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Family matters: Moms, get connected
Howell mom Anne Cahalane (@MomsThoughts) says it's time for some of us parents to enter the 21st century when it comes to technology and social media. Read on for her 5 Reasons Every Mom Should Be On...
View ArticleKate Upton prom invite is a YouTube hit [What your kids are watching]
Los Angeles teen Jake Davidson really wants to go the prom with Sports Illustrated swimsuit model Kate Upton. Here's the video of the invite, versions of which have gone viral with more than 1.6...
View ArticleBack to school shopping comes with sticker shock, deals [ Family Matters ]
If you're still doing your back-to-school shopping, you may want to get ready for a little sticker shock. School supplies for K-12 students will cost an average of 7.3 percent more than last year,...
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2-year-old and mom dance to Beyonce [ What your kids are watching online ]
A choreographer mom and her 2-year-old daughter’s hip-hop dance to Beyonce’s “End of Time” delighted the world wide web this month with all of its adorableness. The video has nearly 1.9 million YouTube...
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First-born children perform better because parents are tougher on them, study...
First-born children may perform better in school because their parents are tougher on them, according to a new study. The study, authored by V. Joseph Host of Duke University and Juan Patano of...
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New blogger joins APP Education Team
I have found one of the best parts of being a parent is the learning curve. Journalism and motherhood feed my never-ending thirst for knowledge, to use a bad cliche. Whether its navigating the often...
View ArticleSliding down memory lane: A new perspective on an old favorite pastime
I recently had the privilege of going on a very special date. It was one of those great weekend afternoons where we decided to take advantage of a local attraction, then follow it up with a casual...
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A fine line: Taking baby steps back to the beginning
By Shari Puterman @shariputerman With my son’s second birthday less than two months away, I’ve found myself thinking a lot about my pregnancy. It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost three years...
View ArticleLook who’s (not) talking: For my son, actions speak much louder than words
My little Dylan is perfect. No — he really is. From his head of straight, shiny hair to the tips of his tiny, soft toes, there’s nothing about my son that falls short of flawless. Dylan never ceases...
View ArticleA less-than-impressive pregnancy diet
If you’re a regular reader of this column, my aversion to sugar coating is always made very clear. From sleepless nights to frantic fits and endless love to hellish heartbreak, there’s a never-ending...
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Always pay attention to the flashing lights [ Mommy Diaries ]
Home & School columnist Shari Puterman. Insanity is defined as doing the same thing over and over, expecting different results. That being said, I must be totally out of my mind. My son, Dylan, has...
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Finding satisfaction in the ‘balancing act’ [ Mommy Diaries ]
The work-life balance. It’s a small phrase that bears a world of weight. The most daunting part of my return to full-time employment was figuring out how to juggle the all-encompassing roles of “career...
View ArticlePsychiatry group has resources for children affected by violence
As heavy media coverage marks the one-year anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings, the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry offers resources to help people deal with the potential...
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Lessons from my mother that can’t be found in books
This working mother thing — it’s all new to me. Growing up, my brother and I were spoiled. Day care was a foreign term. The only baby sitter we knew was our grandmother, and that’s just when Mom and...
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Reflecting on an eye-opening look in the mirror [ Mommy Diaries ]
In order for me to be the best mother possible, I had to pull myself up by the bootstraps — or, in my case, the five-inch heels — and get back to a place of fulfillment on all fronts. I’m a very...
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Mixing sneakers and stilettos isn’t always easy
In many ways, I’ve been Dylan’s mother and father — from paying the bills to being his primary caretaker, both roles have been absorbed since returning to the workforce. My 2-year-old son Dylan smelled...
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The baby and the Boss
My father is the biggest Bruce Springsteen fanatic along the Jersey Shore. Since my 2-year-old son Dylan spends the majority of his time with my parents during the work week, it should come as no...
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My parents mark 40 years of soaking up the sun
This Father’s Day, I want to celebrate the beautiful life my parents have created for our family, culminating with the incredible love they share for their grandson. My parents are celebrating their...
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Mommy Diaries: Love what you do, or choose another track
I used to dread Sunday mornings with a passion. Ten years ago, most people my age were enjoying the summer before their senior year of college, hitting the beach by day and bar hopping by night. I, on...
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My son was ‘that baby’ who never stopped screaming
Memories of my newborn are a complete blur, and flashbacks make me terrified of ever doing it again. I absolutely despise blogs that paint false pictures of reality. Before I gave birth to my now...
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