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06 Jan 2009 11:54 PM

Major Milestone Delayed

by Michele Cheplic

She can walk, talk, sing, dance, print words, read (some) books, heck, she can even beat an egg better than most of the guys I dated in college. But, there is one major age appropriate milestone my 4-year-old has yet to achieve: Blowing her nose. It's true.

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04 Jan 2009 11:50 PM

There's a Lesson in Here Somewhere

by Michele Cheplic

Christmas isn't over quite yet... at least in our home. Tuesday we celebrate the Epiphany, also known as Three Kings Day (formerly known as the "Feast of the Wise Men'') or the 12th day of Christmas. Or, in the words of my preschooler: "A day for more presents.

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25 Dec 2008 11:48 AM

Celebrating Your Blended Family at Holiday Time

by Nicole Humphrey

Last night we decided to follow one of our favorite traditions. Usually we bring out the scrapbook from the previous year and look at everything we have done up until that point.

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22 Dec 2008 12:56 AM

Santa and Science: What Happened to Just Plain Magic?

by Michele Cheplic

When your kids ask how Santa Claus is able to visit every house in the entire universe in a single night, how do you respond?

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21 Dec 2008 12:12 AM

Father Furious After 9-Year-Old Daughter is Accused of Selling "Drugs" at School

by Michele Cheplic

When you hear the word "drugs" what substances come to mind? Most people would answer: marijuana, cocaine, Ecstasy, PCP, or perhaps even alcohol. I doubt many individuals would categorize Vitamin C as a drug... unless, of course, you're a fourth grade teacher in Florida.

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19 Dec 2008 11:01 PM

Would You Buy Your Kid a Barack Obama Doll?

by Michele Cheplic

Remember the stampedes that ensued when the original Tickle Me Elmo hit the shelves back in 1996? Thousands of parents pushed, shoved and pummeled their way through toy stores to get their hands on the furry red monster. Back then Sesame Street's most famous resident was the hottest toy around.

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19 Dec 2008 12:23 AM

Christmas Showdown: Parents vs. Toy Packaging

by Michele Cheplic

Some call it "wrap rage," others call it a nuisance; I like to refer to it as a parent's worst nightmare. Moms and dads with young children, you know the pain I am describing: The agony of liberating new toys from their plastic packaging.

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17 Dec 2008 09:43 PM

Rich Parents Doing Away with Expensive Holiday Gifts

by Michele Cheplic

Did you hear the one about the billionaire parents who plan to give their family members homemade gifts only this holiday season? Actually, it's no joke and you might have heard of the parents in question... their names are Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.

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16 Dec 2008 08:57 AM

Creating Special Blended Family Traditions

by Nicole Humphrey

This month I have focused a lot on the holiday traditions in a blended family. As I mentioned in a previous article, it is important to share these traditions, and compromise when there is any issues.

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16 Dec 2008 12:27 AM

What NOT to do with Your Newborn Twins

by Michele Cheplic

And the 2008 Worst Mother Award goes to... Sonia Ringoir. Okay, maybe not. However, if they handed out an actual award for poor parental behavior the 31-year-old Belgium mother would certainly be in contention for title.

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