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Sometimes chewing your food is just a lot of work, right? Alicia Silverstone seems to think so. The actress, mama to baby Bear, 11 months, and vegan lifestyle expert recently shared a video of her son eating some chewed up food right out of her mouth — and it wasn't a onetime thing. On her Kind Life blog, she explained: I just had a delicious breakfast of miso soup, collards and radish steamed Read more
Do your kids need a boost when riding with their friends? Most likely, yes! According to a study out today, while 76 percent of parents use a booster seat for their own child, only 55 percent require it for other children they are driving. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that tots remain in a booster seat until they are 4' 9" tall and between eight and 12 years old. When carpooling Read more
These sweet Memorial Day treats may steal the show at your barbecue! What to do with all that stuff baby outgrows. These personalized baby gifts are perfect if you have any new babies in your life! Planning a birthday party for your tot? Don't miss our favorite birthday party themes — ever! Don't head to the beach this weekend without reading our guide to packing a beach bag for a Read more
Natalie Portman and her son Aleph Millepied spent Wednesday afternoon at an LA park together. Aleph played in the sandbox and took a ride down the slide with help from his mom. Natalie had the company of her husband Benjamin for a recent couple's night out on the East Coast, where they attended the New York City Ballet's Spring Gala. It's an exciting time of year for the family of three since Read more
We are pumped to share one of our fave stories from espnW here on FitSugar! By Shawn Johnson Shawn Johnson is blogging for espnW throughout her training for the Olympics in London this summer. Follow hers other Olympic hopefuls' journeys on espnW.com. Four years ago, I was standing on an Olympic podium, wearing a gold medal, and still thinking to myself how I could have been better. It had Read more
While most new parents send out birth announcements to share their big baby news, we love the idea of sending them something in return to commemorate the family's most special day. Here, eight great gift ideas that are personalized not only with the new addition's name or monogram, but also with the all-important details of how he or she entered the world. What better way to welcome a most Read more
Gael Garcia Bernal is one of the celebrities at Cannes this year, and he's been busy talking up and celebrating his new film No. The picture is set in 1988, the year the Chilean people ousted dictator General Pinochet through a democratic vote. Gael plays René Saavedra, an ad man who accepts the potentially dangerous job of spearheading the TV campaign for the people against Pinochet, those who Read more
We all have our guilty pleasures, but when a new life comes into play, it's time to give them up . . . or so we thought. A recently released study from the Center For Behavioral Health Statistics and Quality was intended to evaluate the breakdown of substance use during pregnancy by race. But the outcome that shocks us most is that one in five women smoke while they're pregnant! Of those, Read more
Planning to see What to Expect When You're Expecting this weekend? Check out how realistic it is first! Are you as addicted to Pinterest as we are? Here are 10 pinners you should be following. The latest trend in maternity dressing these days? Adding a belt just below the bustline! Don't head to the beach for Memorial Day weekend without checking out the safest sunscreens for your tots. Gwen Read more
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