Hold off on the conversation hearts this year! There comes a point where little ones just can't (or shouldn't) consume another morsel of sugar. These adorable DIY greetings require little more than a printer, scissors, and some glue to give tots a treat that will last well beyond Feb. 14. Check out 48 of the most creative ideas for sharing the Valentine love — minus the sugar!
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Saturday, 24 January 2015
Sunday, 18 January 2015
Kids Say the Darnedest Things . . . About Their Parents' Private Parts
Kids have a knack for saying the most embarrassing things at the most inopportune times, don't they? There's nothing more mortifying than having your tot comment on your or your partner's private parts — at the top of their lungs — in a public restroom, or in front of an elderly relative, or even in front of your own mom. While most of us want to blend into the wall when this happens, there's little we can do but laugh it off — or share the story with other parents! Here, a random sampling of real-life humiliating stories, as told by you, our very own readers. Because of the embarrassing nature of the topic, the quotes are presented anonymously!
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Get Better Behavior Without Yelling
Holly H. is frustrated with her husband's parenting: "It seems that every time he has to deal with the kids he ends up getting into power struggles/arguments with them. One of the specific things that I hear him doing is telling the kids, 'If you don't . . . then you won't.' Instead of the more positive 'After you . . . then you can . . .' They react negatively to this and are much more likely to refuse to do whatever he's telling them to do than if he would say it the second way."
Holly's husband is reacting in a very normal way. Every parent has days when they've yelled so much they're at the end of their rope. Those are the days when you want to run away, and we've all been there. But before you pack your bags, let me share one possible reason why you're being forced to yell, and suggest a way to change things.
Young children tend to gravitate to where they experience the most energy. When a parent yells, he or she exudes a great deal of energy and attention. Think about it from a child's point of view. What do you do when you yell? You stop what you're doing, you turn around, you lock eyes with your child, and you focus all of your words on him. That's a bunch of attention! Children gobble that up and then use childlike reasoning and decide that misbehavior is a good way to get my parent's focused attention — even though they're yelling. No, I'm not going to suggest that you ignore a child's bid for attention; I think that's mean.
I know it's hard to believe that children think they're getting attention when a parent yells, but that's immature reasoning in action. Children don't see the whole picture yet, so they don't really know that behaving well is a better option, unless you show them, repeatedly.
Keep reading.
Refocus on Getting a Better Result
The best way to change your child's mind about where to get fully focused attention from you is to shift where you put the majority of your attention. Try shifting your focus, attention, and words to the end result, what you would rather your child be doing — rather than focusing on what he's done. That simple switch will cause a huge increase in listening and cooperation and reduce your yelling tremendously.
Here's an example:
Old way: "Why can't you get dressed on time so I don't have to yell at you?"
New way: "Thanks for getting dressed before we left."
Notice that the parent used a subtle form of applauding. Try to refrain from negative comments or yelling even if it takes your child an hour to get dressed. If it does take that long, skip over it for the moment. Applaud the end result only. And don't use any "hurry up" comments.
For each step of the getting-dressed process, make one positive comment versus making any negative ones.
An example would be:
Old way: "Are you kidding me, you only have one sock on!"
New way: "One sock down, one to go!"
Make It Easy on Yourself
Make sure you do this on a day when you're prepared. Make sure you have no plans to be anywhere. Get a good magazine or book to read while you wait. Make sure you're in the mood to withstand any whining or crying your child may do to draw you back to yelling.
Remember, he's used to being fed attention through your yelling. That's normal for him. In order for him to change, he needs to experience a new normal. A normal where most comments are about things you want him to be doing.
In order for him to make the switch from being fed by yelling to being fed by cooperating and applause, you need to hang in there. One time won't do it. He needs to really experience this, repeatedly. Also, make sure you sound like yourself when you do this. Don't go overboard with the feedback or you'll sound inauthentic.
Soon, he'll understand the new way to get your attention and begin to produce better behavior more consistently. This really does work.
Sharon Silver is a parenting educator and the founder of Proactive Parenting. She's also the author of Stop Reacting and Start Responding: 108 Ways to Discipline Consciously and Become the Parent You Want to Be.
The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of, and should not be attributed to, POPSUGAR.
Source http://www.popsugar.com/moms/How-Get-Your-Kids-Listen-Without-Yelling-27330536
Holly's husband is reacting in a very normal way. Every parent has days when they've yelled so much they're at the end of their rope. Those are the days when you want to run away, and we've all been there. But before you pack your bags, let me share one possible reason why you're being forced to yell, and suggest a way to change things.
Young children tend to gravitate to where they experience the most energy. When a parent yells, he or she exudes a great deal of energy and attention. Think about it from a child's point of view. What do you do when you yell? You stop what you're doing, you turn around, you lock eyes with your child, and you focus all of your words on him. That's a bunch of attention! Children gobble that up and then use childlike reasoning and decide that misbehavior is a good way to get my parent's focused attention — even though they're yelling. No, I'm not going to suggest that you ignore a child's bid for attention; I think that's mean.
I know it's hard to believe that children think they're getting attention when a parent yells, but that's immature reasoning in action. Children don't see the whole picture yet, so they don't really know that behaving well is a better option, unless you show them, repeatedly.
Keep reading.
Refocus on Getting a Better Result
The best way to change your child's mind about where to get fully focused attention from you is to shift where you put the majority of your attention. Try shifting your focus, attention, and words to the end result, what you would rather your child be doing — rather than focusing on what he's done. That simple switch will cause a huge increase in listening and cooperation and reduce your yelling tremendously.
Here's an example:
Old way: "Why can't you get dressed on time so I don't have to yell at you?"
New way: "Thanks for getting dressed before we left."
Notice that the parent used a subtle form of applauding. Try to refrain from negative comments or yelling even if it takes your child an hour to get dressed. If it does take that long, skip over it for the moment. Applaud the end result only. And don't use any "hurry up" comments.
For each step of the getting-dressed process, make one positive comment versus making any negative ones.
An example would be:
Old way: "Are you kidding me, you only have one sock on!"
New way: "One sock down, one to go!"
Make It Easy on Yourself
Make sure you do this on a day when you're prepared. Make sure you have no plans to be anywhere. Get a good magazine or book to read while you wait. Make sure you're in the mood to withstand any whining or crying your child may do to draw you back to yelling.
Remember, he's used to being fed attention through your yelling. That's normal for him. In order for him to change, he needs to experience a new normal. A normal where most comments are about things you want him to be doing.
In order for him to make the switch from being fed by yelling to being fed by cooperating and applause, you need to hang in there. One time won't do it. He needs to really experience this, repeatedly. Also, make sure you sound like yourself when you do this. Don't go overboard with the feedback or you'll sound inauthentic.
Soon, he'll understand the new way to get your attention and begin to produce better behavior more consistently. This really does work.
Sharon Silver is a parenting educator and the founder of Proactive Parenting. She's also the author of Stop Reacting and Start Responding: 108 Ways to Discipline Consciously and Become the Parent You Want to Be.
The views expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of, and should not be attributed to, POPSUGAR.
Source http://www.popsugar.com/moms/How-Get-Your-Kids-Listen-Without-Yelling-27330536
Dax Shepard Is Permanently Scarred by Kristen Bell's C-Section
Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard make one of the cutest couples in Hollywood. If you've seen the commercials they've filmed together, you know how close the two are. But witnessing Bell give birth to baby Delta via C-section three weeks ago may have changed their relationship for good. On today's episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show, the Parenthood actor shared the graphic details of Bell's 33-hour labor and how he wasn't warned about what happens during a C-section:
"You peek around the sheet, and they're lifting out the baby, but then you notice your wife is completely disassembled. I can see inside of her. I was like, it's a girl! Your liver's out, I think. And then those are definitely your intestines. . . . Oh my god, put her back together correctly!"
Based on Shepard's description, it sounds more like a scene out of a horror movie than a delivery room! Watch the clip for his fully animated description, to hear how Delta got her name, and to learn why they think there's a bit of sibling rivalry going on at home.
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Cauliflower's the New Kale: 8 Kid-Friendly Cauliflower Recipes to Try in 2015
The New Year means it's time to refresh your go-to group of recipes. Everyone knows that kale was the star veggie of 2014, but it's time to switch up your healthy options. There's a bevy of tantalizing cauliflower recipes that will get both you and your kids totally pumped for family meals. Keep reading to check out the tasty — and supereasy — ideas.
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25 Shockingly Easy Ways For Families to Save Money on Disney Trips
A Disney trip is the quintessential family vacation, but it can seriously drain your bank account. After spending hundreds of dollars for tickets, buying gas or airplane tickets for the journey, and paying for a hotel room, you might start to wonder how anybody could consider visiting the Disney parks more than once in a lifetime! However, with a bit of theme-park savvy, you can save enough money on your trip to truly make Disneyland (or Walt Disney World!) the happiest place on earth. Here are the best ways to save money on your family's next Disney trip.
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Thursday, 15 January 2015
The Most Thoughtful Valentine's Day Gifts For Grandparents
If you didn't have the chance to find special gifts for the grandparents over the holidays, now's the time to really step things up and show them some Valentine's Day love. Art, glassware, games, keepsakes — we've gathered a variety of thoughtful gift options you can personalize before Feb. 14. From brag books to bookmarks, these creative presents will wow your little ones' grandparents.
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I'll Take Compassion Over Unsolicited Advice
My 1.5-year-old daughter has perfected the skill of tossing food off her high-chair tray. She does so with nonchalance and without a consistent motive.
At home we have a way of dealing with it."We don't throw food, Juliet," we say.She nods at us gravely, as though she understands. Or, she nods at us with a smile and a glimmer in her eye, as though to say, "Oh yes we do."
When the meal is over, we talk about the big mess, and we pick the food up off the floor together. She hunts down each piece of cheese and halved grape to drop into the trash.
We tell ourselves that consistency is key. We tell ourselves not to worry, that one day the message will sink in and her food will stay on her plate.
What we tell other people, though, is trickier.A few weeks ago we found ourselves in a cafe next to a slightly older couple. Juliet snatched a bottle of hot sauce off the table, and when I tried to take it away from her, she revolted and threw it. It sailed past the head of the husband at our neighboring table, and he and his wife both stared at us in shock. I went to pick the bottle up.
"I'm so sorry," I told them."It's fine," the man said. "We have kids."But the woman just watched me as I slid back into the booth. She witnessed our silence for another moment, and then spoke.
"Now this is what you do," she told my wife and me. She turned to Juliet and said, "You cannot throw a bottle. Bottles are made of glass and they can break and hurt somebody. Do you understand?"
Then she turned back to us. "You need to explain to her what she did wrong so that she learns and doesn't do it again. If you don't tell them what they did wrong, they'll never learn."
I nodded."OK," I said. "Thanks."I knew she was right. And I also knew that had we been at home, that's what we would have said. We were just caught off guard by our daughter's rebellion and unsure of how to react.
But as more time has passed since that morning in the cafe, I've realized that something else may have contributed to our silence. At home, it's easy to feel comfortable with our parenting. Maybe our discipline strategy around throwing food isn't as firm as it could be, but it's consistent and it's something my wife and I agree on and enforce together. Out in the world, though, everyone has an opinion about how to raise children, and I often feel like an amateur. As right as our neighbor's message to Juliet was, it shouldn't have come from her. It should have come from us, and the fact that it didn't was our mistake — but it was also ours to make.
When I think of the husband's response — "It's fine. We have kids." — it strikes me that new parents could use more of that. More understanding looks, more words of solidarity. Because it's easy for the people at the table next to you to know what the right parenting move is, but when it's your moment, and your toddler has just sent a bottle of hot sauce flying through the air of a busy cafe, sometimes you sit in embarrassed silence and save the lessons for your kitchen. And sometimes, that's OK, too.
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At home we have a way of dealing with it."We don't throw food, Juliet," we say.She nods at us gravely, as though she understands. Or, she nods at us with a smile and a glimmer in her eye, as though to say, "Oh yes we do."
When the meal is over, we talk about the big mess, and we pick the food up off the floor together. She hunts down each piece of cheese and halved grape to drop into the trash.
We tell ourselves that consistency is key. We tell ourselves not to worry, that one day the message will sink in and her food will stay on her plate.
What we tell other people, though, is trickier.A few weeks ago we found ourselves in a cafe next to a slightly older couple. Juliet snatched a bottle of hot sauce off the table, and when I tried to take it away from her, she revolted and threw it. It sailed past the head of the husband at our neighboring table, and he and his wife both stared at us in shock. I went to pick the bottle up.
"I'm so sorry," I told them."It's fine," the man said. "We have kids."But the woman just watched me as I slid back into the booth. She witnessed our silence for another moment, and then spoke.
"Now this is what you do," she told my wife and me. She turned to Juliet and said, "You cannot throw a bottle. Bottles are made of glass and they can break and hurt somebody. Do you understand?"
Then she turned back to us. "You need to explain to her what she did wrong so that she learns and doesn't do it again. If you don't tell them what they did wrong, they'll never learn."
I nodded."OK," I said. "Thanks."I knew she was right. And I also knew that had we been at home, that's what we would have said. We were just caught off guard by our daughter's rebellion and unsure of how to react.
But as more time has passed since that morning in the cafe, I've realized that something else may have contributed to our silence. At home, it's easy to feel comfortable with our parenting. Maybe our discipline strategy around throwing food isn't as firm as it could be, but it's consistent and it's something my wife and I agree on and enforce together. Out in the world, though, everyone has an opinion about how to raise children, and I often feel like an amateur. As right as our neighbor's message to Juliet was, it shouldn't have come from her. It should have come from us, and the fact that it didn't was our mistake — but it was also ours to make.
When I think of the husband's response — "It's fine. We have kids." — it strikes me that new parents could use more of that. More understanding looks, more words of solidarity. Because it's easy for the people at the table next to you to know what the right parenting move is, but when it's your moment, and your toddler has just sent a bottle of hot sauce flying through the air of a busy cafe, sometimes you sit in embarrassed silence and save the lessons for your kitchen. And sometimes, that's OK, too.
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When to Keep Your Sick Child Home From School
When your child's in preschool — and still building an immune system — it might seem like he's susceptible to an endless stream of colds. Germs are just a part of preschool and day care that all moms have to deal with, readers say. But how sick should your child be before you decide to keep him home from school?
That's the question moms Bethany G. and Esther D. are wrestling with. "I really struggle with when to keep my kids home from school activities when they 'may be' sick. How do you decide?" Bethany wonders. Esther's questions are more pointed. She wonders what other parents do when little ones have mild symptoms, like a runny nose, and whether it's OK to send them to school even though they can spread germs.
Many members say symptoms like fever, vomiting, or diarrhea make the decision to keep your child home from preschool clear-cut, and the United States Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) backs them up, advising parents to keep kids with flu-like symptoms home for "at least 24 hours after they no longer have a fever, or signs of a fever, without the use of fever-reducing medicines," and "even if they are using antiviral medicines."
But when symptoms are less prominent, parents are left to their own guidance. So when should a mildly sick child go to school, and when should he be kept at home? See some of the most common viewpoints below.
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That's the question moms Bethany G. and Esther D. are wrestling with. "I really struggle with when to keep my kids home from school activities when they 'may be' sick. How do you decide?" Bethany wonders. Esther's questions are more pointed. She wonders what other parents do when little ones have mild symptoms, like a runny nose, and whether it's OK to send them to school even though they can spread germs.
Many members say symptoms like fever, vomiting, or diarrhea make the decision to keep your child home from preschool clear-cut, and the United States Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) backs them up, advising parents to keep kids with flu-like symptoms home for "at least 24 hours after they no longer have a fever, or signs of a fever, without the use of fever-reducing medicines," and "even if they are using antiviral medicines."
But when symptoms are less prominent, parents are left to their own guidance. So when should a mildly sick child go to school, and when should he be kept at home? See some of the most common viewpoints below.
Source http://www.popsugar.com/moms/When-Keep-Your-Sick-Child-Home-from-School-27334665
Wondering What It's Like to Have a Fourth Baby? Jim Gaffigan Tells It Like It Is
Raising five kids in a New York City apartment would give anyone a unique perspective on parenthood, but Jim Gaffigan has more than earned his place in the spotlight. The comedian kicks off his Obsessed tour this this week, and as parents, this is one funnyman whose material we can seriously relate to.
In this clip from Gaffigan's 2012 Mr. Universe stand-up special (you'll note, his family has since added another child to their big brood), he tackles everything from what it's like to have a large family to home birth and the male's limited biological contribution to procreation ("It's what, 5 seconds?!").
On what the overnight hours are like when you have five kids: "My wife has instituted this open-door policy, where if one of our kids wakes up and has a nightmare, they're welcome to come into our room and pee in our bed. Luckily, that only happens every night."
The bit's about seven minutes long, and we can promise you, it's well worth the watch!
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In this clip from Gaffigan's 2012 Mr. Universe stand-up special (you'll note, his family has since added another child to their big brood), he tackles everything from what it's like to have a large family to home birth and the male's limited biological contribution to procreation ("It's what, 5 seconds?!").
On what the overnight hours are like when you have five kids: "My wife has instituted this open-door policy, where if one of our kids wakes up and has a nightmare, they're welcome to come into our room and pee in our bed. Luckily, that only happens every night."
The bit's about seven minutes long, and we can promise you, it's well worth the watch!
Source http://www.popsugar.com/moms/Jim-Gaffigan-4-Kids-Comedy-Routine-36582347
She Flashed Her "Boobies" and Other Signs I'm a Bad Mom
When you're a mom, you flood social media with all of your proud mommy moments. The soccer goals. Those precious first steps and first words. Photos of beautiful homemade cookies that mom and child made. Not many of us are logging on to Facebook to say, "Guess what I gave my kid for dinner again tonight? A chocolate bar!" or "I screamed at my kid for no reason. I'm just premenstrual!" And sure, most of us aren't giving our kids chocolate bars for dinner or screaming at them all the time — I hope — but there's a tendency for mothers to try and keep up the appearance that we know what we're doing and always do it right rather than admit, "Guess what? I totally messed up today."
Sure, they might ask a question to their friends or parenting groups, but rarely will a mom openly say, "I have no idea what I am doing" or "I just messed up" without serious anguish over admitting this or whispering it in private. So in the spirit of setting a good example to start the New Year right, I'm listing some of those funny moments with my child that made me feel like, "Who gave me the license to raise a child?" Not the time I yelled at her because I was in a bad mood. That's just depressing. Not the time I slipped and she overheard me say that I wished Brad Pitt would violate me (can you blame me for wanting this?), but the humiliating moments in which I felt like the worst mom ever but could walk away later with a smile.
If we spent more time chuckling at our own expense, we'd be happier. It's time for moms to stop participating in the "Best Mom in the Universe" contest and start getting together to tell each other, "I've been there. It's OK. No one is perfect." It takes a village to raise a child, so expand your village and reach out to a mother you don't know well — or perhaps a new mom who's just getting on her feet in 2015. We can raise our kids alone and go on living as if we don't need anyone, but who wants to do that?
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Sure, they might ask a question to their friends or parenting groups, but rarely will a mom openly say, "I have no idea what I am doing" or "I just messed up" without serious anguish over admitting this or whispering it in private. So in the spirit of setting a good example to start the New Year right, I'm listing some of those funny moments with my child that made me feel like, "Who gave me the license to raise a child?" Not the time I yelled at her because I was in a bad mood. That's just depressing. Not the time I slipped and she overheard me say that I wished Brad Pitt would violate me (can you blame me for wanting this?), but the humiliating moments in which I felt like the worst mom ever but could walk away later with a smile.
If we spent more time chuckling at our own expense, we'd be happier. It's time for moms to stop participating in the "Best Mom in the Universe" contest and start getting together to tell each other, "I've been there. It's OK. No one is perfect." It takes a village to raise a child, so expand your village and reach out to a mother you don't know well — or perhaps a new mom who's just getting on her feet in 2015. We can raise our kids alone and go on living as if we don't need anyone, but who wants to do that?
Source http://www.popsugar.com/moms/Moms-Admit-Parenting-Fails-36572586
Wednesday, 7 January 2015
34 Parenthood Rules That the Books Don't Tell You (but You Really Need to Know)
During the course of adding a child into their lives, there is always a time in which new parents think, "Well, why didn't anyone warn me about this?" Sure, we get oodles of really important information from all those parenting books that we study up on prekids, but some of the most crucial lessons I've learned about raising children have come from experience in the field. So ditch the baby instruction manuals and check out some of the need-to-know rules that you probably won't get from any parenting books.
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Celeb Moms Who've Rocked a Bikini While Pregnant
For expectant mamas heading on vacation, swimwear selection is always top of mind, but when you're heading to the beach — or even the backyard — you may want to celebrate the day wearing a two-piece swimsuit. Fifty percent of our readers showed off their burgeoning bellies in a bikini while pregnant — and they're not alone. Take a look at some of our favorite expectant celebs who also sported bikinis while playing in the sun.
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The Childbirth Details Your Friends and Family Could Do Without
Once you've endured childbirth, it may feel like your body (and all of its exceptional capabilities) are an open book. And while a few fellow mom friends — and perhaps your own mom — may be curious about every last detail of your labor and delivery, most would prefer that you spare them the gory details. So when those well-intended visitors show up with baby gifts and open arms, don't barrage them with your horror stories. When they ask how the delivery was, just smile and say, "(S)he's here safe and sound!"
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13 Things Baby Books Don't Tell You (but Should)
With all the available parenting books, you'd think moms-to-be would be completely prepared for pregnancy and the life that follows it. Well, you'd be wrong. Although these sources tackle a lot of topics between the first trimester and final push, there are a few key points they tend to exclude. And they just so happen to be ones that would make a new mom's life much easier. Here, some information you won't find when flipping through What to Expect When You're Expecting.
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23 Fun Ways For Frozen Fans to Get Crafty
The recent announcement that a Frozen ride is coming to Epcot has sparked a new wave of Frozen mania (though we're willing to bet that for many of your children, the obsession never really subsided). So let's transform that enthusiasm into creativity! We've searched the web for 23 of the cutest crafts out there, courtesy of some ubertalented bloggers. Keep reading, and get inspired to build your own snowman, make your own sparkly snow, or stage an ice block race!
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Tuesday, 30 December 2014
Time-Lapse Video of Mom Putting Twins to Bed Will Make You Appreciate Your Routine
I've never met a mom who didn't want to scream, "Go the f*ck to sleep!" at least once in their child's toddler years — that's why the book was such a hit with parents everywhere! But Henriette Jonassen, a Norwegian mom of almost-3-year-old twins Leon and Nathaniel, deserves a signed, framed copy of the book. As she writes on her blog:The resulting, time-lapse video of their current bedtime routine is like an Abbott and Costello video. Every time one goes down, the other pops up or sneaks away or dances in the doorway. It's nothing short of hysterical. As Henriette explains, in Summer months, the sun doesn't set until late (around 10 p.m.), so getting the boys to sleep requires a deviation from her normal routine. Let's just hope she rests up this Winter, when the sun is only out for five hours some days.
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Mom Fined $145 For Calling Santa
Ho ho oh no! One mom's attempt to keep her kids' behavior in check may have landed her on Santa's permanent naughty list. Last week, Rachel, who has withdrawn her last name for privacy, was driving her 2- and 4-year-old daughters around town when they started going at it in the backseat. When the girls refused to stop fighting, the New Jersey mom did what any parent would do at this time of year: threaten to call Santa. Rachel pulled out her phone, "dialed" Santa's digits, and then reported her girls to the man in red.
"I was telling Santa my girls weren't behaving [and] weren't being respectful," Rachel tells a local news outlet. "I even brought up the naughty list." But just as Rachel was ending her "phone call," she passed a police officer who proceeded to pull her over for talking on the phone while driving, which is against the law in New Jersey.
"I didn't want to ruin Santa Claus for my girls, so I was trying to be vague about it," she says. "So I told the officer my girls weren't behaving and that I had to call Santa Claus. I was trying to make him understand without giving it up. And he's just looking at me like I'm crazy." He was about to let her off the hook, when a second officer pulled up to the scene and saw that Rachel hadn't had her vehicle inspected, an infraction that would normally result in them impounding the car. Though the officers debated her punishment for some time, they eventually decided to issue Rachel a $145 ticket.
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"I was telling Santa my girls weren't behaving [and] weren't being respectful," Rachel tells a local news outlet. "I even brought up the naughty list." But just as Rachel was ending her "phone call," she passed a police officer who proceeded to pull her over for talking on the phone while driving, which is against the law in New Jersey.
"I didn't want to ruin Santa Claus for my girls, so I was trying to be vague about it," she says. "So I told the officer my girls weren't behaving and that I had to call Santa Claus. I was trying to make him understand without giving it up. And he's just looking at me like I'm crazy." He was about to let her off the hook, when a second officer pulled up to the scene and saw that Rachel hadn't had her vehicle inspected, an infraction that would normally result in them impounding the car. Though the officers debated her punishment for some time, they eventually decided to issue Rachel a $145 ticket.
Source http://www.popsugar.com/moms/Mom-Fined-Calling-Santa-36336849
70 Short Middle-Name Ideas For Your Baby
So you have finally settled on a first name for your newborn, but have you come up with a middle name yet? Sometimes pairing two names together can be more than difficult. Luckily, there's a bevy of short and sweet middle-name ideas out there that would accompany your baby's first name with ease. Check out all of the inspiration we have rounded up for you, and pick a tiny option for your new treasure!
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Shutterbug: 10 Pictures to Take on Baby's First Day
That baby ought to be in pictures — lots of pictures! Baby's first day will seem like a blur to everyone involved in the little one's birth. For some moms, it takes looking back at photos of the day to actually recall some of the events. Before handing your camera over to a friend or relative who's promised to capture it all, make a list of the pictures you want to ensure they are recorded before everyone falls off to sleep. Here are our top 10 must-take photos on baby's first day.
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