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Mamma Mia! Invites Families to Sing it!

LilSugar — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:00:07 -0700

If you have a family that thinks that life's a musical, there's a fabulous and kid-friendly activity that will have you all straining your vocal cords. Take them to the limits and let the kids go wild at the Mamma Mia!: The Sing-Along Edition, which opens in select theaters today. This special version of the movie lists the lyrics to each musical number on screen. And, there's no need to keep your tot's toes from tapping because dancing is encouraged, as is belting out ABBA songs. To see if the show is available in your area, click here.

Lil Tip: Sing Your Children to Sleep

LilSugar — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 10:00:00 -0700

When it comes to my singing, I've got a couple of fans. My son and daughter don't mind that my vocals are off tune, in fact, my tunes help them sleep. If your tot has trouble transitioning from bathtub to bedtime, try breaking out in song. Turn this into a fun activity by having them help you with the lyrics. Once you perfect the tune specific to the child, sing or hum it to soothe them.
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Texts and Tunes: Beatles Hits For Kids

babysugar — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:00:10 -0700

Somehow the '60s British boy band, The Beatles, has managed to stand the test of time. Having lived through the "American Invasion," baby boomers, many now grandparents, used to scream and even cry at the site of the bowl cut lads. Now, their spawn can enjoy the legacy of the pop band, too.

The Bingo Kids Sing Beatles Hits for Kids ($15) on a CD featuring the 15 sing-along-songs such as "She Loves You," "Ob-La-Di, Ob La-Da," and "Yellow Submarine." Different from the original recordings of Ringo, Paul, John and George, youngsters sing back up encouraging your tot to get in on the action. For Beatles lovers like myself, I'd be oh so delighted if my wee one belted out "I Want to Hold Your Hand" in the backseat while we bopped about town running errands. Bonus - no chipmunks were involved in the recording process.

Tell Mommy: What Was Your Toughest Postpartum Moment?

babysugar — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:05:58 -0800

An inspiration to many mothers who suffer from postpartum depression, superstar mama Brooke Shields continues to give hope to new moms through her raw and honest revelations. A spokesperson for the debilitating disease and depression, she recently spoke at the Hope for Depression Research Foundation in Manhattan where she recalled a harrowing moment in her life. She said:

I finally had a healthy beautiful baby girl and I couldn't look at her... I couldn't hold her and I couldn't sing to her and I couldn't smile at her... All I wanted to do was disappear and die... That was the week I almost did not resist driving my car straight into a wall on the side of the freeway... My baby was in the back seat and that even pissed me off because I thought she's even ruining this for me. I just wanted to drive into the wall and my friend stayed on the phone with me and made me safely get home.

It takes guts to talk about those dark moments but her story undoubtedly gives hope to many women who are having similar experiences. If you care to share, tell us what your toughest postpartum moment was.

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What Do You Do to Make Your Tot LOL?

babysugar — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:00:23 -0700

Mamas will do just about anything to get a good giggle out of their lil one. When the standard laugh inducing gestures don't earn as much as a smile, jumping up and down, tearing newspaper, and singing "Jingle Bells" in August might just do the trick. The mother in the clip above said she hopped around the kitchen like a rabbit, sending her young lad into hysterics.

What antics do you employ to get your babe to LOL?

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When the Kids Are Away, How Does Mom Play?

babysugar — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:30:30 -0700

Mommy's doing the cabbage patch and singing out loud, "They're gone... they're gone... they're gone." The opportunity for some mom-me time may not come around that often so when mama finds herself free of kids, hubby and other responsibilities, she can do whatever her heart desires. Perhaps she has planned a Mexican getaway to celebrate a 30th birthday or maybe she's just eager for a night out on the town. But one thing seems to be common among many mothers... their party bark is bigger than their bite.

Many ladies talk up a big game of sipping cocktails and staying up until the wee hours of the morn but in reality, many spend their time catching up with friends on the couch or playing Guitar Hero and sneaking into bed earlier than expected. The fear of hangovers may be to blame or perhaps it is their internal clocks ticking to a settled routine that keeps mommies from playing too hard.

How do you play when the kids are away?

Are You the Family Cheerleader?

babysugar — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 13:00:27 -0700

Moms have a knack for making their children feel like the most wonderful, beautiful, talented beings that ever walked the earth. It seems quite natural for a mother to be her kids' biggest fan - always cheering them on from the sidelines and encouraging them to keep pressing ahead when it seems all the chips are stacked against them. Last night's episode of The Middle had Mama Heck championing her daughter as she discussed her dreams of joining the swim team. After seeing her swim, it was evident that the sport was not her strong suit but nevertheless, the matriarch of the house continued to pat her on the back and sing her praises.

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Honor Warren Takes the Skinny Jean Route to Class

LilSugar — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 15:15:49 -0700

Little Honor Warren is turning into more of a chip off the old block than we expected! Still sporting the comfy headband that her trendy mom Jessica Alba also wears, the budding fashionista was seen taking some wobbly steps in a pair of of-the-moment skinny jeans.

The adorable toddler was en route to a music class in Beverly Hills with her nanny when photographers caught her channeling her inner hipster in the jeans, a hoodie and a pair of comfortable sneakers. The 15-month-old must have heard that skinny jeans are not just on most mama's Fall shopping lists, but on their kids' lists too.

Honor's mom recently told People magazine that she is trying to raises the youngster to be bilingual, singing and reading to her in both English and Spanish, while practicing the Spanish words for different colors.

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Why Didn't Anybody Tell Me: Confidence

LilSugar — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 09:00:30 -0700

I wish I could bottle my daughter's confidence. That way when she grows into a tween or teen that doubts herself, I would have it to hand back to her. She recently informed me that she's trying out for her school's talent show. When I asked if she'd be performing with friends or by herself, she told me she's going to do a "solo in front of thousands of people."

Whether or not she makes the cut or bails because of stage fright at the tryouts really doesn't matter. It was just priceless to watch my five-year-old who didn't know anyone when she started kindergarten last month decide if she should sing or play guitar because she's "good at both." My girl isn't a vocalist and has never had a music lesson, but no matter how off-key she is while belting out her homemade tune - I will beam with pride because my child completely believes in herself.

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Are Your Kids Ever Embarrassed by Your Behavior?

LilSugar — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 07:00:50 -0800

In a recent interview, celeb mama Reese Witherspoon said that her daughter, Ava, 9, is unimpressed by her vocals. The article said:

"She said, 'Mom I really appreciate you taking me to the concert, but will you please not embarrass me in front of Carrie Underwood by singing because she's a real singer and you're just, like a movie singer," says Witherspoon, who won a Best Actress Oscar for playing singer June Carter Cash in 2005's Walk the Line.

Even one of Hollywood's hottest actresses can leave her kids cringing, do you?

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