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10 Ways to Teach Your Kids Good Money Habits

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In a struggling economy and with family incomes in constant flux, it’s important to teach your kids good money habits. This includes learning to distinguish between needs and wants, the value of saving, and how to delay gratification. Below…
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Back-to-School Immunization Checklist!

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Don’t let your child fall ill from a disease that could have been prevented by a childhood immunization. As September approaches and you put together your back-to-school checklist, keep in mind that certain vaccines are required before…
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10 Back-to-School Must Haves

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Already have that back-to-school shopping list ready? Before you head out, take a moment to look at our top 10 school essentials and compare. For extra savings, be sure to take advantage of the tax-free shopping weekends in your state. 1.…
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Mommy Blogger Exposes Top 10 ‘Mom Lies’

One of the great things about the “Mommyblogger” phenomenon is that the curtain has been pulled back on motherhood for the culture at large. By divulging their challenges, struggles, and guilty secrets, Mommybloggers have broken the fourth…
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Why Pets Are Great for Kids

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My son was diagnosed with an allergy to dogs. You know, one of those skin-pricking tests they do on babies. Turns out my son was also allergic to a long list of other things like nuts, eggs, soy, wheat, cats, etc. But, since his dog allergy…
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Fear, Relief & Protecting Our Children

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Tragedies such as the massacre in Aurora, Colorado—and the even more recent shooting at a Sikh Temple in Wisconsin—spark national horror, disgust and fear in the heart of every mom in America. But as quickly as that first stab of fear…
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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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Parents of Special Needs Children and Divorce

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As the mother of two children with special needs, I know from personal experience that the unexpected arrival of a child who requires assistance for disabilities that may be medical, mental, or psychological may cause two different reactions…
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Ham & Cheese Empanadas: Empanadas de Jamón y Queso

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Empanadas are a classic staple of Latin American cuisine but some of the fillings can be a bit overwhelming for small kids who have yet to develop a palate for "grown-up" flavors. For this reason, I created these simple but totally yummy fillings…