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At Modern Mom, our core values revolve around leaving a positive impact on the world, treating others as we'd like to be treated, and serving as role models for our children, nurturing the next generation to become exceptional individuals. We welcome you as part of our valued and vibrant community of thoughtful, brilliant content creators.…

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Talking about Autism

Sometimes a really wonderful opportunity comes up, and I can’t pass on it. What was the opportunity? There is a terrific, energetic autism mom that I know, Shannon Penrod. We had heard about each other for a few years before actually meeting. A mutual person knew both of us and he kept saying to Shannon,…

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Healthy Breakfast Wrap

When I first moved to L.A., I had the pleasure of dining at this adorablecaf on Sunset Blvd. I devoured a breakfast wrap that I still think aboutto this day. The restaurant is no longer there, but I continue to makea slightly healthier version of the wrap from time to time and have nodoubt it will be a hit with the kiddies. Its delicious, quick and easy! Ingredients (makes 1 wrap)

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4 Easy Steps to have The (Sex) Talk with your Kids

Does anyone else think kids today are growing up too fast? Its not that they are growing into responsibilities of adulthood or suddenly learning faster than the rest of us did, but the youth of America is becoming more and more mature as they become more and more overexposed. And while many of you are thinking about our culture teaching children new and exciting curse words or spreading violence, Ive noticed kids today are exposed most in matters concerning sex.