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Are You Celebrating Halloween in Your House?

Heather Hopson
October 27, 2017
Baby, Raising a Baby, Raising a Toddler, Toddler
Dear Diary, As a child, I looked forward to picking out a cute costume and trick-or-treating with friends. We crossed our fingers and hoped houses...

Would You Let You Son Dress up as a Princess This Halloween?

Kelsey Lueptow
October 25, 2017
Raising a Toddler, Toddler
Dear Diary, The terror of Halloween takes on new life when you’re the mom of a preschooler. It happens in ways you may have never anticipated....

How to Raise a Cultured Kid

Heather Hopson
October 16, 2017
Baby, Educating a Toddler, Raising a Baby, Toddler
Dear Diary, Once upon a time, before I became a mom, I lived on a beautiful island with even more beautiful people. The natives and ex-pats,...

How to Organize Toys

Heather Hopson
October 9, 2017
Baby, Raising a Baby, Raising a Toddler, Toddler
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  Dear Alpha Mom, I am raising four kids, from 6 months to 4 years, boys and girls. Despite the age and gender differences, they pretty...

Healthy Hair Diet for Kids

Krys Gray
July 3, 2017
Baby, Raising a Baby, Raising a Toddler, Toddler
Dear Diary, Recently, I begged my two-year-old daughter Summer to eat her broccoli. She refused to pick up her fork. She told me that she...

Online Activities on Hot, Summer Days

Heather Hopson
July 1, 2017
Baby, Educating a Toddler, Raising a Baby, Toddler
Dear Diary, I enjoy outdoor activities. I rarely break a sweat and soak up the sun. However my little girl is easily overheated. So when the...
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