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longing for friendship
There's hope for us moms who feel lonely.

Aside from all of the happiness and rewards that we experience as mothers, a new study finds that we are a lonely bunch.

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absence makes the heart grow sadder
How dads can stay connected

It’s a common sight: a family—mother, father, rambunctious kids—enjoying dinner at a local restaurant. For dads separated from their children, either by work or divorce, it can be painful to witness.

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birthday bash guide

to advertise in our birthday guide

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when cancer strikes

The American Cancer Society (ACS) states that 10,000 women under 40 are diagnosed with it each year. Many of those women are mothers to young children.

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nursery necessities
Our no-nonsense guide to what you really need.

When it comes to setting up your nursery, less can be more. As you eagerly await the arrival of your precious little one, we give
you the lowdown on what you’ll really need, what would be nice but not necessary, and what you should think of returning if you’re given one.

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camp safety

what you need to know before sending your child to camp

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Autism 101

Understanding the disorder is the first step in early intervention

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out of dodge
Fun, easy and afforable get-aways for you and your family

Has your budget put a fancy, week-long vacation on hold this year? Never fear, nola baby is here with a great run-down of fun day and weekend getaways for the whole family to enjoy.

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the ties that bind
Why our parents drive us bonkers once we have kids.

They’re not just your parents (or in-laws) anymore. They’re now grandma and grandpa and they have an intensified vested interested in your life and that of your child. It’s time to warm up to that idea, while also tackling any tensions that develop.

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daddy's turn
Slowly, men embrace benefits of paternity leave

Maternity leave isn't just for mothers anymore. With only a few exceptions, under the Family and Medical Leave Act, if your company employs 50 or more employees, you are entitled up to take 12 weeks of unpaid leave for the birth or adoption of a child--whether you are a new mom or dad. Why do dads hesitate to take it?

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word to your momma
Fearlessly going where no expert dares

There’s lots of advice out there for struggling parents. But sometimes we just want to keep it real. As in, not what the “experts” would say, but what your momma would say, were she not busy criticizing your clothes, husband’s career, and the way your raise your kids. So, welcome to “word to your momma,” where our, ah hem, peer among parents, answers your questions fearlessly.


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daydreaming
Newborns zap your zzzs. Here’s why you need to reclaim them.

“There are days when I feel like I’m not keeping my sanity, and I’m not getting enough sleep,” says Lakefront mom Jane Katner. “It’s hard to focus. It’s hard to concentrate. I have no memory whatsoever. I’m irritable and short-tempered as my husband and stepsons will tell you. Not sleeping makes everything more difficult.”
Jane isn’t alone.

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no medal for your method
The rising rate of c-sections

We all have said “I don’t care what I’m having, as long as it’s healthy.” Now, more than ever, moms—and doctors—feel the same way about the birthing process. No, you won’t get a medal if you and your baby suffer through a 48-hour, difficult, or possibly risky vaginal birth. Conversely, it's probably not the best decision if you opt for a cesarean because you’re—forgive us—being a baby about vaginal birth. How do you know what’s best for you? Here we discuss the rising rate of c-sections, and give you the skinny.

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no calculus required
Financing secondary school just takes a little planning

Some people joke that the price of preschool and private school educations are akin to taking out a second mortgage or paying college tuition. Unfortunately, for some families, it is. Let's face it, the short span of time between cooing at your newborn and watching them prance off to preschool at age three does not leave much time to build the savings account.

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Homework
The challenges and rewards of working from home

Back inour mothers' day, a woman had to commute to an office to earn a paycheck. In today's technology-driven world, it's increasingly possible for moms to work from the comfort- if not always quite- of their own homes by telecommuting, working freelance, or by starting their own buisinesses.

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Mythbusters - Finally- what to heed, and what to give the heave-ho to

While science- and common sense - have debunked most pregnancy myths, some have a long shelf life, whether warranted or not. We went to the experts to shed light on the most common myths: what's total bunk, what's partially true, and even what's dead-on right.

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