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As parents we all make mistakes, but are you willing to learn from someone else's? Alec Baldwin thinks so. The famed actor who became infamous for an abrasive voicemail he left his daughter, Ireland, in 2007, is now considering penning a parenting book. In an interview with Playboy magazine, Baldwin discussed the notorious message, how he and the child repaired their relationship and why moms Read more
There is no manual for raising children, which means all parents are bound to slip up. From losing your tot in the mall on Black Friday to giving a toddler a Sharpie to doodle with, I've heard hilarious stories. New parents are more apt to fumble, but long time moms and pops are not in the clear either — ever forget it was your day for carpool? Blunders can be embarrassing, funny, and even Read more
Paying for college is such a complex issue. LearnVest helps simplify it by answering some key questions in regard to paying tuition. If you believe everything you read, then you might think you need to be a Rockefeller to have kids. That, of course, isn't the case. Yes, kids are expensive, and thinking about paying for a college education can be scary and frustrating . . . but that's where we Read more
Getting a will is not just for those who are on the cusp of retiring. People of all ages should consider writing one, says Business Insider. Here's why. Despite the well-known fact that everyone alive today will kick the bucket at one point or another, nearly 60 percent of Americans admitted in a 2011 poll conducted by online legal service Rocket Lawyer that they didn't have a will. RELATED: 14 Read more
We all make mistakes — we're all human after all. LearnVest shares some of the common money mistakes that women often make so readers will learn not to make them, too. Some of us handle our money flawlessly, perfectly, brilliantly, all of the time. But most of us don't. Most of us make mistakes here and there. We make some mistakes more than others, because of our personalities, or our Read more
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Why working moms should feel OK not knowing every detail of their babies' days — FitPregnancy Five fantasies every parent dreams of — The Stir Hilary Duff: "Luca makes us smile all day, every day." — Celebrity Baby Scoop Mason Disick's dapper Easter Sunday look for less — Celebrity Baby Blog Eight discipline mistakes that most parents make — Parenting Why being a "mama's boy" isn't Read more
Secrets from the maternity ward — The Stir Beyoncé announces postbaby concerts — Celebrity Baby Scoop Adriana Lima is expecting baby number two — Celebrity Baby Blog How to spice up your homemade purees — FitPregnancy Are you making one of these car seat mistakes? — Parenting 7 healthy meals for pregnancy — The Bump Teach this mom about baby-led weaning — Momformation 5 hobbies Read more
Self-confidence comes from within, but as a parent, there are several tiny steps you can take to help your children feel good about themselves. By focusing on everyday achievements and offering your kids a sense of independence, you can bolster their confidence in small ways and see a huge payoff. Hoping to strengthen your child's self-esteem? Check out five simple ways to help them gain Read more
We're excited to share this post from our partners at BabyCenter! Every week, we will be bringing you the best parenting and lifestyle stories from the experts at BabyCenter, including this post from Evonne Lack about avoiding the dangerous trap of competitive parenting. The comparison game is one new moms know well. Even when we try to avoid the "does your baby do this yet?" questions, it's Read more
