your drawers just yet; it’s time to take advantage of all those end-of-summer…
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What No One Tells You About Breastfeeding

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Breastfeeding is hard, really hard. The books, videos, and even mothers who have done it seem to always say what a lovely, rewarding experience nursing is. So often, the difficulties are left out and are only discovered by the poor new mommy…
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Help! I Can't Stand My Kids

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Parenting three kids, working full-time, and running a house is often overwhelming. As much as I love my children, there are times when I can’t stand my kids—their attitude—and I need to be alone. Children know how to push our buttons,…
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Will the Michelle Obama - Mamiverse Chat Win the Latino Vote?

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First Lady Michelle Obama help a historic live chat with Latina moms, which I moderated in July, received rave reviews and still has the Latino community buzzing.  The Latina moms who participated—Melanie Edwards, Yvette Marquez-Shrapnack,…
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New Findings Trace Obama Ancestry to First African Slave

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United States President, Barack Obama is no stranger to the many ongoing debates surrounding his roots, a subject that has now taken yet another fascinating turn. As reported by The New York Times, a team of genealogists at Ancestry.com announced…

Awesome Parents of Team USA Gymnast Aly Raisman

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Any parent who has watched his or her child compete in a sporting event (at any level) can relate to the parents of Team USA gymnast Aly Raisman. They could barely contain themselves while watching her vie for a medal on the uneven bars in the…
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How to Save on Back to School Supplies

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Back to school time already? It seems like just the other day we were taking the kids out for ice cream to celebrate the end of the school year. For children, the anticipation of getting new clothes and picking out the latest and greatest…
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The Challenges of Gay Parenting

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UPDATED: August 1st, 2016 Although gay parenting is becoming more common in American society, same-sex parents and children still face many challenges when it comes to raising their children. According to the 2000 U.S. Census, 33% of…
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Author Reyna Grande's Harrowing Immigrant Past

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When author Reyna Grande’s 9-year-old son whined about walking to the local YMCA in their hometown of Whittier, California, she reminded him how lucky he and his sister were. “I ran across the U.S./Mexico border when I was your age,”…