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The Latest on The Mommy Wars

Why do moms need data to convince ourselves that there are myriad good (and bad) ways to raise children? After all, parenting is a quintessentially unique and personal undertaking. Every adult, even identical twin sisters, approaches motherhood differently. What I found in talking to hundreds of moms for my 2006 book Mommy Wars is that as…

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It’s Okay To Hit A Stranger

This is a guest post by Kelly Meyer - check her out at HoleySockArt. As if learning I was pregnant wasn’t enough of a surprise. Twins. Wow. My husband and I laughed when the ultrasound technician first pointed out to us the second heart beat.  Then imagine our joy weeks later when we learned it…

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Unbreakable Bonds – Twin Sisters

This post is sponsored by Twin Sisters and Independent Lens. Can you imagine being over 5,000 miles away from your siblings actually your identical twin whom you’ve only met a handful of times? I can’t. As the youngest of five I can never imagine being separated from my four sisters, like ever. The years between…

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Cheap, Easy-to-Make Halloween Costumes for Teens

Ghosts and witches have had their day. When it comes to Halloween costumes for teenagers, humor or true gore are the favorites, especially when kids can put the costumes together quickly and inexpensively. Teenagers often like to head out for parties or trick-or-treating in groups, so they might like dressing identically or as an ensemble for a big impact.

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Muppets Most Wanted: Cast Secrets Revealed!

Who’s your favorite Muppet? And more importantly, are your kids looking forward to Disney’s Muppets Most Wanted?We’re super excited for the release of this family-friendly flick, especially after attending the press junket in early March.ModernMom was able to catch up with some of our favorite celebrities (Tina Fey, Ty Burrell and Ricky Gervais ) along with real stars of the movie – Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Constantine and Sam Eagle.We …