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Should Children Be Forced to Perform?

Cai came to the front of the stage, his skin pale, his eyes void of their usual joy. He looked up and blinked excessively. The blinking became more rapid and his eyes stayed shut for longer periods and suddenly it looked as if his eyes were rolled back. For a few horrible moments, my husband, […]

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10 Ways to Make Disney Collector Your Friend

Hey Guys! If your toddler is like mine, she loves unboxing even more than Sofia the First. Specifically, she loves Disney Collector, that Play-Doh mushing, Kinder Egg-unwrapping Magic Clip doll-worshiping enigma wrapped in an immaculate Hello Kitty manicure that is taking YouTube by storm. The whole DC phenomenon raises important questions, like What did she […]

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The Princess Toddler Podcast

My new podcast is up. Once upon a time, there was a little girl who loved the color pink, and a mother who learned how to Let it Go. I’m examining this stage of my little girl’s life with laughter, insight and a glittery tiara. The Princess Toddler Podcast takes a look at the world […]

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Quiz: Are You a Princess-Obsessed Toddler?

Are you currently 3 years old and dressed in a sequined pink tulle tutu and yet, still finding yourself confused about who you really are? Take this quiz and everything will become as clear as an Arendelle ice crystal: 1. On most mornings, you can be found: a. Snug in your parents’ bed with your […]

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17 Things I Probably Won’t Miss Now That the Kids Are Back in School

1. Getting out the glitter for Arts and Crafts projects that “Grandma will absolutely love.” 2. Agreeing to play unnecessarily complicated versions of Chutes and Ladders. 3. A fight starting immediately after I sit down on the toilet. 4. Hearing long-winded jokes that don’t go anywhere and aren’t funny. 5. Mind Blowing Science! 6. Sweeping […]

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HuffPost: Mom Returns to Work

Lisa Waver 381 Shaky Lane Inland, NY 911-911-9111 CONSULTANT Nine-year record of middling functionality under extreme sleep deprivation Known to staff as a dedicated and seasoned emotional dumping ground Ornery multitasker EXPERIENCE Senior Consultant, 2006 to 2014, ABCDEFG COMPANY Designed and created interactive infographic to measure performance of daily tasks and instituted intricate reward system […]