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ModernMom’s Guidelines for Our Valued Content Contributors

At Modern Mom, our core values revolve around leaving a positive impact on the world, treating others as we'd like to be treated, and serving as role models for our children, nurturing the next generation to become exceptional individuals. We welcome you as part of our valued and vibrant community of thoughtful, brilliant content creators.…

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Technology Terrors and Our Kids

Two events occurred last week in my area that are sure to terrify parents everywhere. First, two Virginia Tech students were charged with kidnapping and killing 13-year-old Nicole Lovell, a Virginia seventh grader who used social media to escape bullying after surviving a liver transplant earlier in her life. Second, also in Maryland, a 22-year-old church…

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The Secret to White Pants Revealed

Many people can’t think about wearing white pants without slightly frightening images of 1987 music videos coming to mind. If this is you, it’s time for a mind makeover! White pants are not your mortal enemy. Then again, they’re not your BFF either, but tend to occupy some quasi-friendship-like role between passionate lovers and dreaded foes. Lucky for you, this is your guide to wearing these hate-’em or love-’em pants, no matter how terrifying or thrilling idea may sound.

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Hugh Jackman’s Skin Cancer: What You Should Know About Basal Cell Carcinoma

Earlier this week, Hugh Jackman revealed the scary news that he had been treated for skin cancer.The 45-year-old actor shared a photo of his bandaged face and explained that he had a basal cell carcinoma removed from his nose.Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common form of skin cancer, with approximately 2.8 million cases diagnosed in the United States every year, according to the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD). While highly …