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Sun Damage is like Pregnancy

Sun Damage is like Pregnancy. The only true form of prevention is abstinence. And just like sex, it is unlikely we will stay away from the sun. Can I get an Amen! for modern science and its invention of birth control and sunscreen? As modern moms, …

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Three Easy Steps to Beautiful Skin

What’s the biggest mistake most women make with their skin? They take the tough love approach. “We should baby our skin,” says Dr. Jessica Wu, a Harvard-trained dermatologist, “not beat it into submission. You can’t scrub away acne, and all …

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Smart Workouts for Busy Moms

I recently got this letter from a Modern Mom reader, who wants to make the final push to trim the baby weight off. Shes high on motivation, but short on time. Sound familiar? Read on: Dear Gabby, I’m a little over where I’d like to be on …

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Why Homeschool?

LIKE most parents, I had always looked forward to the day when my children would finally enter school. During those early years of infancy and toddlerhood, when mothering feels like such a full-time job, I would assure myself that I would have a glimpse of my old life back …