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Husband Accidentally Sells Wife's Engagement Ring for $5

ModernMom Staff — Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:02:12 +0000

Talk about a costly mistake!

A man in California accidentally sold his wife’s $23,000 engagement ring for $5 at a garage sale earlier this month.

Before heading to the hospital to give birth to her fourth child, Racquel Cloutier, 31, hid her 3-carat diamond ring in an old watch box to keep it out of reach of her little ones.

Are Kids Getting Enough Sleep?

ModernMom Staff — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:15:40 +0000

Is your little one getting enough shut-eye? According the sleep experts, the answer is probably no.

After reviewing 100+ years of studies about children and sleep -- more than 300 of them -- University of South Australian researchers determined that sleep experts have consistently found that children got less sleep than recommended, Time Magazine reported.

"8 Glasses of Water Per Day" is a Myth

ModernMom Staff — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:36:11 +0000

Have you ever been told that proper hydration comes from gulping down eight cups of water every day?

Turns out, that little bit of popular wisdom might be more fiction than fact. Researchers say the advice is an "urban myth" as it neglects the water content of healthy foods - and even the water content in coffee, tea and juices.

Baby Bachelor: Episode 3

ModernMom Staff — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:10:54 +0000

First came The Bachelor, then The Bachelorette, and now... The Baby Bachelor!

Meet Wesley. He's handsome, good at sharing his toys and emotionally available, but struggles in the romance department. In fact, the toddler has been single for the past three years.

But all that's about to change, thanks to his Uncle Jimmy. In this hilarious new spook, talk show host Jimmy Kimmel sets out to help his young nephew find love among the stroller set.

Couples Who Run Together Have More Sex

ModernMom Staff — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 19:05:17 +0000

Does working up a sweat with your partner make things hotter in the bedroom? A new study suggests that couples should strap on "his and her" sneakers!

Couples who run together apparently have more sex, at least according to a Brooks Running survey of 1,000 adults ages 18 or older who run at least once a week.

It's National Donut Day! Krispy Kreme, Dunkin' Donuts Offers FREE Donuts

ModernMom Staff — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:57:56 +0000

It's National Donut Day and you know what that means... free donuts!

If you want to indulge your sweet tooth, both Dunkin Donuts and Krispy Kreme are offering tasty treats today.

Gotta love this "holiday"!

Hmm which donut chain will you visit today?

Dunkin’ Donuts: One free donut of your choice with the purchase of any beverage, all day on June 7.

Paris Jackson Rushed to Hospital After Apparent Suicide Attempt [Updated]

ModernMom Staff — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 19:43:06 +0000

The 15-year-old daughter of the late Michael Jackson was hospitalized June 5 following an apparent suicide attempt.

Paris Jackson was rushed to the hospital from her home in Calabasas, CA, her mother Debbie Rowe confirmed to Entertainment Tonight.

Multiple reports say the teen is expected to recover fully.

Questionable Parenting Moves: Hiring "Really Skinny" Person to Shame Picky Eaters

ModernMom Staff — Fri, 31 May 2013 17:13:21 +0000

If you have a picky eater in your family, you know exactly how frustrating dinner table battles can be.

Moms and dads get increasingly desperate when their little angels refuse to eat anything but peanut butter or grilled cheese. Parents have been known to resort to bribery, blackmail and even tears.

But sometimes it can go a bit too far....

Does Everyone Lie About Sex?

ModernMom Staff — Thu, 30 May 2013 16:33:36 +0000

Have you ever stretched the truth about what goes on in your bedroom? If so, you're not alone.

A new study from Ohio State University at Mansfield found that most people of both genders lied about their sexual history - although in different ways.

Bikini Waxing for Pre-Teens?

ModernMom Staff — Tue, 28 May 2013 21:57:55 +0000

For most people, the teenage years are the most awkward ones.

Children are hitting puberty earlier than ever before, with all the bells and whistles of hormonal changes - including body hair. And kids can be mean, especially about hair.

There’s nothing worse for a tween girl than hearing on a playground that she has a mustache or gorilla arms.

[Read "Holy Hormones - Handling My Tween's Pre-Puberty Crying Jags"]

Baby Bachelor: Episode 2

ModernMom Staff — Fri, 24 May 2013 17:25:40 +0000

First came The Bachelor, then The Bachelorette, and now... The Baby Bachelor!

Meet Wesley. He's handsome, good at sharing his toys and emotionally available, but struggles in the romance department. In fact, the toddler has been single for the past three years.

But all that's about to change, thanks to his Uncle Jimmy. In this hilarious new spook, talk show host Jimmy Kimmel sets out to help his young nephew find love among the stroller set.

Convos With My 2-Year-Old [Video]

ModernMom Staff — Fri, 24 May 2013 16:16:11 +0000

Happy Friday!

Today, we bring you a little bit of parenting humor... because who doesn't need a laugh after a long week?

Introducing Convos With my 2-Year-Old, a new series from Matthew Clarke. The basic premise - Clarke reenacts real conversations that he's had with his toddler. With an adult man.

Favorite Foods That No Longer Exist

ModernMom Staff — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:20:45 +0000

Feel like you haven’t seen the classic snacks of your youth lately? Well, that might be because they’ve gone extinct!

It's sad but true - some of our most popular old favorites have disappeared from grocery store shelves with little to no fanfare.

Never again will a tuna fish sandwich contain the extra zest of Tuna Twist, and you certainly won’t be able to wash down your sad and boring tuna sandwich with a Squeeze-It drink.

Teen Fakes Kidnapping Rather Than Tell His Parents About Bad Grade

ModernMom Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:43:32 +0000

Some kids stuff their report cards in the trash, some pretend they got lost... but can you imagine a teenager faking his own kidnapping to avoid telling his parents about a bad grade??

A 19-year-old student at Georgia Gwinnett College was apparently so afraid to tell his parents that he was failing English that he tried to make it seem like he was kidnapped.

DWTS Season 16 Finale Results!

ModernMom Staff — Wed, 22 May 2013 03:11:32 +0000

After weeks of heated competition, we've finally reached the exciting finale of Dancing with the Stars: Season 16.

For the first time in the show's history, FOUR couples will face off in the finale for the chance to take home the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy!

Here are the contenders:

Zendaya Coleman and Val Chmerkovskiy

Kellie Pickler and Derek Hough

Aly Raisman and Mark Ballas

Jacoby Jones and Karina Smirnoff

Tornado Strikes Near Oklahoma City [UPDATED]

ModernMom Staff — Mon, 20 May 2013 22:31:11 +0000

A massive tornado ripped through the Oklahoma City area on Monday, leveling homes and leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.

The details are still unfolding, but television footage showed buildings reduced to rubble in Moore, a southern suburb of Oklahoma City.

Lance West, a reporter for CNN affiliate KFOR, reported that were people pulling students from a classroom at an elementary school heavily damaged by the tornado.

Teenager Faces Felony Charges for Same-Sex Relationship with Younger Classmate

Megan Sayers — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:31:02 +0000

When you were in high school, did you know any seniors who were dating freshmen? Probably.

But do you ever remember any of them getting arrested for sexual battery? Probably not.

One Florida teenager was expelled and is now facing felony charges for "lewd and lascivious battery on a child 12 to 16." Her crime - entering into a consensual relationship with a younger female classmate.

Could "The Baby Bachelor" Be Reality TV's Next Big Hit?

ModernMom Staff — Mon, 20 May 2013 02:00:19 +0000

First came The Bachelor, then The Bachelorette, and now... The Baby Bachelor!

Meet Wesley. He's handsome, good at sharing his toys and emotionally available, but struggles in the romance department. In fact, the toddler has been single for the past three years.

But all that's about to change, thanks to his Uncle Jimmy. In this hilarious new spook, talk show host Jimmy Kimmel sets out to help his young nephew find love among the stroller set.

Here are the contestants:

Why are More Teens Abusing ADHD Drugs?

ModernMom Staff — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:18:46 +0000

According to the New York Times, pressure over grades and college admission has escalated to the point that many students are using prescription stimulants like Adderall and Ritalin to help them study.

Around 40 students, school officials and parents agreed to be interviewed for an article about the abuse of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder medications to help them concentrate and fare better on tests and gain entrance to top colleges.

Happy National Chocolate Chip Day!

ModernMom Staff — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:29:06 +0000

Cookies, pancakes, muffins, brownies, crepes, waffles, cakes, pies, cupcakes - pretty much ANYTHING tastes better when chocolate chips are involved.

And lucky for us, today is National Chocolate Chip Day!

These sweet little morsels were invented by accident in the 1930s by Ruth Graves Wakefield at her Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts.

Breast Cancer Gene: Should You be Tested?

ModernMom Staff — Wed, 15 May 2013 04:45:56 +0000

In the fight against breast cancer, there's a new tool that can help with early detection: genetic testing.

Along with annual mammograms and monthly breast self-exams, women who are at high risk for breast cancer may be advised by their physician to consider genetic testing for the two breast cancer genes, BRCA1 or BRCA2.

Here are some red flags that could indicate you should consider getting tested:

DWTS Season 16, Week 9: Who Was Sent Home?

ModernMom Staff — Wed, 15 May 2013 03:44:37 +0000

There are only five couples left in the competition and things are REALLY heating up on Dancing with the Stars!

In a fun twist, this week each pair performed two routines - one dance style that they have not yet performed, and the dance style that was selected via Twitter voting.

Aly Raisman and Jacoby Jones scored the highest marks from the judges with 59s out of a possible 60. Ingo Rademacher was at the bottom of the score board with a combined score of 51.

Jury Convicts Philadelphia Abortion Doctor of Murder

ModernMom Staff — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:38:20 +0000

The controversial case against a Philadelphia abortion doctor came to a verdict today, when jurors found the defendant guilty of first-degree murder.

Dr. Kermit Gosnell was accused of performing late-term abortions on babies and then killing them by using scissors to cut their spinal cords. Authorities alleged that some of the infants were born alive and viable during the sixth, seventh and eighth months of pregnancy.

Happy Mother's Day!

ModernMom Staff — Mon, 13 May 2013 00:20:28 +0000

"A mother is a person who seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie." - Tenneva Jordan

"A mother is not a person to lean on but a person to make leaning unnecessary." - Dorothy C. Fisher

Mother's Day is a time for celebrating the women in our lives who guide with strength and listen with love.

We hope you take some time today to celebrate all the love, laughter and light you bring to your family.

Cuteness Overload: Puppy Love! [VIDEO]

ModernMom Staff — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:27:10 +0000

It's Friday, and you know what that means....

Videos of adorable furry creatures!

This week, we bring you "Mango loves Milkshake." It's a super cute clip of a puppy and a kitten snuggling in a laundry basket - it is quite literally puppy love.

You're welcome.