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Pets and Lowering Kids’ Stress
Finally, a parenting topic my own kids will agree I know something about: kids and pets. I live with three children, four cats, and one dog. I’m a lifelong animal lover myself. But the real reason my household includes so many pets: they’re essential to good parenting. There are few moments more validating in the…
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Muppets Most Wanted: 2 Frogs, 2 Furious [REVIEW]
It’s hard to think of anything that has been more integral to my cultural awareness than the Muppets.I mean, I’m not necessarily a fanatic, but the Muppets have this level of significance that spans generations – one of my earliest memories is sitting with my brother reading/listening to The Muppets Take Manhattan book/record over and over again. They connect to us through a very special avenue of nostalgia in a way …
15 Photos Of Pets We Love Too Much
Today is National Love Your Pet Day and here at ModernMom, we’re like “Psssh, b*tch please,” because we already love our pets so impossibly much it almost seems silly to hold a one day celebration. It’s like having a National We Love Oxygen Day… duh.But who are we to dictate holiday law? And of course, any excuse to look at pictures of adorable puppies (and kittens and hedgehogs and bunnies and …
Common Winter Allergies
The common cold often strikes in winter. Before you reach for the cold medicine, you might want to consider whether your runny nose, scratchy throat and watery eyes might be symptoms of winter allergies. While spring and fall months often bring an increase in allergy symptoms for people with pollen allergies, symptoms may be worse during the winter for those with other allergies.
How Do I Discipline a Toddler Who Hits?
In addition to cuddling, sharing and being sweet, toddlers often display unpleasant, angry tendencies, such as hitting, screaming and biting. Like many parents of toddlers, you may feel like your gentle baby turns into a tiny monster, wreaking havoc and distress with his bouts of anger. Teaching your child not to hit requires plenty of effort, including speaking to your child in a calm and positive manner. Your own behavior can make the difference between escalating and defusing the situation.