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7 Clever Ways Moms Can Use Smart Phones

There’s been a lot of hype lately about how smartphone use for moms is getting out of hand. It’s true that a lot of moms spend way too much time on their phones instead of playing with their kids. However, a smartphone in a mom’s hand can also do a lot of good. There are…

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Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide

The holidays are here, and so is the joy (and sometimes the stress!) of finding the perfect gifts for everyone on your list. At Modern Mom, we’ve curated the Ultimate Holiday Gift Guide to make your shopping easier and more fun.

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Today, I Was THAT Mom…

Today, I was 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 mom. You know the one. You’ve judged her- that mom on her phone, completely disengaged and unaware of her children’s endless requests to “watch 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨!” I was her. She was me. We were one. You see, we’re on the second day of an out-of-state move with my 3 and 5 year-old…

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How will the pandemic change you?

Growing up, I spent a lot of time at my grandparents’ house. They lived about 10 minutes away and their place was my second home. I went there after school as a kid, and in high school, nearly every night to call my friends who lived in their phone prefix. In those days, long-distance was…

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Back to School Safety Tips for Younger Kids

TGIS Thank Goodness Its (almost) September! Parents rejoice, children groan. No matter how you feel about the end of summer va-cay, its definitely time to start gearing up for the start of a new school year. So, in between shopping for endless supplies (do I really need to buy more glue sticks?!) and the latest must-have fashions, take a few minutes to review some safety tips as we get ready for the next 10 months of school activities, sports & after-school programs, playdates, and everything else in between. Here are some helpful tips for younger children as well as some good, timely reminders for parents!