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Mommy Alert: Beware of Allowing Your Tots to Stray in Stores
This latest clip is just too close for comfort. Similar to the story we told you about in May, another lil girl was molested in plain site at a big name bookstore. The first incident happened in the children's section of an Arcadia Borders and the most recent occurred at a Corte Madera Barnes & Noble, also in California.
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Did You Change Your Diet Before Conception?
When couples plan conception they generally prepare by tracking ovulation and take all the helpful hints they can get.
I recently stumbled on Cooking to Conceive: Fertility-Boosting Foods & Recipes to Help You Get Pregnant ($17) at the bookstore and was intrigued by the concept. It focuses on healthy dishes filled with veggies that add extra calcium, folate, and antioxidants to your diet (no champagne and oysters, but chocolate makes the cut!).
Man Molests Girl in Plain Sight in Borders Bookstore
You can never be too careful when it comes to your kids. Sexual predators are brazen so parents need to be aware of who their children are with at all times whether they are at a the local playground, a family event or even the children's section of a bookstore. And, as an adult it's important to trust your instincts and err on the side of caution rather than dismissing something as a fleeting feeling and have your offspring pay the price.
Texts and Tunes: Halloween Tales to Scare Off Fright
Halloween can be scary for tots — especially toddlers who have become more aware of their emotions or are afraid of the dark. My daughter acted squeamish around ghosts and goblins her first few Halloweens, so we opted to keep things light with charming costumes and princess fanfare. Talking and reading books about the holiday — minus the gory details — can help scare off fright.
lilsugar's Summer Reading List For Mommies Short on Time
Sneak in time to get lost in the pages of a few texts this Summer. Nothing can breathe new life into a tired mama like a literary escape! It's a quick and easy indulgence, and won't set you back too many bills.
Will You Buy Kate Gosselin's Cookbook?
TLC's mom of eight, Kate Gosselin, has found much success with her first two books, Multiple Bles8ings ($11) and Eight Little Faces ($14) — both hit the New York Times Best Seller list.
In November, Kate's third book, Love Is in the Mix ($30), will hit bookstores and help fellow parents "make meals into memories." Known for feeding her family organic, the star of Jon and Kate Plus 8 will share her nutritious recipes, tips for making traditions, mealtime blessings, and craft projects.
Interview With Alex McCord: Real Housewife Talks Children
Made famous by her family's everyday antics on Bravo's show, The Real Housewives of New York City, Alex McCord has written a parenting book that will hit bookstore shelves at the end of this year or the beginning of next. Rather than an instructional read, the text will be a he said, she said penned by Alex and her hubby, Simon, about raising their young sons — Francois, 5, and Johan, 3, — in an urban environment. And, since they don't always agree, Alex said it makes for an interesting read.
The Very Hungry Caterpillar Pops Up For Its 40th Anniversary!
The Very Hungry Caterpillar is a staple of every tot's library collection. First published in 1969, the children’s book was written and illustrated by beloved author Eric Carle and has since sold more than 29 million copies. To commemorate the 40th anniversary of this classic story, a brand new popup edition is about to be released.
Sugardaddy: Ben Affleck
He has one Oscar, several Golden Globe nominations and the "Sexiest Man Alive" title, but the name Ben Affleck seems most proud of is Dad. Like his good friend Matt Damon, this Sugardaddy can often be seen out and about with his family, visiting bookstores in NYC, shopping at farmers markets in LA and most recently picking up daughter Violet, age 3, from school following the birth of her lil sister, Seraphina, two weeks ago.
It has been an eventful month for the 36-year-old Boston native.
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