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Life is full of surprises when you have kids. One tot might throw a tantrum in Target and another may meltdown mid-meal at a restaurant or dart out into traffic when you are walking down the street. It happens, and moms deal, but how they resolve the circumstance makes a difference. Motherhood is a sorority of sorts, and many women with children offer to lend a hand when they see one of their Read more
If your tot has ever thrown a fit as you've headed out the door, Gwyneth Paltrow can relate. The Oscar winning mama to two, Apple, 4, and Moses, 2, had a harried experience with her lil man prior to the premiere of Valentino: The Last Emperor. The glamorous actress chatted about the incident. A People report said: “It was hectic getting ready. We just flew in yesterday for this. And my kids Read more
You hear about kids that have meltdowns on planes and in airports and you feel for the parents, not ever really believing it will be you. And, then it is. My daughter is a trooper and a traveler, my son is a different story. After three trips without incident, we never could have anticipated what happened to us. My charming darling who points out every airplane he sees in the sky pitched the Read more
Most children pitch fits every once in a while, but how can new parents tell when the upset is more than just a tantrum? While little research has been done on tantrums, Washington University recently conducted a study of children aged 3-to-6 years old that found five red flags that may prove a child's fit is indicative of a psychiatric disorder. A WebMD article said: "Essentially, we found Read more
Head banging. Feet stomping. Screams at maximum volume and intensity. Any parent knows these are some of the telltale signs of a dreaded temper tantrum. While many parents have resigned themselves to dealing with this unpleasant, but perfectly normal part of toddlerhood, scientists studying the meltdowns may have found ways to empower parents to help their children through the episodes, rather Read more
We're loving Jessica Simpson's maternity style! Get ready to spend plenty of time in the theater with the release of great kiddie flicks in 2012. Tight quarters in the nursery? These space-saving nursery options can help! Don't have time to shop for maternity clothes? These online maternity shops sell the hottest styles! Here's what we're craving this month! Celebrate the baby-to-be with these Read more
Window shopping has never been so charitable! If you happen to be doing some holiday shopping in New York City or San Francisco, take a look at the store windows you pass — some may be filled with a high-tech way for mama to do some charitable giving without ever opening her wallet. Ebay just unveiled Give-a-Toy Store interactive storefronts that allow shoppers to use their smartphones to scan Read more
Terrible twos? Sure they exist, but they're not as bad as everyone would have you believe. Plus, when they look at you with those adorable eyes, mama's sure to give in! One way to combat the tantrums is to have a steady supply of activities on hand. Here are some that should do the trick! Read more
We're excited to present this story from our friends at Allure: Last week, I found myself in an uncomfortable situation while getting eyelash extensions. It wasn't the pads and glue stuck to my face, sealing my eyes shut; it was the complimentary leg rub that almost had me squirming off the table. For someone with extremely ticklish knees, the rubdown was more grueling than soothing. Having Read more
Lots of moms like to think out loud, and Hazelnutt is one of them. Here is the latest post to her Hazelnutt House blog. Before I had a kid, I always wondered why mothers and grandmothers or whoever cooks for little ones for that matter are always cracking their brains on what/how to feed a child. Now that I am a mother, I realize that on good days, a child eats whatever is served . . . on a Read more
