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No Kids Allowed: Businesses That Ban Children?

When my first child was born, I lived in New York City. My husband and I were accustomed to eating breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert in restaurants far more often than our own kitchen. We got a rude awakening the first time we tried to take our adorable infant to my favorite Italian restaurant. Think red-checked tablecloths, candles, and olive oil imported from Tivoli. I was on first-name terms with both the ricotta ala rigatoni and the matred.

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Building a Toy Empire and Fighting for Families: The Story Behind The Queen’s Treasures

Building a Toy Empire and Fighting for Families: The Story Behind The Queen’s Treasures

When you think about toys, you probably think of joy, imagination, and maybe even a few sleepless nights from all the unboxing excitement. But behind every beautifully crafted doll accessory or historic 18-inch piece of doll furniture lies a story—and for The Queen’s Treasures, that story is one of passion, resilience, and advocacy.

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Paid Family Leave Act – Act Now

Every day I pass working women in the supermarket check-out line at 5:30 pm on their way home from the office. I see them serving coffee at Starbucks and waiting tables while pregnant. I meet women in the office, in my community and at my daughter’s school, working moms who like the rest of America,…

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Tips For A Fun Day At The Zoo

Going to the zoo with my family to kick off summer break has been a tradition for us since our oldest child was a baby. We always have so much fun watching as the kids take in all the animals and their, at times, very comical quirks. I myself love to observe the mama animals…