Unwirklich Vin Zant
Unwirklich is a stay-at-home, work-at-home, learn-at-home, college student, mother, and wife. She has three children. Torsten Wilhelm Vin Zant, who is 4, Rafe Vladimir, who is 3, and 7-month-old, Ash Ulrik. She also parents a Giant Alaskan Malamute, one lucky black cat, and a house full of well-groomed, unusual plants. Unwirklich is currently writing her first book, How to Raise Kids Who Would Survive the Apocalypse.
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The biggest myth in parenting is that there is an absolute right and wrong way to do it.
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First Finger Food Ideas for Babies Without TeethA list of squishy solid foods that are great for babies who don't yet have teeth or those just starting to self feed with finger foods. -
Obesity in America: Is the Cost of Food Making You Fat?A look at the comparative price of cooking from scratch to buying store made as a suspected cause of obesity in America. -
Allergic Reaction to Amoxicillin: Rash, Hives, Oh My! Home RemediesHome remedies I discovered during a hive and rash filled allergic reaction to the antibiotic Amoxicillin. -
Doubt Your Child's Doc? It's OK to Question Your PediatricianWhy, as a parent, you should question your pediatricians diagnosis and recommendations. -
When Breast Milk is Not Enough: My Baby's StoryThe story of how I discovered breast milk wasn't enough for my baby and decided to supplement with formula and cereal bottles. -
First Person: Nearly Impossible to Avoid Man-Made Chemicals as a ParentMy thoughts on attempting to avoid man-made chemicals as a parent of three from Alaska. -
Breastfeeding: Missed Period, Irregular Periods, and Other Menstrual Cycle WoesSome answers as to what breastfeeding does to your menstrual period, for how long, and why periods may become irregular or absent while nursing.
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How to Make a Robot CakeA how to guide on making a simple robot birthday cake at home. -
What's in Your Mattress? Why You May Want to Consider Organic Mattresses and BeddingSome consideration into why organic mattresses and bedding could be a cleaner, greener option for your family. -
First Person: What Utilities Cost in AlaskaSome explanation as to what utility costs are like in Alaska.
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First Person: I Have $15K in Credit Card Debt Interest-FreeThe story of how we achieving interest-free status on 15K worth of credit card debt.
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Telling Kids About Santa: A Pagan PredicamentOur solution as to how to deal with the story of Santa Claus as pagans. -
Handling Toddler Questions About BreastfeedingA look at some of the questions toddlers often ask about breastfeeding. -
Guide to iPad-Like Devices for KidsA look at available children's products for kids that are similar to the iPad. -
Debilitation: The Secret Downside to BreastfeedingOne downside to breastfeeding, the inability to get things done, and how to handle it. -
First Person: Couponing in AlaskaWhat I learned couponing in Alaska.
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Avoiding Birth Control Weight Gain: Risk-Free Contraceptive OptionsA look at whether or not birth control can make you gain weight, and, more importantly, options that unquestionably don't cause weight gain. -
This pregnancy is different! Explaining different pregnancy symptomsAn explanation as to why you may experience pregnancy differences each time you are pregnant. -
Helping Preschoolers Beat First Day of School Separation AnxietyThe story of how we helped our toddler start preschool and conquer separation anxiety tear-free. -
Afraid of trick-or-treating? Help kids cope with Halloween phobiasFive simple steps to help prevent your child from being frightened while trick or treating this Halloween.
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Safe and Natural Ways to Induce Labor: Just the FactsA fact based look at methods to naturally get labor started safely at home.
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Getting through the toddler years with your sanity intactMy own tips as a mom of two enhanced by other parents for surviving the toddler years sans padded room.
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A National Grandparents Day Thank-You to Leslee and SteveA great big thank-you to the best grandparents my kids could ask for.
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Baby nightmares: When baby dreams go badExplanation as to what causes infant nightmares and what you can do as a parent to help your baby's dreams be sweet again.
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Is my child too sick for school?It can be difficult to decide whether or not a child should be kept home sick or sent to school. Here are some guidelines to help you decide and a few things to watch out for.
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7 vaccines all parents needAn overview of seven vaccinations parents should skip and why.
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Chipped, cracked or broken teeth in kids: What to doSteps to follow if your child falls down, gets hit in the mouth, or otherwise suffers a mouth injury resulting in a chipped or broken tooth.
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Top 10 Tour de France Cyclists Who Have Faced Doping AllegationsA list of 10 cyclists that have faced prominent doping allegations besides Lance Armstrong.Also published on:
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Banish the binky: Creative ways to get rid of the pacifierA parent's advice on creative ways to wean a toddler from a baby pacifier.
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Get the kids in bed for back to school: 6 tips to stop sleeping in for a school sleep scheduleSix tips to help make the back-to-school sleep schedule reinstatement a bit less of a battle with your kids this year.
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Handling kids questions: Advice for parents sick of hearing, 'why?'A little insight into why toddlers and young children ask so many questions as well as how to handle it when you don't know the answer or don't wish to share the answer.
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Teaching children potty privacy: Advice for parents to make the bathroom private againToddlers and young children often don't understand the concept of privacy, leading many parents to not get to use the bathroom alone. Here is some mom-provided advice on how to make the bathroom private again by teaching toddler potty privacy.
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Pregnant mothers on bed rest: Tips to get off your feetSome mom-provided tips to keeping up with your existing children and chores while pregnant and on bed rest or after being told to stay off your feet.
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Reducing Kids' Sugar Intake: Why and HowA look at whether or not sugar is bad for kids, an idea of how much sugar children should consume, and finally, tips to reduce your child's sugar intake.
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First Person: I'll Never Use Automatic Bill PayA few reasons why online bill payers may want to avoid automated options.
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Handling pretend play problemsA few tips for dealing with pretend play in toddlers that turns into a negative or messy situation.
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Numbing teething gels unsafe for infants: What parents should knowInformation for parents on the safety of over the counter numbing teething gels for infants as well as alternative options to their use.
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Should Pregnant Teens Be Allowed in School?A look at whether a teen can currently, legally, be expelled from school due to pregnancy and some debate as to whether or not they should be able to be.
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Sugar substitutes for toddlers: Better than sugar?A look at the sugar substitute options available and a decision on whether or not they are actually better for toddlers than sugar.
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Dress up for toddler boys? Heck yesA mom's opinion on letting little boys play dress up as well as tips on where to find stuff to make an awesome pretend play clothing box.
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Keeping a toddler in time-out: 3 parent-tested optionsA few parent suggestions for keeping your toddler in time-out.
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Tips for Relationships with a Single ParentA few bits of advice for couples where one party has children from a previous relationship.
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3 reasons to hate maternity pantsThe top three reasons I as a mom of three hate maternity pants.
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3 outdoor ways to teach your toddler letters and numbers this summerA few ideas on ways to teach toddlers letter and numbers while playing out in the sun.
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Yelling at toddlers: Is it OK?An answer as to whether yelling at your kids is OK, and more importantly, ways to avoid doing so.
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Want a beer? Pass a pregnancy test: A great ideaEfforts are now being made to implement low-cost pregnancy test dispensers in bathrooms of locations that serve alcohol. This is a great step for the health of infants in the US.
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My toddler's imaginary, trouble-making friendsAn answer as to whether blaming imaginary friends for bad behavior is normal in toddlers, and more importantly, how to get your toddler to stop blaming them.
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Calms Forte for Toddlers: A Bedtime Battle Solution?A look at the safety of the homeopathic sleep aid Calms Forte 4 Kids as well as a parental review of its effectiveness.
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Baby won't sit still for diaper change? Try these tipsA few tips from a seasoned mom on getting a baby to sit still for a diaper change.
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When Grandparents Try to Parent Your Kids: What to DoSome advice as to what to do when your parents try to parent your kids.
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First Person: My Credit Card Ruined My CreditThe story of how a bank granted credit card ruined my credit.
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More TV=Weaker Kids? This Parent Doesn't Think SoA logical glance at the recent study claiming more TV viewing equates to weaker children as viewed by a parent.
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4 annoying things my toddlers doA list of the four most obnoxious things my toddlers do on a regular basis.
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5 ways to free a toddler from a locked vehicleHere are five tricks to try if your toddler is locked in a vehicle.
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Dealing with a Large Age Gap Between SiblingsSome tips for parents raising kids that aren't close in age.
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Car safety for babies in the heat waveA look at how fast a car can reach lethal levels and advice for parents of infants on car safety in the heat.
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First Person: We Participated in the Alaska Housing Intertest Rate Reduction ProgramMy experience with the Alaska Housing Interest Rate Reduction Program.
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Why I'll wait for a natural birthSome information for mother's considering inducing their labor naturally or otherwise.Also published on:
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3 Easy Breakfast Ideas Kids LoveThree simple breakfast choices most kids love.
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I Think My Daughter is Pregnant! What to DoA look at some of the possible signs that lead parents to believe their daughter may be pregnant and what to do when you suspect this is the case.
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Study Doesn't Change My Stance on SpankingThe truth about the recent study by the Journal of American Pediatrics on "spanking" and its link to mental illness.
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4 things I don't do now that I have toddlersA few things I no longer do thanks to being a parent of toddlers.Also published on:
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First Person: Avoiding Used Car Dealer TricksSome forewarning about a few used car dealer tricks.
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Barbeques on a BudgetMy experience based advice on throwing a barbeque on a budget.
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Supreme Court's Ruling on the Individual Health Care Mandate No GoodAs one of the many Americans that will be affected by the 2014 Individual Healthcare Mandate, I am not impressed with the Supreme Court's ruling.
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Parents Should Retain Right to Circumcize ChildrenCircumcision for non-medical reasons has now been banned in a western region of Germany.
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Alcohol During Pregnancy Should Still Be AvoidedA mother's caution on the new research suggesting drinking during pregnancy is OK.
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Bedtime: Should Kids Have One?A look at the pros and cons of having a bedtime for your children.
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4 tricks to get toddlers to eatA mom's favorite tricks to get her toddlers to eat.Also published on:
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My toddler is sexist!Explanation of how a toddler can be sexist and what to do about it.Also published on:
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Labor fears: A mom's top 3 rationalizeda look at my top 3 fears going into labor and their actual chance of occurring.Also published on:
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Toddler bedtime routines: My change in perspectiveThe story of how I changed my perspective on toddler bedtime routines.Also published on:
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What's Your Parenting Element?A fun look at parenting styles characterized by the four elements.
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My toddlers killed our kitten!The story of how my toddlers killed our kitten, how we handled it, and what it taught us all.Also published on:
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Ohio Woman Charged with Pimping Her 11-Year-Old DaughterAn Ohio woman stands accused of selling her 11-year-old daughter into prostitution.
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Exclusive breastfeeding: Is supplementing formula really all that bad?A factual glance at exclusive breastfeeding and whether or not supplementing formula is a bad choice.Also published on:
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First Person: The Hidden Cost of Breeding Your DogMany think people just breed their dogs for profit, but when you do the math there isn't much profit to be made.Also published on:
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Help! My Child Dyed Their Hair a Crazy Color: Removal OptionsSome options for parents of kids who come home with unwanted crazy colored locks.
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Playground germs: How clean is the park?After my toddlers regularly got sick from playground play I decided to look into how germy parks are. This is what I found...Also published on:
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Study: Newborns Test Postive for Marijuana Thanks to SoapA new study found that several commonly use commercial baby soaps can cause a positive THC reading in infant drug testing.
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Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act (PRENDA) Fails: A Victory for Women's RightsMay 31, 2012 the Prenatal Nondiscrimination Act, also known as PRENDA, which would ban sex or race-selective abortion failed in congress.
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Avoiding Money Fights in a Relationship with KidsSome advice on how to avoid fighting with your significant other over money in a relationship with kids.
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Mosquitoes and Kids: Natural RepellentsSome advice on how to naturally reduce your yards mosquito population and the number of bites your children receive.
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Infant actors: How do babies get in the movies?A little research into how infants become actors, regulations regarding babies in movies, and some debate into whether it's a good or bad thing.Also published on:
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"You're Not Special" Speech is One More Graduates Should HearA mother's take on the "You're Not Special" Boston high school graduation speech.
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First Person: I Am a Work-at-Home MomThe though process and motivation that led me to become a work-at-home mom.Also published on:
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When will my baby crawl?My expert advice as a seasoned mom on when your baby will crawl, what signs may indicate he or she is about to crawl, and how to encourage crawling.Also published on:
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I'm serving my toddler flame retardant for lunch--and so are you!A new study found 42 percent of tested peanut butter and cold-cut meats contained a flame retardant used in insulation.Also published on:
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Chicken Skin Condition: Keratosis Pilaris Treatment in ChildrenWhen my youngest child developed Keratosis Pilaris I didn't even know what it was, but now I know how to get rid of it.
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Keeping a House Cleaner with Young Kids: Their BedroomA mom's tips for keeping younger kids bedrooms clean.
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Keeping Kids' Shoes Stink Free and CleanA guide to cleaning and deodorizing children's shoes, as well as some tips to keep them clean and odor-free.
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DVD in the car for toddlers: Do or don't?A parent's opinion on the use of portable DVD players in the car for toddlers.Also published on:
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Potty training boys outside: Do or don't?A look at the pros and cons of teaching a potty training toddler boy to pee outside.Also published on:
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Teen Cyberbully Allegedly Choked by Angry Mom: What Would You Do?Florida mom Debbie Piscitella reportedly choked a teen boy in a mall who had allegedly been cyber bullying her daughter, but did she do the right thing?
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2012 Zombie Apocalypse TimelineA timeline of the events suggested to be the beginning of the 2012 zombie apocalypse.
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First Person: Raising Kids on a BudgetIt's estimated having a child will cost you $227,000 from birth to age 17. As a parent, I disagree, this is how I won't spend that much.Also published on:
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My toddler is a bully: How I handle itThis is my advice as a mom to other parents of bully toddlers.Also published on:
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Stop Kids Arguing: Time-Tested TipsA few ways my own parents successfully stopped arguments when I was younger.
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Keeping a House Cleaner with Kids: The KitchenSome tips for parents on keeping their kitchen cleaner.
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Keeping a House Cleaner with Young Kids: The BathroomTips on keeping your bathroom cleaner if you have young kids.
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Fact: Having Kids Doesn't Ruin Your Sex LifeA factual look at the stereotype that having kids kills your sex life.
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Breastfeeding until age 1: A mother's message to the publicI wasn't impressed with the negativity I encountered when breastfeeding for the first year. This is my response to the public as a mother.Also published on:
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First Person: Gas Is Almost $5 a Gallon in AlaskaA little about gas prices in Alaska, and how as a resident I am handling them.
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Cheap Dishes: Where to Find ThemA few tips on how to keep your cabinet full of plates, cups, and silverware for cheap.
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Discipline vs abuse: A mom's perspectiveDiscipline can easily slip into abuse, especially in the case of toddlers, here is one mom's opinion on where the line is between the two.
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Comparing toddlers: Why you shouldn't do itI never saw the harm in using my first toddler as a ruler for my second, but now I do. This is why you shouldn't compare your kids.
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Healthy Dieting During Pregnancy: How It's DoneA look at how to maintain a healthy lifestyle while pregnant including calorie intake and exercise.
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3 Meals for Big Familes Under $20Three meal options for large families that don't break the bank.
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Nipple confusion: I breast and bottle fed with no problemNipple confusion is a common concern of parents considering bottle supplementing, but their fear may not be warranted.
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Man with 30 Kids Dodges Child Support: Women Need to Wise UpA Tennessee man with 30 children is now asking the state to give him a break on the child support he owes and can't pay. The real question is, why are women breeding with this guy?
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Letting Kids Play Alone Outside: Why I Do ItI wouldn't say I'm a "free range" parent, but I do support letting kids get out on their own and just be kids. This is why.
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Minority Babies No Longer a Minority in the U.S.: Why it MattersA study be the U.S. Census Bureau has found that in children under the age of one, minorities are now a majority.
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First Person: I Cut My Electric Bill in HalfSome simple steps we took as a family to reduce our electric bill.
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How Having Carpenter Ants Saved Me MoneyMy story as to how a carpenter ant infestation on my property saved me money.
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My older toddler uses a sippy cup; So what?I still let my almost 4 year old use a sippy cup, and I don't feel there is anything wrong with that.
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Abortion Ultrasound Laws Headed to the Supreme CourtWomen's rights supporters are pushing to have the Supreme Court hear a case that fights the Pre-Abortion Ultrasound Act using the first amendment, but why can't they just use the ninth amendment?
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Ron Paul Hasn't Dropped Out, and He Still Has My VoteNews spread Monday that Ron Paul had suspended his campaign and dropped out of the race. This is untrue. Ron Paul is still in the race and has my vote.
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Mom's 3 top baby name resourcesMy top three website recommendations as a mom to parents attempting to find a baby name.
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Tips for camping with toddlersA few tips derived from a camping trip with our two toddlers.
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Mother's Day Gifts: What Real Moms WantA list from a mom offering some insight into what real moms want for mother's day.
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Extended breast feeding: Why I wouldn't do itA look at my reasons as a mother not to practice extended breast feeding.
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My Advice to the Graduates of 2012My Advice to the Graduates of 2012
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Vomit prevented my C-sectionMy labor story, and how vomit saved the day.
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Nighttime diapers for toddlers: Not a cause for concernAn explanation as to why it's normal for toddlers ages 3-4 to wear diapers.
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First Person: I Budget My Family Like a BusinessA few things I learned after I started using a business style spreadsheet for my family's personal budget.
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Gender scans: Can a boy turn into a girl?An answer as to whether a baby deemed male during an ultrasound can later be found to be female.
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Toddler water safety: A mom's tipsA few tips from a mom on water safety for toddlers.
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4 sick mom tips for toddlersFour tips from a mom for handling it when you're sick, and your toddler is not.
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Octomom Mom May Do Porn -- Blames Her Kids?Ocotomom Nadya Suleman allegedly has agreed to do porn in light of her financial problems for her children's sake.
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Why I vaccinated my babyA comparison of the risks of vaccines against the risks of the conditions their guard against.
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Netflix: A Good Choice for Parents?A look at the reasons Netflix may be a good option for those with children.
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Are girls really easier to potty train?The debate as to whether little girls are really easier to potty train than toddler boys has been long standing. Here's one moms attempt at a scientific answer.
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First Person: I Save Money By Planting Local FlowersFour ways I saved money doing my flower gardening with local plants.
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Parenting Debates: 4 Tips to Save Your TimeThe parenting world is full of debates, and heated ones at that. Here are four simple tips to keep you from wasting your time.
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Poop or chocolate: A mom's tales of stinky toddlersI'd love to say poop was not a big part of parenting, but I'd be lying. Here are three of my poop or chocolate moments as a mom.
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Bullied 13-Year-Old Set on Fire Changes ThinkingIf you're a parent, and you think bullying is just a school yard norm, you may want to re-think that position.
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First Person: Big Dog, Small BudgetMany people assume a large dog comes with a huge monthly care bill, but as a large breed dog owner, I disagree. This is my dog's budget.
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My toddler is jealous of my unborn babyMy story, and how I dealt with it, when my toddler was jealous of his new sibling before he/she was even born.
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4 reasons to buy gender neutral baby stuffNo matter how long of a baby shopping spree you plan, you should aim for gender neutral products. Here are four reasons why.
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Toddlers at the store: 4 things not to say to their parentsShopping with a toddler can be a very unpleasant experience, and other shoppers can make it worse. Here are four things you shouldn't say to a parent of a toddler at the store.
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First Person: I Protect the Alaska Permenant Fund DividendMany people have suggested Alaska should do away with the PFD and offer a lump, one-time, pay-out of the fund to residents, here are a few reasons that's a bad idea.
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Leaving Kids Alone at the Park: Why Parents Shouldn't Do ItOne father in 2012 received a felony for leaving his kids alone at the park, and he deserved it. Here are three reasons you shouldn't leave your kids alone at the park.
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3 Truck and Car Cake Ideas for Birthday PartiesMaking your own birthday cakes is inexpensive and fun. Here are three truck and/or car cake ideas for your next birthday party.
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My toddler can talk, but won't: What to doI had a stubborn toddler on my hands who I knew, from eaves dropping, could talk, but wouldn't. This is how I handled it.
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CDC Says 1 in 4 Babies Born Out of Wedlock: This is Surprising?A new report from the CDC found that 1 in 4 babies are now born to unwed couples.
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First Person: I Fell Into the Credit TrapMy experience with entering the world of credit, drowning in it, and what I learned from it.
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I'll never buy my toddlers another toyAs a mom I've decided to stop buying my toddlers toys. Here is my reasoning.
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Public Breast Feeding: A Dose of PerspectiveA mother's perspective on the public breast feeding debate.
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Ice cream: The answer to your pregnancy headachesIt turns out ice cream is not just delicious; it's also a miraculous cure for pregnancy headaches and migraines.
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First Person: My $600 WeddingMy wedding only cost me $600, complete with custom rings and dress. This is how.
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5 outdoor spring activities for toddlersFive fun outdoor activities to do with your toddler this spring.
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4 spring yard safety checks for toddlersSpring means a return to outdoor fun for many households, but it can also present yard dangers for toddlers. Here are four things you should check your yard for this spring.
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Dying your hair during pregnancy and beyondAn answer as to whether it's safe to dye your hair while pregnant, as well as some advice on dying during and after your pregnancy.
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Toddler Dies in Washing Machine: How is This Not Neglect?Ollie Hubb, a 21 month-old toddler drown in his mother's washing machine in April of 2012 while she read a magazine. She is currently not being charged. How is this not neglect?
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Glow in the Dark Birthday Party IdeasIf you're stuck for a theme for a birthday party this year, considering a glowing affair with these glow in the dark party ideas.
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Novelty baby onesies: Do or don't?The net is flooded in comical novelty baby onesies, but are they worth it?
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Toddler discipline: Handling the gray areaSometimes it's not so cut and dry whether your toddler intentionally did wrong. This gray area can be hard to discipline. Here is my advice as a mother of two.
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First Person: The Reality of Shopping in AlaskaAlaskan shoppers face some unexpected challenges. Here is my advice as a life-long Alaskan resident for shopping in Alaska.
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Toddler eczema: 3 tips for parentsAs a parent of a toddler with severe eczema, here are my three biggest tips to parents with children with sensitive skin.
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Alaska Renewable Energy Options for Your HomeAn overview of residential renewable energy systems for Alaska homes including the basics of how they work and initial cost estimates.
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Teaching Kids About Race and RacismRace and racism can be a touchy subject these days. This is how we plan to raise kids that know real racism.
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Recent Abortion Legislation: Do You Know What's Going On?A brief look at the three most recent acts introduced in the US in regards to abortion.
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Trayvon Martin Wasn't Killed by a Gun or HateAs the Trayvon Martin case draws national attention political agendas have begun to cloud the real issue here, a 17 year-old boy was killed by George Zimmerman.
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4 Benefits to Staying at Home with the KidsBeing a stay-at-home parent does come with some downsides, but it has a pretty wonderful benefit package as well. Here are four perks to staying at home with the kids.
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How we celebrate a pagan Easter with our toddlersSome ideas on how to celebrate Easter with your toddler as a pagan.
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First Person: 4 Ways I Saved $440 on My Monthly ExpensesFour simple life changes that saved me $440 on my monthly expenses.
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My toddler wants to be held all the time!Infants often develop a desire to be held 24-7, but in toddlers it can present a far heavier problem. This is how I handled it as a mom.
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Pregnancy nausea cures: Relief in a sniff stick?Nausea during pregnancy is certainly no fun, and supposed cures are abundant, but could relief be in something as simple as an aromatherapy inhaler?
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The baby sitter: Tips for leaving your infant for the first timeAs a parent leaving your baby with a sitter for the first time can be hard. Here are a few mom tips to make the transition easier.
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First Person: I Am an Electronic Coupon 'Clipper'If you're just not much of a coupon clipper, electronic coupons may be your shopping savings payday.
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The Cinnamon Challenge: How Stupid Can You Get?The cinnamon challenge which involves the eating of a spoon full of cinnamon, has become a dangerous trend worldwide.
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Girls vs boys: Which toddler is easier to raise?Many parents argue over which gender of child is easier to raise, but I'd argue neither is easy.
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The cost of preschool: Can you afford it?Many parents don't realize how much preschool costs or about the options out there to help with that cost.
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Teaching to self soothe: The truth from a parentAs a parent I've heard a lot of advice about how to teach a baby to self-soothe that are just wrong. This is the truth.
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First Person: I Never Buy NewIf you're looking for ways to tighten your budget, buying used could be the answer.
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Stop Kids from Climbing on the Furniture: No More Monkeys on the Bed!Furniture climbing, jumping, and scaling are common parental problems. Here are a few simple tips to help curb child-monkey moments.
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Toddlers and the DVD dilemmaSmall children and fragile discs just don't mix. This article offers some simple tips to help your DVD collection survive your toddler.
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Naked potty training: How to get clothes backNaked potty training does work. The problem is how do you get your toddler clothed again?
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Pregnant with twins without knowing it: Does it happen?If you're pregnant, you have about a 1 in 30 chance of twins, but how likely is it you won't know it?
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3 Cleaning Products All Parents NeedAs a parent you end up doing a fair deal of cleaning. Here are three products to make your job easier.
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3 Saint Patrick's Day Traditions for KidsSaint Patrick's Day may focus on beer and cocktails, but there are a few traditions for kids.
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High School Student Falls Prey to Teacher: What's the Lesson Here?41 year-old James Hooker a former teacher is now living with and sleeping with one of his former high school students.
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First Person: I'll Never Write Another CheckI see no reason why personal checks should even exist anymore. This is why...
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Is potty training easier with a second toddler?While potty training can be a challenge no matter how many kids you have, I'd argue having more than one makes it easier--here's how.
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Toddlers and books: Prevent ripping, chucking, and general destroyingEvery parent wants their child to love to read, but sadly, toddlers and books often don't mix. Here are four simple tips to curb toddler book destruction.
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Chicken Nuggets: A Healthy Meal?The recent brown bag lunch switch of a preschooler for three chicken nuggets has got many parents wondering, are chicken nuggets healthy after all?
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25 Signs You Are a ParentYou'll get a different answer as to what makes a parent from everyone you ask. Here are 25 signs you are officially a parent provided by parents.
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Bathing Alone: How Old Does Your Child Need to Be?All kids bathe, which leads most parents to wonder how young is too young for their child to be alone in the tub.
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The toddler in my bed: When co-sleeping begins againIt's not rare for toddlers who have been weaned from co-sleeping to decide its time to sleep with mom and dad again. Here's what you can do if you don't want that.
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My toddler wants me dead--so he saysNo parent wants to hear the I-wish-you-were-dead line, especially from a toddler.Here's what I learned when my toddler said just that.
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"Am I Ugly" Videos Aren't NewsA trend of YouTube videos featuring teen girls wondering about their appearance has caught the medias attention, but it shouldn't have.
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Uncircumsized Penile Adhesion: Information and Advice for ParentsPenile adhesion can form in both uncircumcised and circumcised boys. This article offers information and advice for parents either with an uncircumcised boy with adhesion, or parents deciding to circumcise or not.
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Creative Punishment Kills 9-Year-Old Girl in AlabamaSavannah Hardin died Feb. 20 after being forced to run three hours over eating a candy bar.Also published on:
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Toddlers and plants: 3 tips to help them co-existMany feel plants and toddlers can't mix. I disagree. Here are three ways I've helped my plants and my toddlers co-exist.
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4 ways my toddlers keep my house cleanI admit, toddlers make messes, but they also help keep your house clean in their own odd way. This is how...
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Pregnancy cravings: What did you crave?Some insight into a few common pregnancy cravings.
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4 Tips to Help Kids Wake Up in the MorningIf your morning is a full on battle to get your kid out of bed, here are four tips you may be interested in.
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3 Things Wrong with School Valentine's Day PartiesIt's not that celebrating Valentine's Day in school is wrong, it's that it's done wrong. Here are three ways how.