Astrology and Parenting? Yuck.
I overheard a woman talking about her problems with her young daughter recently by saying: "She's a typical Gemini." I didn't say anything then, but I'll say it now. She's doing her daughter a terrible disservice by using astrology in parenting because, not to put too fine of a point
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Mar 8, 10
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Bad things to name your twins
Want to hear some really bad twin names? Last week, The New York Times Magazine featured an interview with Harry Markopolos, the Bernie Madoff whistleblower. The best part was deliciously off-topic. He has twins whom he named: "Harry Louie" and "Louie Harry." That? That is terrible. Every year, the
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Mar 9, 10
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Think your kid is so smart? Prove it!
Yeah, yeah. Your kids are so smart. They were reading in the crib, conducting science experiences in preschool, and are constantly asking and answering the great philosophical questions of our time. But can they write? If so, they should enter the KET Young Writers and Illustrators Contest. It's ope
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Mar 2, 10
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Local KidStuff sale: Overrated?
I kind of pride myself on being cheap. Well, not "cheap" exactly. But frugal and (this is important) responsible with the planet's resources. So buying used stuff? I'm ALL ABOUT it. Even so, I kind of have a love/hate relationship with the big children's consignment sales that are so popular.
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Mar 4, 10
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Alice in Creepyland
Tim Burton's film version of Alice in Wonderland hits the theaters on Friday. It's not a retelling of the book, but follows an older, teen-aged Alice on a return trip down the rabbit hole. Thank goodness. Even just reading the book version of the original story to a modern child
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Mar 3, 10
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New local bakery solves health problem!
Food allergies appear to be on the rise -- and no one knows for sure why. Time magazine reported last year that the number of hospitalizations for food-allergy issues had more than tripled from the late 90s to the late 00s. And few families remain untouched. If you are fortunate
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Mar 15, 10
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Kids eat FREE?
Before I had kids I sneered at children's meals. Why do people take their children to, say, Chinese restaurants and then buy chicken nuggets? But as with so many things about parenthood, I've eaten my words (so to speak.) Well, not entirely. I don't get chicken nuggets at Chinese restaurants.
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Mar 1, 10
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Sometimes 'Take your Kid to Work' Day Isn't a Good Idea
Sure, nothing terrible happened when a child was allowed to direct air traffic at one of the busiest airports in the country on "Take Your Child To Work" day last month. But do we really want little kids running around playing "air traffic controller" in real life? US officials are
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Mar 3, 10
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Operation PARENT: A Parent Support Group for Teens
Operation PARENT is a program that was started by one parent, Jean Schumm. Jean is a mom who has 4 kids. She saw a need to have a support group and resources to help parents deal with the process of raising teenagers. In fact, the program was named Operation: SPIRIT
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Mar 13, 10
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I Wish It Had a Drive Thru...
So last night my husband was going to a business dinner in Cincinnati....Jeff Ruby's. I was bitter, i'll admit it. As I sat on my couch with screaming babies I tried to figure out what frozen food would be my meal for the night. Then I remembered: I had a
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Mar 4, 10
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Schools May Close, 5th Graders to be Bumped to Jr. High
So the big local news today seems to surround budgetary woes in Southern Indiana. According the New Albany News and Tribune the superintendent will recommend closing four schools and doing away with summer school altogether...Here's what the paper's reporting: NEW ALBANY — New Albany-Floyd County Sc
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Mar 4, 10
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When My Husband Has the Day Off...
I work twice as much. Why is that? Perhaps there's a need to prove that what I do day in a day out to take care of a house and twin babies is hard work? Most stay-at-home moms will understand this. It's not that it's all that compelling as a
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Mar 5, 10
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Take Your Kid To Work...at JFK Airport...What's the big deal?
A New York kid and his dad are making big news today...Seems the doting dad decided to take his son to work on President's Day when the kid was out of school. Seems benign enough but...not so fast. This tike wasn't cleared for takeoff and he definitely wasn't cleared to
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Mar 3, 10
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Nap Time...Or Not...
Nap time with twin 8 month old babies is, well, tough. It's rare when Luke and Max sleep at the same time. It only happens at night or by random chance. That said I've had a trying week. I've had a lot of personal things going on that need my
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Mar 12, 10
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Two Words Many Dread: Jury Duty
Recently a friend of mine got a letter stating her name had been pulled for jury duty. Those two words have very real effects on the person to whom they pertain. Some see jury duty as a civic duty, an opportunity to do their part. Others see it as a
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Mar 3, 10
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Music Soothes the Savage Babies...HILARIOUS VIDEO INCLUDED
When I was pregnant I played music for my babies all the time...I love music and so it was a no brainer. My husband really digs reggae so the boys heard a lot of that while in the womb. Once born, I've found music really does do "something" for them.
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Mar 17, 10
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Check out Kid Stuff Sales to manage your stuff!
Are you overcome with your kids stuff? Do you need to find a great deal on things your kids need? Consignment stores can be a big pain...but consignment events are a totally different matter. One of Louisville's best is "KidStuff Sales" (check them out at http://www.kidstuffsale.com). They do three
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Mar 3, 10
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Looking At Things On The Other Side
I was staring at pictures of my family (as I always do), and instead of smiling at the smiles of my Super Princesses, I was hypnotized at my wife's face. I have always thought, and tell her every chance I get, how beautiful she is, and how sexy I find
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Mar 19, 10
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My som has brought back some memories for me.
My son has brought back some memories to me. We have been discussing what he has learned in Social Studies at school. He is in the 7th grade now. I remember really liking it in elementry school. It was pretty cool in high school as. I remember my teachers Elvis
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Mar 18, 10
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