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    Movies for the holidays?...

    Ok, even though I don't celebrate Christmas I am a sucker for sappy movies during the holidays. Recently I watched the movie "Four Christmases"...it was one of those moments where I got a good deal and thought why not? Anyway, here is my review in case you are looking for a decent holiday...
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    What to do on Christmas if you don't celebrate Christmas?...

    Trying to think of some ideas of what we can do this year on XMAS....anyone got any creative ideas? We are a 12 year old, 9 year old, baby and two adults....not exactly a cohesive group. People have recommended: Go to a movie (baby?), go skiing (expensive and again baby?) Anyone have any...
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    Help! Gift ideas for my nephews...

    <t>Help! I can’t decide what Blu-ray movies to get my nephews for Christmas. They’re both boys, ages 9 and 11. Do any of you have a Top Five list of Blu-rays out there that kids would love? The movies don’t have to be recent, just good for kids. Thanks!</t>
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    Did you see this? "Will CDC urge circumcision for baby boys?"...

    Did you guys see this? I am neither for or against circ'ing your son (my oldest is and my youngest isn't) But the idea that the CDC may step in to "urge" all boys to get circumcised seems a little much to me. What do you think? TODAY Parenting Today Show Video Player
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    Newborn with a cough?...

    My 7 week is suffering from a cold. No fever and I already called the doctor who said I should probably just wait it out at home. Does anyone have any natural remedies that they have used on their infants to help relieve their discomfort (I have already done the steamy shower.) Funny note, the...
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    Free Range Children?...

    Ok, so I am as guilty as the normal parent today of not letting my 11 and 8 year old play outside by themselves, let alone take public transportation alone. Granted I live in NYC and I use that excuse to justify this but I was wondering if you had read this article: Why FreeRange? «...
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    Nice to meet you!...

    I am new here. I have three kids, a daughter age 11, son age 8 and my youngest son who is 6 weeks old. I am one of those attachment parenting, breast feeding, co-sleeping people... I am especially interested in blended families, work-life balance and "green" parenting....well I guess that is...