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My Mother’s Madness Was My Secret

by Anne-Marie Nolin May 10, 2015May 10, 2015

“I reflect on — and profoundly thank — the many surrogates who got me to where I am now.”

Montclair Mom’s Memoir Explores Old School Parenting

by Christina Gillham April 23, 2015April 24, 2015

Ylonda Gault Caviness’ “Child, Please” says Mama got it right.

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Parenting Photo of the Week

by Georgette Gilmore July 3, 2014

This touching photo was sent in by West Orange mom Suzanne Pennell. Her husband captured it as she was saying goodbye to her son Dylan, age 18, on Induction Day at the United States Naval Academy. Dylan recently […]

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Our Favorite Parenting Tweets This Week

by Georgette Gilmore June 22, 2014

Our favorite parenting tweets from this past week, many from local moms and dads:

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Our Favorite Parenting Tweets This Week

by Georgette Gilmore March 9, 2014

Parenting in 140 characters or less.

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Our Favorite Parenting Tweets This Week

by Georgette Gilmore March 2, 2014

Parenting in 140 characters or less.

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Ella Jenkins Freshens Up ABCs and 123s

by Kristin Wald January 31, 2014

Young children never tire of learning and re-learning their ABCs and 123s. It’s the parents who groan inwardly when Again! is demanded before the last book or song has even ended. That’s […]

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On Creating Perfect Memories

by Randi Mazzella December 3, 2013

My friend is obsessed with the holiday season especially Christmas. From the décor to the food to the gifts, her goal every year is to provide her family with a […]

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All Grown Up

by Randi Mazzella October 25, 2013

Just like Leo’s mom predicted, when I stopped looking my daughter bloomed.

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Skip to the Bus My Darling

by Randi Mazzella March 29, 2013

Weekday mornings at my house usually follow the same routine. I wake up and press PLAY. Get up, get coffee, make sure my daughters are up, get a second cup […]

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On Parenting: Sticky Hands and Other Yucky Stuff

by Randi Mazzella March 11, 2013

Thursday morning my nine-year-old son J was in his room getting ready for school when he shouted, “Mommy, have you seen the pants I wore yesterday?” I suggested he check […]