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I recently read an article in the Huffington Post  about a parent who punished her child by posting a picture of her on Facebook with a red X over her mouth because she mouthed off. They captioned the photo saying that she is no longer able to post on Facebook. This is totally ridiculous! My […]

My mother just sent me a recent article on Purpose Driven.com about how we as parents should embrace our children’s uniqueness. This is so true. I think as parents we always want our children to be exactly like us and we fail to realize that our job isn’t to make them like us, but our […]

Vaccinations cause debates amongst many parents. Some parents are totally against them and some are totally for it. The main concern for parents are the side effects that may occur after certain vaccines are administered. Some even talk that certain vaccines may lead to Autism; however this has not been proven. Check out this report from […]

I was recently talking to a few parents about their children and behavior. Some are really having difficulty with how their children behave. I started Googling child behavior and I came across a checklist called the Child Behavior Checklist. “The Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) is a widely-used method of identifying problem behavior in children. It is a […]

As parents, when the summertime comes around, the first thing we think about is where we are going to take the kids. This summer, you should start thinking about where you will go without the kids for a change. Call up the grandparents or a close friend and pick a date that works for both […]

Mother’s Day should be an every day celebration that shows the women that gave us life that we appreciate them. Not every mother gets that appreciation, so this is a letter to all the moms out there. Happy Mother’s Day! LIKE HelloBeautiful On Facebook To Keep Up With MommyBeautiful! Dear Mom, Thank you for teaching […]

With Mother’s Day around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about what you are going to do for that special lady in your life. Being a mother myself, here are some great ideas I think she will love. LIKE HelloBeautiful On Facebook To Keep Up With MommyBeautiful! 1. Mimosas and Massages – If your […]

It is always good to expose your children to different cultures. In the United States, Cinco De Mayo celebrates Mexican heritage and pride and to celebrate freedom and democracy during the first few years of the American Civil War. LIKE HelloBeautiful On Facebook To Keep Up With MommyBeautiful! The best way I like to celebrate Cinco De Mayo […]

Are you the new kid on the block when it comes to finding the right daycare for your child? This is a very hard decision to make for new parents. Honestly before I provide some great resources to help you in this process I have to vent about my frustration about American policies on maternity leave. Here […]

It’s that time of year again. Your pride and joy is graduating! Gearing up for this special event is overwhelming and joyful at the same time. Here are some great party planning tips to ensure your event is successfully executed. Like HelloBeautiful On Facebook To Keep Up With MommyBeautiful!   1. Guest list – Before […]

With summer right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about summer plans for the kids. Summer camps are great places where your kids can have lots of fun and develop new interests. Here are few things to think about when choosing the right camp. Like HelloBeautiful On Facebook To Keep Up With MommyBeautiful! […]

There are plenty of ways to make grocery shopping educational for your kids. I find myself in the grocery store at least two times a week and of course with my daughter in toe. It’s not always easy shopping with her because of course she wants everything under the sun but what I have been doing […]