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What's Your Take on Gwyneth Paltrow's Decision to Space?
In a recent interview with Britain's Daily Mail Weekend Magazine, Oscar winning mom, Gwyneth Paltrow, 35 spoke candidly about future additions to her and her hubbie, Chris Martin's clan.
A People story reported:
"Paltrow – mother to daughter Apple, 3, and son Moses, 1 – also admitted she's thinking of expanding her family. In four years, she dreams of having "two-in-a-row, really quick again," while Martin would like to adopt."
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When Did You First Visit Disney?
With schools' rolling spring breaks in full swing many families' thoughts turn to the magical world of Disney. Whether it be frolicking with the princesses, riding It's a Small World or taking pictures with Mickey and his pals, the Disney theme parks have caught the attention of youngsters and their parents for generations.
But with single day ticket prices costing as much as $68 per child – and that doesn't even include transportation to the parks and accommodations once you arrive – a trip to the land of the Mouse is hardly an inexpensive one.
Should Teen Moms Be Directed Toward Adoption?
Last night's episode of 16 and Pregnant was a tearjerker as teen mom Lori passed her newborn, Aidan, off to a loving couple during an open-adoption ceremony. While the 17-year-old was in a rocky relationship (at best) with her son's father, Cory, and not in a position to take care of herself let alone the baby, it was her parents who strongly urged the adoption. Explaining that they would be happy to be grandparents but not the primary caretakers of the infant, Lori's parents told her she needed to make a plan to raise the child outside of their home if she kept him.
Lil Green Thumbs Get the Garden Growing
Mary, Mary quite contrary, how does your garden grow? With basil and carrots and flowers too! Spring might not have sprung quite yet, but there is no time like the present to get your garden in gear.
Lil Links: How Moms Help Their Olympians Deal With Pressure
- Tips from Olympic moms on how they help their daughters face pressure — Alpha Mom
- When should your kids meet the new man? — Momversation
- Liv Tyler is grateful for her life lessons — Celebrity Baby Scoop
- Ellen Pompeo has the best of both worlds: career and baby — Celebrity Baby Blog
- Cold or creepy? Sorry boys, my dad says I can't date — Babble
- Craziest pregnancy dreams — The Bump
- Is your child video chatting with strangers?
Do You Plan to Take a Child-Free Vacation This Winter?
With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season about to become history, I'm already looking forward to 2009. Several moms I know said that the hectic holiday season has pushed them over the edge. Despite the economy, they are planning child-free getaways in the next month even if it's just one night at a local hotel.
Lil Links: Family Style Dirty Dancing
- Dirty dancing family style — MomLogic
- What you should know when buying organic products — Modern Mom
- Gavin and Kingston get benched — Celebrity Baby Blog
- Gorgeous mama Kate plays dress up — Celebrity Baby Scoop
- Lose the baby weight without really trying — The Bump
- Obama's health care plan, what it means for kids: part 1 — CafeMom
- Big brother should be expelled from Pennsylvania school — Parent Dish
- The complete guide to pinkeye — Babble
- When is the right time to have a second child? — Parents Ask
Why Didn't Anybody Tell Me: Dropping the Ball
Life is a juggling act for most moms. With work, school, vacation, and travel schedules, one of the balls is bound to drop every so often. Usually, when it does the consequence is minor – a missed appointment here, a skipped sports practice there.
Mommy Dearest: How Do I Handle Special Needs at My Party?
Mommy Dearest –
I am planning a gym party for my son's upcoming fifth birthday and am having an internal dilemma about whether or not to invite one particular child. The child in question has special needs that often involve her not listening well to instructions. At our party last year, the child did not listen to the teacher's directions and ended up interfering with the other children's art projects.
Reader Tips: Birthday Party Dos and Don'ts
Though they occur just once every 365 days, birthday parties can be the most thrilling, magical, exhausting, and stress-inducing events of the year — for parents and tots. Readers had some strong opinions on our birthday party dos and don'ts guide, so I asked you to share your tips for a perfect party. Here are some of your spectacular fiesta suggestions:
- Don't plan an activity that is going to send the kids home dirtier than they arrived.
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