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Army Mom’s Birthday Surprise for 11-Year-Old Daughter

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Eleven-year-old Brianna Staub got the best birthday present ever when her mom, SSG Kristina Staub—who had been deployed in Afghanistan—made a surprise visit to her school. We dare you not to shed a tear! For more fantastic MamiTV videos…
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Why Mom Needs a Tablet!

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If you’re a mom on the go, you may want to consider getting a tablet or some newer variant. These lightweight, handy devices can help you stay organized with the touch of a finger. Besides being fun to use, there are a number of ways a tablet…
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Elective C-Sections Spark Controversy

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It is only natural for women to fear childbirth. First-time moms face the unknown, while repeat mamis have a pretty good idea what they are getting into! All of us know complications may arise at any moment during labor, leaving no option…
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Facing Midlife Without Kids

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I never wanted children. My biological clock never seemed to start ticking. Even when my friends and family started having kids, all I could think was: Why would anyone want to go through so much suffering, all just to have their brood grow…
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A Single Mom Dating with a Teen Son

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UPDATED August 1st, 2016 “Mom, I’ve known my best friend longer than I’ve known any of your boyfriends!” This was a direct quote from my then 9-year-old son on the heels of a breakup. Ouch! It sounds worse than it was. It was my second…
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Being a Role Model for your Kids

One word I would use to describe tweens is influenced. This is a sensitive age where influences from every angle of their lives actually matter and impact their behavior or thoughts in a positive or negative way. I have recently become more…

Beyoncé Denies Being Pregnant

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It seems that Beyoncé is not – despite contrary reports – pregnant with her second child. On Friday, May 31, the pop superstar, 31, shared a revealing snapshot of herself drinking wine with husband Jay-Z in Berlin via Tumblr. Beyoncé…
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Carrying on After 7 Miscarriages

I am a Latina in her late 20s who should have eight kids by now. I’m not joking or poking fun at a stereotype when I say this. I have one child, born from my sixth pregnancy. I’ve been pregnant eight times. Eight. Those who know me think…
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Do Dads Want Moms to Stay at Home?

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According to a study conducted by the Pew Research Center, a large percentage of dads want their wives to be stay-at-home-moms. Of the dads surveyed, 37%  think moms should stay home, and 41% think that part-time work is a good compromise. I’m…