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Pregnant celebs are just like the rest of us - looking for a fashionable, yet comfortable way to cover their growing bellies. Yes, they have the luxury of stylists and designers on hand to help, but they still must find a way to get dressed each morning. From traditional empire waists to more modern leggings, here's a look at the most popular maternity styles as worn by some of our favorite celebrity mamas-to-be.

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European parents are known for being more relaxed than Americans when it comes to their children and alcohol. Kids are often allowed a taste of wine on special occasions, and moms and dads are open about educating their offspring on the fermented details of the beverage. Italian preteens are taught about wine in their classrooms through wine journalists and tour guide Filippo Bartolotta's children's book Tirabusciò (which means "corkscrew").

The book that teaches the process of winemaking through poems, illustrations, and stories, is only available in Italian, but Filippo wants to introduce it in the United States. He feels that the binge drinking culture here and in his home country can be stopped by educating children from toddlerhood about the history and danger of alcohol.

Most of you agree that giving tots a sip of alcohol every now and again is no big deal, but would you read your brood a book about wine during story time? Read on to see how Filippo wants to educate

Ellen Pompeo may live in Tinseltown, but the mom of one - daughter Stella Ivery, 1, - hasn't allowed success or the bright lights of Hollywood to shake her sensibilities. The Grey's Anatomy star answered a few of my questions as she promotes Huggies campaign to diaper babies in need.

LilSugar: There's a big debate about whether or not it's possible for a woman to truly "have it all" - a career, a marriage, and children. What's your opinion and how do you manage?
Ellen Pompeo: I do think it's possible to have it all. However, I don't believe the definition of having it all means the same thing to everyone. Just because someone chooses not to have children doesn't mean they don't have it all. Just because a woman decides to be a stay at home mom doesn't mean she doesn't have it all. "Having it all" to me means being fulfilled and that should be determined by the individual not society. As far as managing goes. That's always a tricky question for me because I would seem a little out of

Turn back the hands of time with a room decorated with retro robots! The tin toys that were standard playthings for dad and grandpa are making a comeback in nurseries and children's bedrooms. Popularized by the 1960's hit show Lost in Space, the windup toys are becoming popular prints on pillows, wallpaper, and bedding. Check out my picks!

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Learning doesn't stop at the schoolhouse steps. While there are plenty of books about the importance of caring for our Earth, giving tots toys that incorporate that message into their usual play patterns may be the most effective way of conveying the message. Green toys aren't necessarily the unadorned wooden playthings you might imagine. Today, there are modern playhouses, recycling trucks, and fun board games to inspire more sustainable living. Check out these toys worthy of adding to your toy chest collection.

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Incredible things come out of the mouths of babes, but it's hard to keep track of all the tidbits your tot says - especially if you are mother to many. Some people write the anecdotes down, and others just commit them to memory by repeating them to anyone who will listen, but I've come up with a few easy ways to keep a record of these utterances.

• Frame it! Take your favorite picture of your child and frame it. While a black and white photograph works best, anything will do. Use a dry erase marker to scribble the latest saying across the top or bottom of the glass and it becomes an ever changing work of art. If you have more than one kiddo, create a wall of quotes.
• Stencil it! Looking for design inspiration? Fill the walls of your child's room by penning, painting, or stenciling them with the family-famous sayings.
• Journal it! Fill the pages of a leather-bound journal with all the wonderful things that come out of your child's mouth. Then take the time to read through them

Take a walk on the wild side! Before baby, sex could take place anytime, anywhere, but once a lil one arrives, intimacy is often the furthest thing from a mama's mind. With Valentine's Day fast approaching, it's time to reprioritize and focus your attention on your relationship. Sex therapist and GoodinBed.com contributor Dr. Ian Kerner spoke with us about the reasons for revving up new parents' sex lives and the necessary steps for getting there.

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Read on! Picture books and short stories are great, but as lil ones gain more patience and the ability to retain more information, they are ready to move on to more complex material. Chapter books give tots the opportunity to listen to a story, rather than read it via images, and hold onto it as they make their way through a portion of the book each night. Whether they read it on their own, or they enjoy someone reading it to them, these five books have encouraged kids to develop a love of reading over the years. Check them out!

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