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Apologies To The Parents I Judged Before I Became One

Kara Gebhart Uhl | Posted 05.06.2012

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Kara Gebhart Uhl

Pre-children: I was going to cloth diaper. Post-children: I did with my daughter, sort of, but not with my twins. Pre-children: No TV until age of 2 and then only 30 minutes a day. Post-children: Ha. Pre-children: Only organic, healthy, homemade food. Post-children: My kids love Wendy's.

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Perfecting Parenthood: Canning the 'Yell'

Shira Hirschman Weiss | Posted 03.05.2012

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Shira Hirschman Weiss

What can I do when I yell? I'd like to be one of those incredibly even-tempered, enviably "laid back and easygoing" parents at all times.

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3 Words For Better Parenting

Dr. Jim Taylor | Posted 11.17.2011

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Dr. Jim Taylor

Post these three words -- calm, tough, and persistent -- on your fridge, put them on your screensaver, or tattoo them on your forehead, whatever it takes so that you don't forget them.

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Negotiating Mommy Guilt vs. Mommy Wisdom?

Tara Sophia Mohr | Posted 11.17.2011

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Tara Sophia Mohr

Every mom experiences both -- harmful Mommy Guilt and helpful Mommy Wisdom. Discerning the difference is very important.

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