Blog Posts by Diane Mizota, Host of This Week in M.O.M.
By Diane Mizota, Host of This Week in M.O.M.
Is being an Aunt better than being a Mom? How about equally as important! Melanie Notkin is an aunt to six nieces and nephews and the founder of savvyauntie.com. Her book Savvy Auntie: The Ultimate Guide for Cool Aunts, Great-Aunts, Godmothers and All Women Who Love Kids aims to empower women who are not moms to celebrate all they do for the children in their lives. Melanie loves being a Savvy Auntie and urges moms to acknowledge the importance of having these vital women in their children's lives because they really do make a difference. Watch and learn how YOU can be a Savvy Auntie!
Is there a special "auntie" in your child's life? Tell us about this special person below…
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Have you ever given your child a new expensive toy, only to have the box it came in grab their attention more than the toy itself? Meet Natalie Cronin of underthetinkertree.com. Natalie believes that toys don't have to be fancy to entertain our kids. Watch as she introduces us to some household items that can easily be recycled into some of the best toys around!
What toys do you and your child like to play with together? Share your ideas with us below…
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Brothers, Adam and Keenan, think their mom deserves more than a card this Mother's Day. So, the teens made her a gift that includes 200 post-its, 3 hours of time, and 703 pictures. 16 year-old Adam stars in the video, while 13 year-old Keenan took one picture of Adam every second to create this incredible stop motion surprise. What a special way to demonstrate the love they have for their mother on Mother's Day!
What's the best gift you've ever received from your kids? Leave us a comment below…
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Watch as two sisters give their mom a special Mother's Day surprise! 4-year-old Sydney and 2-year-old Lily rap about their cool mom in a song just for her. Their father Mark helped the girls learn their lines and the end result is this adorably catchy rap for one special mom!
Sydney and Lily love rapping, so for more songs by the sisters go to their youtube page.
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Bedtime can be a tough time for parents with little ones who just won't fall asleep. If you're one of the millions of moms looking for some sleep advice, you're in luck! Meet Brandi Jordan Rouse, an infant/child sleep expert, who founded The Cradle Company in Los Angeles. Brandi sympathizes with your sleep dilemmas and offers simple tips on what to do when you've tried everything!
What are some nightly rituals that help your kids fall asleep? Share your stories with us below…
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Kids everywhere are painting eggs, dressing in pastels, and awaiting the Easter Bunny's arrival! We have home videos of children celebrating Easter that are sure to make you smile. Happy Easter!
How are you celebrating Easter at your house? Share your holiday traditions with us below…
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Choosing a name for your child can be an agonizing process during pregnancy! Do you pick a family name or a trendy name? Or should you just pick a name that screams, "I could be the next President of the United States!" We turned to Pamela Redmond Satran, the creator of nameberry.com, to give us some tips on how to pick the perfect baby name.
What do you say when people tell you they don't like your child's name? Leave us a comment below…
Top 10 Baby Names
GIRLS BOYS
1. Isabella 1. Jacob
2. Emma 2. Ethan
3. Olivia 3. Michael
4. Sophia 4. Alexander
5. Ava 5. William
6. Emily 6. Joshua
7. Madison 7. Daniel
8. Abigail 8. Jayden
9. Chloe 9. Noah
10. Mia 10. Anthony
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We all know kids love animals, and watching them interact can be hours of entertainment for mom and dad. Watch as some sweet home videos help us share in the bond that binds children and their best friends. These clips are sure to put a smile on your face…
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Jesse Koczonand may only be 4 years old, but he knows what he wants to be and he doesn't want to wait until he grows up! Jesse is caught on tape crying when he learns he is too young to be the next Governor of New Jersey. Who says kids and politics don't mix! The video of this wannabe politician has gotten so much attention, it even caught the eye of New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, who announced he is making Jesse the state's honorary governor for the day. Watch Jesse explain his love for politics in this hysterical video…
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It's the Battle of the Baby Weight! This is one fight moms seem to struggle with after childbirth, but how can you come out of this a weight loss winner? An organization called Stroller Strides urges mothers to band together with their babies for a special exercise class that emphasizes "fitness for mom, fun for baby."
What are your tips for losing the baby weight? Share your ideas with us below…
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