Daniel/Elder Ordonez/INF Actress Maggie Gyllenhaal has been open and honest about her reasons for accepting a role in Crazy Heart . In a new interview with The Huffington Post she goes one step further, revealing that were she not a real life mom to daughter Ramona , 3, she couldn’t have portrayed Jean Craddock — an Academy Award-nominated performance — with any authenticity.
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Nick Sadler/Startraks Author Madeleine Wickham , also known as Sophie Kinsella , is expecting her fourth child next month, she revealed via her Web site Monday.
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Just when I thought I had tried them all, and I was accepting the fact that my little guy was just not into being a “sling” baby, Baby K’tan comes along with a fabulous carrier that Harrison actually loves! My initial reaction to Baby K’tan was that it seemed like too much fabric & I wouldn’t know what to do with it all. That said, I’ve had several weeks to play around with the sample that I received, and we’ve found SO many practical positions, so the extra fabric isn’t such a big deal after all! Available in a ton of great colors, including several organic color choices, made of 100% cotton {or 100% organic cotton}, the Baby K’tan carrier is as comfortable as it is cute! A cross between a traditional pouch sling and a structured baby carrier, the Baby K’tan gives you a ton of carrying options {literally, choose from eight different ways to carry your baby}! What do “we” love about the Baby K’tan carrier? We love that we can discreetly breastfeed in it! It has come in handy on so many occasions when I’ve needed an extra “hand” to hold Harrison in place {read, 3 year old calls for help from the bathroom} while he is nursing & it has kept me all contained while doing so. We are also big fans of the front, facing out carry. Harrison is a rather “social” guy, and he loves being able to sit right up in front of me & see his world as I carry on about my day.
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Jon Furniss/WireImage A “long” labor ending in an emergency c-section hasn’t dissuaded Billie Piper from pursuing her dream of making son Winston James , 16 months, a big brother. Noting that she and husband Laurence Fox have seven siblings between them — “it’s just madness and hysteria all the time,” Billie says — the couple understand exactly what’s in store for them. At the same time, the 27-year-old Secret Diary of a Call Girl actress feels that moderation is key! “It’s nice coming from a big family , but I’m not sure if I could go for the four, certainly not the five.” Vowing that labor hasn’t left her feeling “frightened,” Billie muses, “I think you have selective memory when it comes to those things so I really hope I can have another child
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For most celebs, red carpet perfection doesn’t come easy – or cheap. But actresses Molly Ringwald and Sandra Bullock skipped the services of Hollywood stylists when it came time to pick their Oscar gowns and instead sought advice a little closer to home.
Courtesy Ladies Home Journal for use on CBB A childhood spent acting and modeling is an experience Brooke Shields knows all too well. It is, however, one that her two daughters will not be sharing with their mother
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Baseball practice started this week. Machine pitch for the 8 year old, first tee-ball season for the 3 year old {he’ll be 4 in 3 weeks}. This means that life has officially gotten even more hectic for the Blakes, if that was possible! Also means snack-time, dinner-time, and weekend lunches for about 4 days out of the week will be served on the baseball stands or lounging in the grass behind the dugouts once the weather gets a bit warmer. Reusable snack totes, here we come!!! I will NOT, will NOT, HAVE NOT bought plastic baggies for our lunches and away meals in quite some time thanks to all the reusable baggie companies out there! I’ve tried my fair share and have never had a complaint! Today I want to introduce you to the sturdiest ones I’ve found so far, plus the most “educational” for my pre-schooler. No fancy designs from Graze Organic and that is totally not a bad thing! When it comes to a hectic life and three very territorial little boys, simple and “the same” is what matters most! So when I say, “Connor, grab your snack bag…” he’s learned which Graze Organic bag has “snack” on it. Of course, they still fight over the “surprise” one {little do they know that one of these days I’m going to fill it with broccoli…SURPRISE!!!} See, Graze Organic bags are educational like I mentioned. My 3 year old knows the difference between them all, the pictures helped him learn the words and I have the confidence that when I’m watching T throw the ball at 6:30pm and chasing A as he heads for the port-a-potties and C is whining for his sandwich {AKA dinner on the run} I point him towards our cooler {which yes, is reusable too} and he knows which bag to open to find his sandwich! Same goes for his {daily} pre-school lunch, all the bags are pre-labeled for us and easy to open for C so there’s no prep work for him or his teacher. And what compliments I’ve received!! Everyone is in love with reusable everything now a days but the simple “fruit” baggie from Graze Organics has gotten me the most comments while out and about {first was at a hockey game while the boys shared Goldfish from the “snack” bag and the family next to use was enthralled by Graze Organic bags!}. Oh wait…I mentioned how sturdy they are right? I’ve tried several other companies and these are the thickest, most durable ones yet! Made in the USA from 100% certified organic cotton & hand silk-screened using water-based inks BTW so no worries on the material that is storing your child’s food. I’ve been ever so impressed with our set of samples from Graze Organic and I thank them for easing my woes as baseball season crashed down on our family!! GO PS ROYALS! Organic Cloth Napkins too!! Take 15% off your orders through March 14th with the code babyelan15! Heather and Lesile have a fabulous story about how they got started, about being green and having a healthy lifestyle with their families, check it out here ! I’m sure you can all relate! And if you are ready to learn something today…here’s your educational green facts from Graze Organic in their why organic section!
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Courtesy of gDiapers If you’re eco-conscious, you’ll love gDiaper ’s reusable diapers. The brightly colored gpants are super cute
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When her marriage to Ethan Hawke broke up amidst rumors of his infidelity, actress Uma Thurman found herself thrust into the world of single motherhood.
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Courtesy of Rose Ark Jewelry designer Kathy Rose is fast becoming an expert at walking the line between Hollywood and mommyhood. Between being a stylist to the stars ( Madonna was her first famous client!), constantly keeping up with the latest trends and winning big reality competitions like last winter’s Launch My Line on Bravo, she always does her best to carve out time for those who matter most — her family.
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Steven Lawton/FilmMagic While new moms everywhere would gladly take Kendra Wilkinson ’s postpartum body, the 24-year-old reality star says that there is still room for improvement. “I can’t say I’m back yet,” she tells the Jacksonville Observer .
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In her new book, We’ve Got Issues: Children and Parents in the Age of Medication , Judith Warner, author of the New York Times bestseller Perfect Madness: Motherhood in the Age of Anxiety , explores the myth of the overmedicated child and writes that the rise of mental illness diagnoses in children is not the result of anxious parents seeking treatment for their “normal” kids. Instead, she reports, we are being led to this assumption by a misinformed media and a small group of anti-medication doctors. With compassion and thorough research, Warner portrays another world in which families and doctors are fighting to give struggling children their lives back
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Whether playing Martin Lawrence ’s brazen girlfriend Gina on Martin or Damon Wayans ‘ self-assured spouse Jay on My Wife and Kids , Tisha Campbell-Martin is known for portraying bold, headstrong women. But when it came time to consider having a second child, the actress, who confidently states, “I can handle anything,” seemed to have met her match. Her first child, Xen , 8 ½, is autistic, and the fear of raising another kid with autism gave the actress an uncharacteristic feeling: “I was nervous and scared.” But she and husband Duane Martin ’s fears were allayed when son Ezekiel Czar , whose name means “God’s strength,” arrived last September .
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A recent study has added to the evidence that educational videos aren’t helpful for babies trying to acquire new vocabulary.
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The middle months of your pregnancy, or your second trimester – which start around week 12 and continue to week 26 – are the best time to enjoy your pregnancy. Morning sickness, the bane of expectant mums begins to subside and resolve (in most cases), energy levels return and you get better sleep.
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I’ve been very luck this winter to have a wonderful sleeping bag for Noah. The temperature outside has fluctuated so much this season it’s impossible to keep his room at a regular temperature. Being able to have him wear a natural fiber sleeping “sac” meant his body temperature would be regulated regardless of his room temperature and the outdoor conditions. That gave me a huge piece of mind. Merino Kids Go Go Bag is different than the other sleeping bags on the market. Merino is the wonder fiber for young children, merino is a natural wool fiber that has evolved to become the world’s finest fiber. Unlike most synthetic fabrics, merino is able to breathe and control moisture.
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Courtesy of Saltbox From toting around toys to keeping a cell phone handy, moms need bags that can do it all. But stylish, yet sturdy options are few and far between
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Courtesy of Phil & Teds Just joined the 2 under 2 club?
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Tyler Golden Holly Robinson Peete has come a long way from her 21 Jump Street days! Slated to star in the upcoming season of the Celebrity Apprentice , the mom of four has stayed busy over the years through acting endeavors, book writing and of course, family. Married to former NFL star Rodney Peete , she’s mom to boy-girl twins Rodney Jr.
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As your due date approaches you’re bound to feel excited about the prospect of holding your baby for the first time. But you’re also likely to feel nervous about the birth itself, especially if this is your first baby. And if you already have a child whose birth was complicated, the fear that history might repeat itself is likely to prey on your mind
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