Gossip Girl star Kelly Rutherford and her ex Daniel Giersch had one of the nastiest Hollywood splits and custody battles in recent memory, with restraining orders being filed and accusations hurled in both directions.
Backpack! Backpack! If those two words bring a smile to your child’s face — and conjure up images of knick knacks for you – then chances are your family is well-versed in Dora the Explorer . The hit Nickelodeon show is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and to mark the occasion celebrity parents like Salma Hayek and Slash have signed on to “Beyond the Backpack.” A multi-year, multi-platform program, Beyond the Backpack stresses the importance of overall school readiness.
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Yotaro, a Japanese robot resembling a baby, was created with the hope that it will teach parenting skills and encourage Japanese people to have more babies. A Japanese robotics team hopes that Yotaro, a robot that is programmed to mimic the behavior of human babies, will increase interest in having more babies
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Madonna is once again taking on a new job and this time it is as a fashion designer for juniors sized clothing. Madonna is set to launch her new clothing line for teens called Material Girl and it’s her 13 year old daughter Lourdes who is helping her.
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Mario Lopez, who was named People’s 2008 Bachelor of the Year is going to have a new title this year: Daddy! Lopez announced that him and his girlfriend, actress Courtney Mazza are expecting a baby this fall.
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Actor Joseph Fiennes and his wife model Maria Dolores Dieguez welcomed their first child, a daughter, on Monday, March 8th. The couple, who married last year in Tuscany, announced the pregnancy last fall and said that they were “utterly thrilled.” Joseph is most commonly known for his role in Shakespeare in Love and the television show FlashForward.
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Now that Spring is “almost” here, are you looking for that perfect lightweight blanket for your little one? We recently received the new, Austin based, muslin swaddle blanket from Koala Kuddles , and we’re in love! As a firm believer in swaddling as long as humanly possible, we were so excited to test out this new product! Yes, it’s true that the material of your blanket makes a huge difference when determining whether or not swaddling is going to be successful for your baby… We had great success with flannel blankets when swaddling Alex 3 years ago, but muslin seems to be the way to go for Harrison. The Koala Kuddle s blankets are just the right size for swaddling babies from 0 -3 months. Now that he is approaching the 4-month mark {tomorrow!} he is getting a little too long for these blankets. That said, with the adorable animal print design & the softer with every wash, breathable muslin fabric, our Koala Kuddles days are far from over! I had really been stressing over making sure Harrison had a beloved lovey or blankie, like my other two children did. Well my friends, I think the Koala Kuddles blanket has made it’s way into Harrison’s heart {and mine}. It is the perfect size for keeping him cozy in his car seat, stroller & even baby swing. He loves to have it close to his face, and he loves to feel the soft muslin fibers between his fingers. I love the Koala Kuddles for keeping him shielded from the sun {which we hope to do a lot next week in Disney World!} & I use it regularly as a nursing cover. It provides just the right amount of weight to keep him warm, but not too hot.
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First off, when it comes to bedding {especially toddler and twin bedding} selection is very microscopic! You may find the perfect duvet or comforter only to not be able to find a matching sheet set OR your child grows out of the bed too quickly and you have to buy yet another entire set! PLUS, I don’t know about you, but my taste in bedding changes with the seasons! It’s ideal to find something that works from toddler-hood on up through elementary school until they are ready for a more grown-up room and bigger bed. The best part about today’s bedding company…a duvet and sheet all-in-one…let me enlighten you… Like I said, a duvet cover WITH A SHEET ATTACHED! No more searching the bottom of the bed for the sheet that got shoved down there or untangling your little monster from the sheets while he/she sleeps, PeeKoo Bedding has developed a remarkable {patent pending} and fashionable way to keep the sheet in place! I have never been more pleased with a bedding set! Our sample from PeeKoo bedding is the one above, Drew’s Zoo, and I love it! I’ve admired the animal pattern mainly because I have other items that match it perfectly in the nursery and now that my 4 year old and 21 month old share a bedroom, we needed to incorporate baby and big boy all in one…so this theme works out brilliantly! Connor is still in a toddler bed and even when my 8 year old was in a toddler bed I could never find the perfect bedding with matching sheet set. There’s just nothing good out there when it comes to toddler bedding, plus…why spend that kind of money when they’ll be in a bigger bed so quickly. We use our Twin PeeKoo Bedding Duvet in our toddler bed and it works perfectly! Sure it’s a bit big, but in my opinion that’s all the more to snuggle with and stay warm. It looks awesome and it will grow with Connor as he grows. Once the twin bunk beds are in place at the end of the Summer, I don’t have to worry about new bedding for him which is a HUGE stress reliever for me! BUT, have no fear, if you do need the bigger Full size bedding, PeeKoo Bedding has that too! Now, the attached sheet…yes you can remove it to wash it, yes it really does stay in place, yes it matches everything since the sheets are solid coordinating colors, and YES, PeeKoo Bedding also sells the matching fitted sheets and pillowcases so no worry on that end either! Check out how to fill your duvet and attach the top sheet here , it’s so simple and the end result is so sharp! Boy Designs or Girl Designs {oh how I love the girlie ones…}, stripes, dots, firetrucks, and more…you’ll find a coordinating PeeKoo Bedding set to match any decor you already have in place or if you’re in the process of creating that big boy/big girl room, start here! And FREE SHIPPING on all orders over $100 with the code LUXE at checkout.
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Courtesy of Bugaboo Moms are buzzing about the newly redesigned Bugaboo Bee ($650, left) — and for good reason. The original Bee ($529) — which is the ride of choice for celeb babies like Levi McConaughey and Violet Grohl — is known for its smooth ride. But the updated version boasts some noteworthy improvements.
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We’re all wondering what’s wrong with the kids of today. Why can’t they amuse themselves, behave themselves and do things for themselves? Why is there so much bullying, disrespect, vandalism, drug taking, sexualised behaviour and violence
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Honey, We Wrecked the Kids!
Oscar-winner Matt Damon may be a household name, but he says his kids have no idea what daddy does for a living.
“Sometimes I see other moms reading tabloids and I always tell them how dangerous they are for young people. Don’t waste your time investing in the story of some pretty blonde who just got extensions and broke up with her boyfriend.
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Todd Williamson/FilmMagic Update: The couple have named their daughter Billie Beatrice Dane , their rep tells PEOPLE exclusively .
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Stewart Cook/Peter Brooker/Rex USA Red carpet romance! A stunning Amy Adams posed with her main man, fiancé Darren Le Gallo , as they arrived at the 2010 Vanity Fair Oscar Party, held at Sunset Tower in West Hollywood, Calif. on Sunday evening
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Another famous mama strutted the red carpet in ruffles at the Academy Awards ceremony on Sunday. Looking stunning in a peach Atelier Versace gown with matching platform heels, it’s hard to believe that Demi Moore is 47! What do you think of Demi’s look
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Love it or hate it: Demi Moore
With spring right around the corner, celeb moms-to-be are itching to whip out their warm weather duds. We recently spotted Amy Adams (below left) in a grey maxi T-shirt dress and a black cardigan while out and about with pal Emily Blunt . Flowy and easy-to-wear, maxi dresses are a maternity must-have because they’re roomy enough for growing bellies.
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Kimora Lee Simmons may have just given birth to her third child, Kenzo Lee, 9 months ago but it appears that Kimora and her husband Djimon Hounsou would love another little one soon. In a new interview with OK! magazine Kimora talks about her her new life with three kids. When it comes to wanting more kids, the former model says, “Definitely.
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RD/Kirkland/Retna While walking the red carpet at Sunday’s Academy Awards, Paula Patton kept one hand on her belly, noting that the son she expects in May will soon steal the show for she and husband Robin Thicke .
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The US government’s Consumer Product Safety Commission says it will publish a general warning this week about the dangers of using baby slings. The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) of the United States will publish warnings this week about baby slings. The slings are popular because they allow mothers to carry their babies close to their chest while walking
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Just four weeks after giving birth to her first child Jennifer Ellison stripped it all off to shoot a promotional photo for her new role in Calendar Girls. Ellison revealed that she will stripping it all off for the show starting in September
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