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Meet the MILs: Which of These Mother-in-Law Types is Yours?
Let's face it, when you said "I do," you probably didn't realize you were also signing up for a lifelong subscription to MIL Magazine, complete with monthly issues filled with unsolicited advice, invasive questions, and the occasional guilt trip, courtesy of your brand new mother-in-law. For many, entering this uncharted territory can feel more like…
New Moms on Facebook: What’s Appropriate?
Facebook is supposed to be for reconnecting with old friends and communicating with current pals, but if you and your friends are nearing that age, youll likely have noticed that its being taken over by babies. If people are talking more about yesterdays baby shower than last nights frat party, youre reaching that critical point. Your turn is approaching. At some point, youll be expecting and want to shout it from the rafters. Take a second to collect your thoughts, though.
Parents & Worry: Too Much of A Bad Thing
Parenting often feels unbelievably weighty - the smallest decisions loom as the most significant and permanent ones we've ever made – making it natural for us parents to worry excessively about all the wrong things. But natural doesn’t mean good. When my kids were little, I read books to determine what exact age was the…
Mommy’s Dirty Little Secrets
Maybe its the hopeful glimpse of summer on the distant horizon, or maybe its just educators exacting sweet revenge for all those leaden fruitcakes and tacky #1 Teacher! mugs we dumped on them over the holidays. But the announcements, permission slips and assorted fliers that are suddenly spilling out of kids backpacks cannot be ignored. Its the season to show up, sign up, and most of all, shut up.
Dangers of Teenage Smoking
Despite countless public service announcements, health education and age restrictions on purchasing cigarettes, teenagers still choose to smoke. Most people who smoke later in life started before they were 18, according to KidsHealth. Talk to your teenager about the dangers of smoking and encourage her to quit if she’s already started.