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Shopping for a stroller can be just as overwhelming as shopping for a car or a house. Suspension systems, adjustable handlebars, floating arch rear axles? And let’s complicate the entire hunt by adding a list of stroller recalls this year including Peg Perego and Kolcraft. If you’re on the lookout for some reliable recommendations, you’re in luck. Lori Richmond, Editor of TheBump.com, stopped by “The Shine” to help steer parents in the right direction with her picks of the top-rated strollers for every budget – keeping child’s safety above everything else.

Whether your priorities are hi-tech features or a chic style and design, there’s a stroller on this list to cater to every mom’s lifestyle and budget:

The Ultimate Stroller: 4moms Origami Stroller, $850

The first power-folding stroller out there, the Origami collapses with a push of a button (it even reminds us of a Transformer!?) A sensor tracks when baby’s in the seat, so you don’t have to worry about the stroller

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Peanut butter & jelly…once considered a lunchtime classic in school cafeterias everywhere, may soon be extinct! Some school districts are aiming to ban peanut products entirely to help protect kids with peanut allergies. And the reason may be justified. New research shows peanut allergies may have tripled over the last decade! The issue of banning nuts in schools has fueled a huge debate. When Shine covered this topic last week, the article generated thousands of comments, with many outraged and opposed to a school ban on peanuts. In fact, a big question that continued to resurface was: why are peanut allergies so prevalent today? So we took that question to “The Shine” to find out.

Dr. Clifford Bassett, a top allergy specialist at New York University Medical Center says no one really knows why nut allergies have risen so much. One theory is called a “hygiene hypothesis”. “Over-sanitizing the world the first couple of years of life and the immune system is not developing in a

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A ban on father-daughter dances creates huge controversy in one Rhode Island School district. Researchers find pacifiers may stunt emotional development in boys. And Shine viewers express outrage over Blake Lively’s engagement ring. Two million dollars! What??? Senior Editor, Piper Weiss, chats with The Shine’s Allison Fishman Task about what’s buzzing on Shine right now.

The Shine's Host Allison Fishman is wearing:
Dress by Alice and Olivia
Ring and earrings by Ann Taylor
Boots by Plenty Tracy Reese

A Rhode Island school district has banned father-daughter school dances after a single mom complained she was denied entrance to a dance. As Piper explains, the move by the school's superintendent was made in an effort to comply with the state gender discrimination law.  Some people are calling the ban too politically correct to be cancelling this tradition among parents and children. Many people are upset, saying,  “What’s next?” Shine viewers took the debate to

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It’s probably one of the most awkward and uncomfortable conversations parents will have with their teenage daughter: contraception. Ob-Gyn, Dr. Rebecca Brightman says her patients are always asking her for advice on how to begin the dialogue. Dr. Brightman says it’s never too early to talk to your teen about contraception. She suggests parents evaluate their daughter's maturity, listen for signs of interest about contraception, and research the latest information on contraceptive methods. If the conversation is too awkward for the parent, Dr. Brightman says, take your daughter to a health care professional. This and more, on today's episode of "The Shine".

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Did you know in some schools kids can't give hugs? How about a cupcake in class? Sorry, not allowed -- sweet treats are not healthy. Milk, that lunchroom staple… that may be axed in some schools once classes begin. And in one California school, students in advanced placement English won’t be allowed to read certain books. From energy drinks to non-abstinence sex education classes, lots of new school bans go into effect this school year. Shine Senior Editor Piper Weiss has a lesson in what’s being banned in schools now on “The Shine”.

For many women, getting pregnant can be a monumental challenge, but according to  women’s health and fertility expert Aimee Raupp, putting certain foods into your diet can actually increase your chances of conceiving. Raupp has extensively researched the link between foods and fertility, and in her new book, "Yes, You Can Get Pregnant" Aimee gives women a ‘fertility diet’ to follow. Things like protein, fat, and fruits and vegetable – which Aimee calls “The Three Big Yes’s” - are all essential to your diet if you’re trying to conceive.  Aimee walked us through her diet recommendations on “The Shine”.

 

In her latest film ("The Odd Life of Timothy Green") Jennifer Garner plays a mom faced with infertility.  Check out our interview with her about the scene that made her cry and why the making of the movie played a part in her decision to have another child.

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A recent study found that the majority of girls as young as six want to be sexy. Alarming, right? Raising girls today can be a challenging experience for many mothers. Between reality TV stars to overly sexualized media content, what’s influencing young girls is a harsh reality. To talk about the three biggest fears for raising girls today is parenting expert and author of "Think: Straight Talk for Women to Stay Smart in a Dumbed-Down World" Lisa Bloom. Plus, what parents can do to get their girl’s priorities and values straight.

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A mother-to-be's worst fear could be giving birth to a premature baby. This typically unexpected scenario can thrust women into an unpleasant, lonely and often scary journey. To ease these fears, mother to a one pound baby Kasey Mathews, and author of "Preemie: Lessons in Love, Life, and Motherhood" stopped by “The Shine” to talk about her deeply emotional, first hand experience. Kasey wants to give all mothers hope that they can thrive through the challenges to live happy and healthy lives with their children.

 

Kasey’s unique experience taught her many valuable lessons about having and raising a preemie. In this next clip, she shares those lessons with us. Take a look...

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